MARTABAT: Misi Berdarah is not trying to be a polished, award-winning epic and that is precisely what makes it such a delightful surprise. In the recent years, local comedies often struggle to hit the mark and yet, this action-packed satire crashes onto the screen with the enthusiasm of a stage extra finally getting a speaking role. Directed by Zahiril Adzim and Adrian Teh, the film is unapologetically loud, self-aware and joyfully unhinged and somehow, it works.
Set in the chaotic underworld of aspiring actors who are desperate to become something more than “just background”, the film takes the audience on a wild ride through ambition, delusion and unexpected bromances. It is the kind of story that should not work on paper but thrives on screen thanks to its bold characters, punchy humour and a clear love for the absurdities of Malaysia’s entertainment industry.
