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The Experts (2024 film)

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The Experts
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAndre Chiew
Nazim Shah
Written by
Story byJoel Soh
Produced byJoel Soh
Starring
CinematographyTan Teck Zee
Edited byLee Pai Seang
Music byRicky Lionardi
Production
companies
Distributed byAstro Shaw
Release date
  • 23 May 2024 (2024-05-23) (Malaysia)
Running time
121 minutes
CountryMalaysia
LanguagesMalay
English
Box officeRM11 million

The Experts is a 2024 Malaysian action crime film directed by Andre Chiew and Nazim Shah with story by Joel Soh who also produced the film and Kyle Goonting, head of production and development at Astro Shaw. Co-produced and distributed by Astro Shaw and TGV Pictures, the film stars Aaron Aziz, Syafiq Kyle, Remy Ishak, Mimi Lana and Ray Dapdap as family members.

The film began its development in 2022 after Movement Control Order was ended due to COVID-19 pandemic. It was originally planned in 2019 after completed Polis Evo 3 script but was abandoned for two years. The film later ran its photography in Kuala Lumpur especially in Sheraton Imperial as the main place. The film will released in Malaysia and Singapore on 23 May 2024 in conjunction with school holiday.

Premise

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After a decade of hard-earned peace, ex-criminal siblings are ruthlessly dragged back into their treacherous past. A notorious gangster's blackmail forces them into a heart-pounding heist, where old grudges ignite, and a shocking family tragedy resurfaces. As the shadows of their criminal history engulf them, loyalties fray, and survival hangs in the balance. Will they outsmart their ruthless enemy and protect the family, or will this desperate job tear them apart forever?

Cast

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  • Aaron Aziz as Farid, big brother and family leader. Farid is better known as Along and The Mastermind
  • Syafiq Kyle as Khairul (Keyrol). Keyrol is better known as The Heist
  • Remy Ishak as Amiruddin (Amer). Amer is better known as The Charmer
  • Mimi Lana as Emma. Emma is better known as The Getaway Driver
  • Shah Reza Mohd Shah (Ray Dapdap) as Rozland (Lan). Lan is better known as The IT Guy and Angah, second big brother
  • Maya Karin as Miranda, a mafia disguised as hotel manager for 5 Ivory
  • Tony Eusoff as Bashir Rahman
  • Wan Hanafi Su as Jaafar
  • Jay Iswazir as Glasses
  • Douglas Lim as Ah Teck
  • Hasnul Rahmat as Badhar

For special appearances, Michael Ang cast as Chef Juan, lead chef in Sheraton Imperial hotel, Yuka Kharisma who performed "Cinta Indah Buat Kanda" for this film made her cameo as Jazz SInger in the hotel, Aziz M. Osman as film director and Soffi Jikan as himself. Meynillen Thamil Selvan and Zen Ng who previously appears in Sheriff as detective duo of Naga and Hong appears in the film as gangsters (Meynillen together with Ahmad Fahmi play the same role) and Bashir's bodyguard. Muhammad Al-Fudhail Anwar was cast as additional cast (Truck Driver).

Production

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The Experts is the fourth film produced by Blackflag after the succession of Polis Evo trilogy with Astro Shaw. It will be Andre Chiew and Nazim Shah's second directional for either of them which Andre previously co-directed with Joel Soh (Polis Evo 2)[1] and Nazim (J2: J Retribusi) with Nazrul Asraff Mahzan, art director for the film. This is a second film project between Syafiq Kyle and Mimi Lana and the first in five years since Razaisyam Rashid's Pusaka (2019).[2] Other cast are Aaron Aziz who previously dropped in The Original Gangster film by Syamsul Yusof,[3][4][5] Remy Ishak who will portray as Shamsir in Keluang Man by 2025[6] and Shah Reza Mohd Shah who is a radio announcer at Era, previously become actor in Sangkar (2019).[7] Other notable cast are Maya Karin, Tony Eusoff, Wan Hanafi Su (previously appears in Polis Evo), Jay Iswazir and Hasnul Rahmat from Polis Evo 2 with comedian Douglas Lim and film director Michael Ang (Polis Evo 3).[8]

Filming

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Before filming began in 2021, Syafiq Kyle cut his hair 20 days before shooting by the period of intensive training.[9] His hair was long due to barber shop closed with the rise of COVID-10 pandemic. Aaron Aziz told Astro Awani that every cast of the film joined acting training led by Ayam Fared not to sharped their skills but for find chemistry prior filming.[10]

