Keluang Man [Premiere & Movie Review]

Keluang Man [Premiere & Review] | Keluang Man! Keluang Man! Keluang Man! 

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Thanks so much Astro Shaw for inviting me to the premiere. I was actually not expecting such a big crowd at the mall during the premiere - but boy! Was I in for a surprise. And yes, all are in their late 30s, 40s and early 50s. Hahaha. 

Well, that was our most favorite cartoon back then. 

SYNOPSIS

Keluang Man (2025) Trivia

• Starring: Nas-T, Remy Ishak, Rosyam Nor & Anwaar Beg Moghal
• Director: Anwari Ashraf
• Producer: Anwari Ashraf & Raja Jastina Raja Arshad 
• Production Company: Pasal Productions

• Distributed by: Astro Shaw
• Release date: May 29, 2025
• Running time: 132 minutes
• Rating: MA
• Country: Malaysia
• Language: Malay
• IMDb: NA
• Tomatometer: NA
• Metascore: NA
• Inspired by the original 1998–2005 TV1 animated series. 
• The animated series ran for seven seasons with over 140 episodes.
• Anwari Ashraf's directorial debut.
• Keluang Man has been announced as the first film in Phase One of the Keluang Man Cinematic Universe. Five more titles are set to follow — Baling, Patani, Keluang Man 2, Besut, and Kataha — with release dates yet to be revealed.

Get ready — Malaysia’s legendary hero is finally taking flight on the big screen. Keluang Man, the beloved 90s animated icon, will swoop into cinemas across Malaysia and Brunei starting 29 May 2025. And this isn’t just another superhero flick. You can expect a full-on celebration of nostalgia, identity, and a little local mischief.

At the heart of this bold, live-action reboot is Borhan, a psychiatric patient with a murky past and an unpredictable present. By night, he slips out of his asylum to prowl the streets, haunted by old wounds.

The movie starts with Borhan going through dustbin looking for items while talking to Halim Othman, telling him how much he adores Halim Othman. And he was talking to Halim via his make-believe phone. Yes - Borhan is mentally ill - bukan gila! After managed to save a lady in distress, he has to run from the psychiatic ward staff as they were going to capture him. And he is confused as he saw that everybody have a gun - including a makcik!

Dr Malini wants to help him remember who he was, by facing his problems and past. But in facing his demons, he becomes something unexpected: the masked vigilante Keluang Man. He remembers bits and pieces of his past life - he remembers he has a brother, Shamsir, but he also know that Shamsir has killed their adopted father and he wants revenge. 

In pursuant of Shamsir, he unknowingly crippling the crime underworld by defeating the crime lords, one at a time. And not far behind him is Inspector Sahab, Dr. Malini's brother, who is trying to catch both Keluang Man and Mata Batu - the head of the crime lords. 

More on Keluang Man

Directed by Anwari Ashraf (of Polis Evo and Projek: High Council fame), this project is his feature film debut and it’s a personal one. “This is our love letter to the 90s generation,” he says. “Keluang Man shaped an era. We just gave him a new suit.”

The film is powered by over 1,000 fully Malaysian creative crew contributed from pre-production to final VFX. That passion shows up on screen, especially with the star-studded cast: Nas Muammar Zar leads, joined by Dato’ Remy Ishak, Datuk Rosyam Nor, Shweta Sekhon, and many more. You’ll even spot some special cameos that’ll make OG fans smile.

Astro Shaw’s Raja Jastina Raja Arshad calls it Malaysia’s first postmodern film — an homage-filled spectacle that respects the past while reshaping it for today. “It’s not a remake. It’s a reimagination,” she says.

And if you’re wondering about the music? Oh yes, 

Keluang Man isn’t just a movie. It’s a cultural reset — one that proudly wears its local heart on its sleeve.

MY REVIEW

What I Like:  

• To be frank, I went in without any expectation. I just don't want to keep my hope high. But I was pleasantly surprised after the premiere!
• I might be biased coz I love the series back then and I am in love with this one. Can't wait for the full cinematic universe.
• Nas T is wonderful in being Borhan - MENJADI!
• I pity Shamsir.
• I hate Mata Batu!
• Dr Malini and Inspector Sahab - POWER!
• The other supporting actors - MARVELLOUS!
• The script - I am in awe! Bijaknya penulis skrip nie!
• Beautiful CGI!
• The song list is very pleasant and memorable!

What I Don't Like:

• Tak sabar tunggu the next ones!

Will I Watch It Again: Yes, I don't mind watching it again.   

Overall: 4.95/ 5.0

The pictures are taken from multiple sources on the Internet. Thank you.

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