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Badang 2018

Budget

$2.2M

Runtime

105 mins

Language

Malay

Malay

Badang is a celebrated figure from Malaysian folklore, renowned for his incredible strength. This film reimagines the legend, portraying him as a superhero with extraordinary abilities. The story explores his journey and the use of his powers, drawing inspiration from the traditional tales of a legendary strongman.

Badang is a celebrated figure from Malaysian folklore, renowned for his incredible strength. This film reimagines the legend, portraying him as a superhero with extraordinary abilities. The story explores his journey and the use of his powers, drawing inspiration from the traditional tales of a legendary strongman.

Does Badang have end credit scenes?

No!

Badang does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Badang

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Echo Score

The Movie Echo Score

10

Overall, Badang delivers a largely unsatisfying viewing experience, with repeated criticism across core cinematic dimensions. Reviewers consistently highlight substandard direction, weak performances, incoherent narrative, and poor technical execution, leading to a consensus that the film fails to engage or entertain. The few isolated remarks of modest appreciation are outweighed by pervasive negative feedback, resulting in a low rewatch appeal. In sum, the film is regarded as a disappointing effort that offers little value to audiences.

The Movie Echo Score Breakdown for Badang

10
Echo Score

Art & Craft

In terms of art and craft, the film is judged to be severely deficient. Critics point to flimsy direction, shoddy cinematography, and amateurish editing, describing effects as badly done and visual quality as the worst observed. The production design receives similar censure for lacking polish. Collectively these observations indicate a very low level of technical competence.

15
Echo Score

Character & Emotion

When assessing character and emotion, reviewers note pervasive weak acting and limited depth. Performances are described as poorly executed, with specific actors singled out for criticism. One isolated comment praises a single performance, but this is outweighed by the broader consensus of unconvincing portrayals and lack of emotional resonance, resulting in a low character score.

10
Echo Score

Story & Flow

Regarding story and flow, the consensus is that the plot is incoherent and riddled with holes. Reviewers label the scripting as bad, the narrative as cringe-worthy, and the overall pacing as unengaging. The originality and logical consistency are called into question, leading to a very low assessment of the film's storytelling quality.

10
Echo Score

Sensory Experience

The sensory experience receives strong criticism across the board. Reviewers condemn the soundtrack as among the worst heard, the sound design as disrespectful to musicians, and the visual effects as poorly rendered. Cinematography is repeatedly called out as substandard, indicating a highly unsatisfying auditory and visual presentation.

5
Echo Score

Rewatch Factor

Rewatch factor is deemed negligible, with multiple reviewers advising audiences to avoid the film entirely. Comments suggest the movie is a waste of time, recommending alternative activities instead. No reviewer expresses a desire to view the film again, and the consensus reflects virtually zero replay value.

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