The Experts (2024 film)

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The Experts
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAndre Chiew
Nazim Shah
Written by
Story by
  • Joel Soh
  • Kyle Goonting
Based onMamak Gang
Produced byJoel Soh
Starring
CinematographyTan Teck Zee
Edited byLee Pai Seang
Music byRicky Lionardi
Production
companies
Distributed byAstro Shaw
Release date
  • 23 May 2024 (2024-05-23) (Malaysia)
Running time
121 minutes
CountryMalaysia
LanguagesMalay
English

The Experts is a 2024 Malaysian action crime film directed by Andre Chiew and Nazim Shah with story by Joel Soh who also produced the film and Kyle Goonting, head of production and development at Astro Shaw. Co-produced and distributed by Astro Shaw and TGV Pictures, the film stars Aaron Aziz, Syafiq Kyle, Remy Ishak, Mimi Lana and Ray Dapdap as family members.

The film began its development in 2022 after Movement Control Order was ended due to COVID-19 pandemic. It was originally planned in 2020 but was abandoned for two years. The film later ran its photography in Kuala Lumpur especially in Sheraton Imperial as the main place. The film will released in Malaysia and Singapore on 23 May 2024 in conjunction with school holiday.

Premise[edit]

After a decade of hard-earned peace, ex-criminal siblings are ruthlessly dragged back into their treacherous past. A notorious gangster's blackmail forces them into a heart-pounding heist, where old grudges ignite, and a shocking family tragedy resurfaces. As the shadows of their criminal history engulf them, loyalties fray, and survival hangs in the balance. Will they outsmart their ruthless enemy and protect the family, or will this desperate job tear them apart forever?

Cast[edit]

  • Aaron Aziz as Farid, big brother and family leader. Farid is better known as Along and The Mastermind
  • Syafiq Kyle as Khairul (Keyrol). Keyrol is better known The Heist
  • Remy Ishak as Amiruddin (Amer). Amer is better known as The Charmer
  • Mimi Lana as Emma. Emma is better known as The Getaway Driver
  • Shah Reza Mohd Shah (Ray Dapdap) as Rozland (Lan). Lan is better known as The IT Guy and Angah, second big brother
  • Maya Karin as Miranda, Amer's dance partner in hotel
  • Tony Eusoff as Bashir
  • Wan Hanafi Su as Jaafar
  • Jay Iswazir as Glasses
  • Douglas Lim as Ah Teck
  • Hasnul Rahmat as Badhar
  • Michael Ang as Chef Juan

Production[edit]

The Experts is the fourth film produced by Blackflag after the succession of Polis Evo trilogy with Astro Shaw. It will be Andre Chiew and Nazim Shah's second directional for either of them which Andre previously co-directed with Joel Soh (Polis Evo 2) and Nazim (J2: J Retribusi) with Nazrul Asraff Mahzan, art director for the film. This is a second film project between Syafiq Kyle and Mimi Lana and the first in five years since Razaisyam Rashid's Pusaka (2019).[1] Other cast are Aaron Aziz who previously dropped in The Original Gangster film by Syamsul Yusof,[2][3][4] Remy Ishak who will portray as Shamsir in Keluang Man by 2025[5] and Shah Reza Mohd Shah who is a radio announcer at Era and previously become actor in Sangkar (2019).[6] Other notable cast are Maya Karin, Tony Eusoff, Wan Hanafi Su (previously appears in Polis Evo), Jay Iswazir and Hasnul Rahmat from Polis Evo 2 with comedian Douglas Lim (Polis Evo 3).[7]

Filming[edit]

Before filming began in 2021, Syafiq Kyle cut his hair 20 days before shooting by the period of intensive training.[8] His hair was long due to barber shop closed with the rise of COVID-10 pandemic. Aaron Aziz told Astro Awani that every cast of the film joined acting training led by Ayam Fared not to sharped their skills but for find chemistry prior filming.[9]

For Remy Ishak, tango dance was a challenge for him as he have six camera angles with 100 extras appears around him for his scene dancing with Maya Karin.[10] Remy later thanked Maya for help him teach dancing.[10]

The filming was run for a whole 2021 year until February 2022[6] for main photography in Kuala Lumpur such as Sheraton Imperial.[11] The filming was later extended in July 2022.[11]

Release and reception[edit]

Release[edit]

The film was originally scheduled to released in December 2023[12] by the name of Mamak Gang (The Experts) but was pushed to May 2024 together with Baik Punya Ah Long, thus pushed PAPA Game On to release in 2025. First teaser of the film was exclusively released in January 2024 through Astro Shaw and Astro Gempak's social media.[13] The cast was revealed in video version on 15 April 2024 through YouTube.[14] The trailer was released by Astro Shaw, Astro Gempak and TGV Cinemas through social media on 30 April 2024,[15] edited by Zoul Zaaba[16] with trailer music by Weslly Lona and performed by Arieff Zani from Rosak FM.[17] It officially confirmed the release in Malaysia on 23 May 2024 with 13 rating by LPF.[14]

