Glimmerubro
It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.
Brenda
The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
Deanna
There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.
stevenanderson624
"You really love to look for trouble, don't you man". These words, spoken by our hero's doomed best friend Bobby, are at the heart of this haunting psychological urban western. Not since the days of John Ford's collaborations with John Wayne has there been such a persuasive portrait of the mental anguish suffered by the men who exist outside of societies remit, forever condemned to stalk the badlands.Men like Alex Tarambuan, or Rambu to his friends. As essayed with skill and clarity by Peter O'Brian, he is a man unable to hold down any job, such is the rage and bitterness inside, which he regularly takes out on the pitiless criminal element, personified in a brilliant opening scene by his nemesis, "Charlie the Hit-man". Totally reliant on his long suffering girlfriend Jenny (a touching, sensitive performance from Yenni Farida), he is absolutely one of the outcasts. This world, located on the outskirts of downtown Jakarta (viewed briefly in one stunning cityscape), has no need for men of honour, dignity and simplicity like Rambu.After the horrendous rape and subsequent murder of Jenny (an sadistically elongated sequence, staged with great skill and precision by director Jopi Burnama in one of many bravura set pieces), Tarambuan turns his grief into unholy anger, and decides to do the impossible – take on single handed outrageously evil crime lord John White (a sinister, glowering Craig Gavin).What follows is nothing short of an existentialist journey into Rambu's psyche, with O'Brian's unflinching performance as a man driven by emotions he barely comprehends himself coming to the fore. At this point, some extremely fine performances emerge from the intense din – the legendary Dana Christina is magnificent as Clara, hard bitten moll to White; Harry Capri, pilling on the sexual ambiguity as Steven, personal assistant to the shady Mr Andre (Kaharudin Syah, on typically fine form, this time blitzing his goody goody "Stabilizer" image).But the stand out is undoubtedly Adang Mansyur, as Rambu's mirror image nemesis Charlie. He's detestable certainly but also rather pathetic (witness him bitch slapped by his superior in one shocking scene), but played with great empathy by Mansyur. He is symbolic of the hierarchal structure of the crime network portrayed. When his grimy villainy is replaced by Craig Gavin's more measured approach as White, the film looses a certain spark. Having said that, Gavin has some choice moments - a scene of wanton intimidation and attempted rape on the daughter of local big cheese Hendrick (curiously never seen) resonates with mania and menace.And despite the emphasis on character through action and a decidedly anarchic, intentionally messy feel, some of the action set pieces are up there with the best. Indeed, a second act rescue competes with the village raid in Coppola's inferior "Apocalypse Now", if you replace helicopters with adapted milk floats, and underlines Burnama and screenwriter Deddy Armand's feel for combining heart stopping action with a sense of the surreal.Burning with intensity and genuine fire, "The Intruder" has enough ideas to fill several movies. Full of twists and turns, unexpected ambiguity (witness the extraordinary homosexual overtones in a scene between O'Brian and Capri, two master's at work ala De Niro & Pacino in Michael Mann's "Heat") and award worthy acting, this is an experience you won't want to miss.
HaemovoreRex
The Stabilizer himself, Peter O'Brian (sans the tight perm this time around) pops up here in another pretty wacky Indonesian action epic.This time around our man is Rambu and yes, you've guessed it, his character isn't exactly a million miles away in resemblance to a certain Hollywood movie icon….Cue plenty of hilariously sped up, ferocious fight scenes, a rather bizarre motorbike vs Autorickshaw battle(!), an explosion packed finale and atrocious acting, dubbing and voice over work throughout and you end up with this minor bad movie classic.Certainly it starts off excellently (the opening scene is a classic!) and ends on a high (not to mention explosive!) note but to be honest, the main bulk of the film is a less than engaging affair despite the glowing reviews many other ostensibly easily excitable folk on here are bestowing upon it.For fellow connoisseurs of cinematic craptaculars, it's certainly worth a look but it has to be said, is nowhere near as much fun as the utterly demented spectacle that marks as Arizal's ultimate masterpiece, namely the hilarious Final Score.
kaluninja
This sets the standard for all other B-Movies and contains everything: great action, amazingly funny dubbing, dubious script continuity, characters who influence the plot but don't actually appear in the film, an outstanding soundtrack and super evil villains. Rather than attempt to sum up this Herculean effort by the likes of Peter O'Brian and Craig Gavin, I've listed the main 10 things that this film has taught me:1) The best way to pressure people is to kidnap their young and beautiful daughter. 2) Random Australian soap stars may appear during battle scenes. 3) You shouldn't store the only things you own in a basket, they will be destroyed. 4) Lead pipes are often supplied at dinner evenings should you wish to destroy the tables. 5) If you're the hero, it's fine to allow the villain to shoot at you from point blank range before whistling for assistance as it's likely the gun will be unloaded. 6) Don't be alarmed, the sound of footsteps may continue even after you sit down. 7) "Why?" is a perfectly reasonable response to questions regarding your constant involvement in other people's problems. 8) In the space of 24hrs following the brutal murder of your wife, it is fine to start pulling other woman and also 24 hours is about the time it takes between meeting someone and declaring that they're "like a father" to you. 9) If your name is Bobby and you have a very minor role as the Hero's friend, there's a very good chance you'll die. 10) Always inform people that they've cut you when they attack you with a knife, this may not be clear to them. Watch this! You won't be disappointed!!
thomashulstrom
Of all the films I have ever seen, this film is the one i treasure the most. Full of action and drama, violence and sex, shootings, fistfights, three wheeled scooters and mopeds, bad guys, bad actors... It even has a stuntman getting killed eight times (the dude with the white hat - he gets run over by a car, shot, blown up - you name it). Starring Peter O'Brian as Rambu, and directed by the famous Punjabi brothers (Punjabi, Punjabi and Punjabi), our story opens up with a couple of goons (Charlie and Harry) driving recklessly down a pebble road. You hear the scream of tyres and a sound reminiscent of 200 pounds of dead meat hitting something solid... an old farmer woman picks up her stuff and Charlie yells "Watch where you're going bitch!" "I WAAAAAS" she replies. "Naah... women are all the same... think you can getaway with bullshitting me!" and at this point our hero emerges, a Sylvester Stallone lookalike with big ears. I must say he does actually look a lot like Sylvester Stallone... could it be his cousin ? I don't know, Bu he sure knows how to throw a tennis ball. He manages to kick the two moronic bad guys asses with this ball - it returns to Rambus hand every time he throws it like a sticky booger to your finger.When the goons tries to escape in their car, Rambu foils their plan by hitting Charlie in the forehead with this ball, resulting in the car going down the ditch and bursting into fire. AND THIS IS JUST THE OPENING SCENE! I cannot do this film justice, YOU HAVE TO SEE IT! I have seen it more than 30 times and i still love it. I still discover new errors and details that i somehow missed earlier. From Rambus big ears to Charlies overgrown mustache, mopeds going so slow the riders can hardly keep the balance (filmed in slow motion so Rambu can do some acrobatic kicks and punches), nude scenes with below average oriental females (except one), to awful effects and terrible dubbing... Somehow it all makes sense when you see it. See this film - you wont regret it!
