Satria Dewa: Gatotkaca

2022 [INDONESIAN]

Action / Adventure / Drama / Fantasy / Sci-Fi

12
IMDb Rating 5.4/10 10 963 963

hero superhero villain supervillain masked hero java

Plot summary

A young man discovers he is the descendant of a powerful warrior and must unlock his hidden abilities to fight an ancient enemy who seeks to alter history and destroy the world.

Director

Hanung Bramantyo Photo
Hanung Bramantyo

Top cast

Cecep Arif Rahman Photo
Cecep Arif Rahman as Pandega
Ismi Melinda Photo
Ismi Melinda as Preman Cantik
Yayan Ruhian Photo
Yayan Ruhian as Beceng
Ali Fikry Photo
Ali Fikry as Gege
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1.16 GB
1280*536
Indonesian 2.0
NR
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24 fps
2 hr 9 min
Seeds 5
2.39 GB
1920*804
Indonesian 5.1
NR
Subtitles id   us   kr   ms  
24 fps
2 hr 9 min
Seeds 4

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by damrsetiawan 5 / 10

commendable effort movie.

GATOT KACA does an admirable job of introducing the origins of an Indonesian superhero, providing a detailed exploration of who he is and tracing his journey from an ordinary individual to a celebrated hero. The film manages to present this origin story with clarity, allowing audiences to gradually understand the character and his evolution.The film begins with a strong foundation, methodically digging into the backstory and slowly revealing the details to the viewers. This deliberate pacing builds intrigue around the mysteries within the film, keeping the audience engaged as they uncover more about the plot and the characters. As the film progresses, it continues to unfold new information, effectively expanding the narrative and introducing additional characters that contribute to the overall story.In terms of improvement, GATOT KACA appears to address and refine several aspects that were seen as shortcomings in other Indonesian superhero films, such as GUNDALA. It seems to build on the lessons learned from its predecessors and presents a more polished and engaging superhero experience.Visually, the film is a standout. For an Indonesian production, it is quite impressive to see a superhero in flight with all the accompanying spectacular and magical effects. While it may not yet rival the visual grandeur of Marvel superhero films, the film still manages to deliver a visually captivating experience. The special effects and cinematography contribute significantly to the film's appeal, showcasing a superhero genre that is both exciting and unique within the context of Indonesian cinema.Overall, GATOT KACA is a commendable effort in the Indonesian superhero genre. It combines a compelling origin story with impressive visuals and a thoughtful approach to character development, making it a film that deserves recognition and appreciation.
Reviewed by paul_haakonsen 5 / 10

Entertaining and enjoyable enough...

When I sat down to watch the 2022 Indonesian action movie "Satria Dewa: Gatotkaca", here late in 2022, it was without ever having heard about the movie. But given my fascinatio and love of the Asian cinema, of course I needed no persuasion to sit down and give this movie a chance.And I will say that "Satria Dewa: Gatotkaca" was actually entertaining enough, and writers Rahabi Mandra, Hanung Bramantyo and Tesadesrada Ryza did put together a good enough script and storyline here. However, I don't feel that the movie was really outstanding as per se, and there are far better Indonesian action movies out there. But it was entertaining enough, though I personally don't understand why they opted to turn the movie into a strange hybrid mix of superhero movie and "Mortal Kombat" towards the end, it was a rather strange change of direction for the overall feel of the movie.I was, for the majority of the actors and actresses on the cast list, not familiar with the talents that starred in "Satria Dewa: Gatotkaca". In fact, the only familiar face to me here was Yayan Ruhian (playing Beceng), and he is always a nice addition to any movie.Something that worked well in favor of director Hanung Bramantyo's movie was the action sequences and the special effects. There was quite a lot of action in the movie, and it was nicely choreographed and executed on the screen, which added a lot of enjoyment to the movie. And the special effects were quite surprisingly good for an Indonesian movie.While "Satria Dewa: Gatotkaca" was entertaining enough, it is hardly a movie that I will ever return to watch a second time though.My rating of "Satria Dewa: Gatotkaca" lands on a five out of ten stars.
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