Marketing[edit]

Astro Shaw and Etika announce their partnership through Mirinda for The Experts Selamatkan Raya, directed by Ezrie Gazali[18] and Calpis Soda for Operasi Fizz.[19][20] The collaboration was aimed to expand Astro Shaw into other ventures.[21]

References[edit]

  1. ^ ""One step closer!" - Syafiq Kyle, Mimi Lana selamat bertunang". www.astroawani.com. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  2. ^ "Actor Aaron Aziz says director Syamsul Yusof made him take injections to lose weight for movie". The Straits Times. 2023-03-26. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  3. ^ "Aaron Aziz says Syamsul Yusof made him take injections to lose weight for movie". The Star. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  4. ^ "Aaron Aziz puts movie controversy to rest, going home to Singapore for Raya". The Star. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  5. ^ Talita, Zaara (2023-11-28). "Nas-T bawa watak utama Keluang Man". Harian Metro. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  6. ^ a b Fuhh mantap la Ray Dapdap aka Roslan!! Tamat dah penggambaran filem The Expert. Korang nantikan ya di pawagam nanti! #sharERA #101ERA | By ERA (Malaysia)Facebook. Retrieved 2024-05-11 – via www.facebook.com.
  7. ^ "The Expert: The Highly Anticipated Heist Action Movie Of 2024 Unveils Its Star-Studded Ensemble Cast - Refleks". 2024-05-02. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  8. ^ Mohamad, Zaidi (2020-12-02). "Potong rambut 'botak' demi filem aksi". Berita Harian. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  9. ^ "Aaron Aziz pegang watak 'mastermind' dalam The Experts". www.astroawani.com. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  10. ^ a b "Remy 'kemurungan' terpaksa menari tango". Berita Harian. 2024-04-08. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  11. ^ a b @FilemKita (January 18, 2023). "Dalam pasca-produksi: Filem kisah rompakan, #TheExperts lakonan Remy Ishak, Maya Karin, Tony Eusoff, Aaron Aziz, Syafiq Kyle & lain-lain. Penggambaran sekitar Julai 2022. Disasarkan untuk tayang Disember 2023" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  12. ^ @FilemKita (January 3, 2023). "#Filem2023: The Experts, terbitan Astro Shaw & Blackflag. Maklumat lain belum ada, tapi Film In Malaysia Office (di bawah Finas) menyenaraikan filem ini dengan tajuk "Mamak Geng (The Experts)" Disasarkan untuk tayang Dis 2023" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  13. ^ "EKSLUSIF! Astro Shaw Dedah Gambar Pertama Filem The Experts". gempak.com. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  14. ^ a b THE EXPERTS - FIRST TEASER | DI PAWAGAM 23 MEI 2024. Retrieved 2024-05-11 – via www.youtube.com.
  15. ^ The Experts - Official Trailer. Retrieved 2024-05-11 – via www.youtube.com.
  16. ^ Mohd Zulfazli Zaaba [@zoulzaaba] (2024-05-01). "My timeline for The Experts trailer Scoring by : @tutut_jui Rap part : @its.ayze". Retrieved 2024-05-12 – via Instagram.
  17. ^ Weslly Lona [@tutut_jui] (2024-05-06). "Guys, jangan lupa tonton Filem The Experts terbitan @astroshaw di pawagam 23 Mei 2024 ini. Trailer Music Scoring by @tutut_jui. Video & SFX also by @zoulzaaba #fyp #astroshaw #astro #astromalaysia #theexperts #theexpertsmovie #bepartoftheexperts #saturompakanterbesar #tgvcinemas". Retrieved 2024-05-12 – via Instagram.
  18. ^ "Mirinda dan Astro Shaw lancar filem raya, tawar hadiah menarik". www.astroawani.com. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  19. ^ Reporters, F. M. T. (2024-05-03). "Calpis Soda and 'The Experts' unveil new cinematic fusion". Free Malaysia Today. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  20. ^ "Tampil Dengan Iklan Ekslusif Menerusi 'Operasi Fizz', Peminat Juga Berpeluang Jumpa Pelakon Filem The Experts di Sesi Jelajah". gempak.com. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  21. ^ "Platform Untuk Merentasi Industri Lain, Kerjasama Filem The Experts Dengan Calpis Soda Jadi Tanda Aras". gempak.com. Retrieved 2024-05-11.

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