For Remy Ishak, tango dance was a challenge for him as he have six camera angles with 100 extras appears around him for his scene dancing with Maya Karin.[11] Maya also took training session for tango dance in six weeks.[12] Remy later thanked Maya for help him teach dancing.[11] Ray Dapdap, who portrays Lan which is a hacker told Astro Gempak that he have to trained and remember all of the coding to ensure it wasn't a cliché coding and for Andre Chiew's request's.[13] Mimi Lana meanwhile was sad for one week after she forced to cut her hair to success for the film. She told media that she have to take time to accept short hair for two photography session (including Framed, created by Kyle Goonting).[14]

The filming was run for a whole 2021 year until February 2022[7] for main photography in Kuala Lumpur such as Sheraton Imperial.[15] The filming was later extended in July 2022.[15]

Release and reception

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Release

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The film was originally scheduled to released in December 2023[16] by the name of Mamak Gang (The Experts) but was pushed to May 2024 together with Baik Punya Ah Long, thus pushed PAPA Game On to release in 2025.[17] First teaser of the film was exclusively released in January 2024 through Astro Shaw and Astro Gempak's social media.[18] The cast was revealed in video version on 15 April 2024 through YouTube.[19] The trailer was released by Astro Shaw, Astro Gempak and TGV Cinemas through social media on 30 April 2024,[20] edited by Zoul Zaaba[21] with trailer music by Weslly Lona and performed by Arieff Zaini from Rosak FM.[22] It officially confirmed the release in Malaysia on 23 May 2024 with 13 rating by LPF.[19] The film was released in Shaw Theatres and Cathay for Singapore market on same day.

Proton X50 as pictured by media featured for Raya campaign by Mirinda.

Marketing

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Astro Shaw and Etika announce their partnership through Mirinda for The Experts Selamatkan Raya, directed by Ezrie Gazali[23] and Calpis Soda for Operasi Fizz.[24][25] The collaboration was aimed to expand Astro Shaw into other ventures.[26] The marketing features main prize of Proton X50 for first place in "Riang Raya bersama Mirinda" campaign.[27]

Astro Shaw and Astro Gempak in collaboration with Calpis Soda promote an exclusive event called "Heist the Truck" campaign that offers you to win up to RM30,000.[28] The campaign were ran for 3 days in IOI City Mall, Setia City Mall and Aeon Seremban 2.[28]

Music

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"Cinta Indah Buat Kanda"
Single by Yuka Kharisma
ReleasedApril 30, 2024 (2024-04-30)
Length2:50
LabelRocketfuel Entertainment
Songwriter(s)Muzaffar Shah (Muzza)
Producer(s)Sharon Paul

The film was supported by 3 original soundtracks with the courtesy of Rocektfuel Entertainment. The first song title "Cinta Indah Buat Kanda" performed by Yuka Kharisma with Muzaffar Shah written the song[29]

There were also two songs added to the film titled "Melayar" performed, written and produced by Pitahati who previously composed Nova film by Nik Amir Mustapha and "Pakar!" performed and lyrics by Arieff Zaini (AYZE!) and Donrealla with music by Weslly Lona[22] and produced by Zoul Zaaba,[21] inspired from the Arcane series by Riot Games. The song was used in trailer with the help of Zoul's sound effects editing.[30]

