Being a film student has its pros and cons. I enjoyed the movie, I love its content but I have to comment on its camera angles and lack of focus.
M-U-A-L-L-A-F
Suddenly everyone is a Yasmin Ahmad fan. It annoys me how people can speak so proudly of her when prior to this they only know her as just another director from across the causeway. But hey congratulations to Kak Yasmin for having a bigger fan database. What is to not love about this lady who promotes intercultural interactions and religious tolerance through her Film strips. Now Amin, enough ranting and more constructive comments to the movie.
Those who know me would want to sit down for coffee and have an intellectual conversation with me to the many symbols Yasmin subtly slots into her scenes.(By Appointment Only)
A friend informed me how she thinks that every Yasmin movie has the similar themes about interracial relationships and religious tolerance and frankly she is sick of it. "Its boring lah"
I agree. But every film critic has his neutral stance. So I would have to say, I agree but to a certain extend I feel that Yasmin's content is what the masses yearn for. I have to say Muallaf, albeit controversial has a soft touch to it. I am intrigued by how she nicely fits humour and employs amateur actors to portray realistic moments we have in our lives. I feel that Muallaf was more of a documentary because of how real situations can be.
I am very touched by the scenes when both sisters embrace and openly show affection of their love. We lack it in this society, showing how much we love to our siblings. (That includes me...)
And I would love to touch on the utmost appreciation the Catholic teacher had for the Quran... Personally, I do not understand why Muslim Clerics frown on the idea of a non-muslim having contact with the holy book. The Teacher handled the book with so much care. He had so much respect when he turns the pages of the book.
What was more refreshing was to see the attraction between Rohani and Brian that gradually blossoms as the story unfolds.
P.S I use to love someone Catholic too. Now Rohani, we did have something in common.
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On a lighter much warmer note, I eavesdropped in BORDERS yesterday. A Filipino lady called home and this was what she said;
" Hey I am calling just to tell you that Uncle P's brother in Australia is critically ill. So Uncle and Auntie P had to rush to Australia. ...........So what I wanted you to do is, when you pray can you include him in your prayers. Oh Thank You."
It really touches me when someone says 'Can you include him in your prayers?'. Speak volumes of a person and her faith in God. Simply inspiring. I will pray for him too.
Mimin's Gearing For:
Some Shopping In Kuala Lumpur
Mimin's Missing:
HaiQel.
Amalina Samin
Mimin's Praying For:
For the lady and her family.
Tin Tin
