The Assistant is a 2022 thriller movie directed by Adrian Teh and starring Iedil Putra.

An action-revenge thriller.

Synopsis

Zafik is unjustly imprisoned and, when he gets out, he takes his revenge with the help of a mysterious character.

Review

The Assistant is an action thriller that revolves around a mafioso theme. It is not bad at all, however it is the sort of film that reminds us of the 90’s movies we would rent at the video store, just to be entertained for a while and then would forget all about it.

It is violent and be warned, there are scenes in it that might hurt some people+s feelings, despite it being adapted to the international market. It does have its idiosyncrasies. It is not Hollywood filmmaking, nor does it have over-the-top action scenes, but the entire script is headed so that these scenes and sequences stand out.

The duration of the movie is significantly longer than average, but it manages to do well within its limitations, when if compared to a Hollywood production, we do miss some sound and visual effects that would exalt the viewing experience for those who like action movies.

It does, though, have a rhythmic narrative structure, and has managed to create an atmosphere in accordance to the theme. The protagonist’s wander through the “gutters” is well conveyed, even with the modest aesthetics and originality. It does stay true to the genre.

At the end of the day it does not manage to rid itself of the stigma of mass-consumption movie making, nor does it find a style that would make it stand out.

Our Opinion

More of the entertainment provided to us by the Netflix stew of movies, which, without being the worst we have seen, it still has a weakly narrated premise, all the while giving us a lot of what suspiciously seems to be a product that sells due to its “novelty” element.

Release Date

August 19, 2022.

Where to Watch The Assistant

On Netflix.

Official Movie Trailer

The Director

Adrian Teh
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Adrian Teh

Cast

Iedil Putra / Zafik

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Hairul Azreen / Feroz

Chew Kin-Wah / Kuan

Henley Hii / Dato Sam Lee

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Farali Khan

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The Assistant (2022)

The Assistant

Movie title: The Assistant

Movie description: Zafik is unjustly imprisoned and, when he gets out, he seeks revenge with the help of a mysterious character.

Date published: August 19, 2022

Country: Malaysia

Duration: 124 mins

Author: Martin Cid

Director(s): Adrian Teh

Actor(s): Iedil Putra, Hairul Azreen, Chew Kin-Wah, Henley Hii, Farali Khan

Genre: Thriller, Action

Our Opinion

More of the entertainment provided to us by the Netflix stew of movies, which, without being the worst we have seen, it still has a weakly narrated premise, all the while giving us a lot of what suspiciously seems to be a product that sells due to its “novelty” element.

Overall

4.5/10
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