Review of 5 Harimau Nusantara, an old action film that is now on TV

The film's main strength lies in its stunning action scenes.

Brilio.net - The film "5 Harimau Nusantara" which was first released in 1991 and directed by Pitrajaya Burnama, will return to the screen tonight on ANTV.

The story in this film centers on five powerful warriors known as the Five Tigers of the Archipelago. They are tasked with blocking the envoy of Khubilai Khan from Mongol who intends to create chaos in Singosari.

The warriors of the Singosari Kingdom tried hard to prevent the arrival of Khubilai Khan's envoys. The five powerful warriors who are members of the Five Tigers of the Archipelago are Larang Jagad (played by Baron Hermanto), Banggokantera (played by Atin Martino), Kuda Merta (played by Luthi Tambayong), Galigo (played by Jack Maland), and Rangga Sakti. They fought against the Poison Spreader, Red Robe, and Snow Toad, who were Khubilai Khan's envoys.

Thanks to their tenacity and courage, Khubilai Khan's envoys were defeated, and the rest were forced to return in defeat. This film depicts the struggle of the knights in maintaining the unity of the archipelago and fighting external threats. The Five Tigers of the Archipelago are a symbol of courage and unity in facing various challenges.

The main strength of this film lies in its stunning action scenes. The fight choreography successfully combines attractive elements of Nusantara martial arts. The main actors also successfully display their martial arts skills convincingly, giving an authentic impression to each action scene.

Although the storyline tends to be simple, "5 Harimau Nusantara " successfully presents a nuance of patriotism and pride in local culture. This film is also an interesting portrait of the trend of Indonesian action films in the early 1990s, where the influence of Hong Kong kung fu films was still very strong.

"5 Harimau Nusantara" offers exciting nostalgic entertainment for fans of classic Indonesian action films. This film is also an important witness in the history of the development of Indonesian action films, and deserves to be appreciated as part of the national film heritage.

For lovers of classic action films or those who want to dive into the nostalgia of Indonesian cinema from the 90s, "5 Harimau Nusantara" could be an interesting choice to rewatch.

(brl/lak)