References

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  1. ^ Alhamzah, Tahir (2018-11-15). "#Showbiz: No offensive elements on religion in 'Polis Evo 2' — executive producer | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  2. ^ ""One step closer!" - Syafiq Kyle, Mimi Lana selamat bertunang". www.astroawani.com. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  3. ^ "Actor Aaron Aziz says director Syamsul Yusof made him take injections to lose weight for movie". The Straits Times. 2023-03-26. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  4. ^ "Aaron Aziz says Syamsul Yusof made him take injections to lose weight for movie". The Star. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  5. ^ "Aaron Aziz puts movie controversy to rest, going home to Singapore for Raya". The Star. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  6. ^ Talita, Zaara (2023-11-28). "Nas-T bawa watak utama Keluang Man". Harian Metro. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  7. ^ a b Fuhh mantap la Ray Dapdap aka Roslan!! Tamat dah penggambaran filem The Expert. Korang nantikan ya di pawagam nanti! #sharERA #101ERA | By ERA (Malaysia)Facebook. Retrieved 2024-05-11 – via www.facebook.com.
  8. ^ "The Expert: The Highly Anticipated Heist Action Movie Of 2024 Unveils Its Star-Studded Ensemble Cast - Refleks". 2024-05-02. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  9. ^ Mohamad, Zaidi (2020-12-02). "Potong rambut 'botak' demi filem aksi". Berita Harian. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  10. ^ "Aaron Aziz pegang watak 'mastermind' dalam The Experts". www.astroawani.com. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  11. ^ a b "Remy 'kemurungan' terpaksa menari tango". Berita Harian. 2024-04-08. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  12. ^ "Maya Karin takes tango lessons for 'The Experts'". Malay Mail. 2024-05-22. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  13. ^ "TheExperts: Ray Dapdap Kongsi Cabaran Berlakon Sebagai Pakar Godam - "Saya Kena Buat Latihan Dalam Masa…"". gempak.com. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  14. ^ "Seminggu Mimi Lana Menangis Sebab Potong Rambut Pendek - "Saya Rasa Tak Boleh Terima…"". gempak.com. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  15. ^ a b @FilemKita (2023-01-18). "Dalam pasca-produksi: Filem kisah rompakan, #TheExperts lakonan Remy Ishak, Maya Karin, Tony Eusoff, Aaron Aziz, Syafiq Kyle & lain-lain. Penggambaran sekitar Julai 2022. Disasarkan untuk tayang Disember 2023" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  16. ^ @FilemKita (2023-01-03). "#Filem2023: The Experts, terbitan Astro Shaw & Blackflag. Maklumat lain belum ada, tapi Film In Malaysia Office (di bawah Finas) menyenaraikan filem ini dengan tajuk "Mamak Geng (The Experts)" Disasarkan untuk tayang Dis 2023" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  17. ^ Firdaus, Muhammad. "Syerif, Projek: Kahar & The Experts Antara Filem Menarik Dari Astro Shaw Untuk Tahun 2024!". gempak.com. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  18. ^ "EKSLUSIF! Astro Shaw Dedah Gambar Pertama Filem The Experts". gempak.com. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  19. ^ a b THE EXPERTS - FIRST TEASER | DI PAWAGAM 23 MEI 2024. Retrieved 2024-05-11 – via www.youtube.com.
  20. ^ The Experts - Official Trailer. Retrieved 2024-05-11 – via www.youtube.com.
  21. ^ a b Mohd Zulfazli Zaaba [@zoulzaaba] (2024-05-01). "My timeline for The Experts trailer Scoring by : @tutut_jui Rap part : @its.ayze". Retrieved 2024-05-12 – via Instagram.
  22. ^ a b Weslly Lona [@tutut_jui] (2024-05-06). "Guys, jangan lupa tonton Filem The Experts terbitan @astroshaw di pawagam 23 Mei 2024 ini. Trailer Music Scoring by @tutut_jui. Video & SFX also by @zoulzaaba #fyp #astroshaw #astro #astromalaysia #theexperts #theexpertsmovie #bepartoftheexperts #saturompakanterbesar #tgvcinemas". Retrieved 2024-05-12 – via Instagram.
  23. ^ "Mirinda dan Astro Shaw lancar filem raya, tawar hadiah menarik". www.astroawani.com. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  24. ^ Reporters, F. M. T. (2024-05-03). "Calpis Soda and 'The Experts' unveil new cinematic fusion". Free Malaysia Today. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  25. ^ "Tampil Dengan Iklan Ekslusif Menerusi 'Operasi Fizz', Peminat Juga Berpeluang Jumpa Pelakon Filem The Experts di Sesi Jelajah". gempak.com. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  26. ^ "Platform Untuk Merentasi Industri Lain, Kerjasama Filem The Experts Dengan Calpis Soda Jadi Tanda Aras". gempak.com. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  27. ^ Reporters, F. M. T. (2024-04-07). "Mirinda's latest Raya campaign is a glitzy affair". Free Malaysia Today. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  28. ^ a b "The Experts - Satu Rompakan Berkeluarga Terbesar!". gempak.com. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  29. ^ Muzaffar Shah [@muzza_himself] (2024-05-17). "Salam semua. Pertama sekali Muzza ingin ucapkan Terima kasih kepada Joel, Andre, Nana Azmi, Nazim Shah, Rocketfuel Entertainment diatas peluang ini. Lagu yang Muzza cipta untuk soundtrack movie The Experts ini dinyanyikan oleh amazing singer with amazing voice @yukakharisma" (in Malay). Retrieved 2024-06-08 – via Instagram.
  30. ^ Astro Shaw [@astroshaw] (2024-06-04). "Haaa! Haritu ramai yang tertanya-tanya kan apa tajuk lagu yang FILEM NO.1 PILIHAN RAMAI ni guna kan? Jom strim PAKAR by @its.ayze dan @donrealla di semua platform sekarang!". Retrieved 2024-06-08 – via Instagram.
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