Review Of Buya Hamka And Siti Raham Vol. 2, More Humanist, Romantic, And Rich In Sweet Words

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JAKARTA - The production house Falcon Pictures has re-released their latest film, Buya Hamka and Siti Raham Vol. 2 which is a continuation of Buya Hamka's first film. It is planned that this film will start showing in theaters on December 21.

Broadly speaking, the film Buya Hamka and Siti Raham Vol. These 2 tell how Siti Raham gave strength to Buya Hamka's struggle in the midst of various trials. Starting from when Hamka left Raham to participate in fighting for Indonesia's independence, to the moments when Hamka was imprisoned by Soekarno.

Director Fajar Bustomi again collaborated with Vino G Bastian as Buya Hamka and Laudya Cintya Bella as Siti Raham. This film was deliberately made to provide another side of Buya Hamka's own life.

At the beginning of the film which showed the figure of Buya Hamka in a young age that was eager to liberate Indonesia was clearly illustrated. This can be seen from the acting of Vino G Bastian who showed an encouraging spirit so that the audience could understand Buya Hamka's spirit at that moment.

In addition, Laudya Cintya Bella's acting as Siti Raham who was abandoned by her husband struggling in the midst of the onslaught of the Dutch army also showed clear concern on her facial expression so that the audience could feel the feelings that were in Siti Raham's heart.

The loyalty of the figure of Siti Raham is also well described by Laudya Cintya Bella. How patience Siti Raham gave Buya Hamka when her husband was busy struggling and her support for Buya Hamka to continue listening to her own words became a new lesson for the audience.

Director Fajar Bustomi seems to be working hard to choose and sort out historical moments of Buya Hamka's figure, which is certainly very many and long in a film but still with a sequential story and nothing has been missed. Even though you have worked hard, the overlap is felt in the story because various national figures appear with scenes. For viewers who have minimal historical literacy, some scenes will be questioned for their function.

Fortunately, despite the changing period of time, the audience was able to keep up with the story comfortably thanks to the protest make-up used by Vino G Bastian and Laudya Cintya Bella to show the changing age of Buya Hamka and Siti Raham. The use of protest make-up further supports the beauty of this film.

Changes in the atmosphere in the film were also built very well, from the moment of happiness when Buya Hamka returned home after a long journey around the village to struggle, the moment of tension when Buya Hamka was arrested by the police for allegedly wanting to overthrow Soekarno, until the moment of sadness when Siti Raham breathed her last was well described.

Buya Hamka's tenure did not dominate in this second sequel. The deepening of the story of the people who formed the Buya Hamka character shows their humane side. Wounds, pain, anger, and other bad emotions are displayed, precisely with emotions the audience can see Buya Hamka's character who is patient and full of love.

Love is a common thread that connects the first and second films. Buya is consistent as a character who does not rush to make decisions, even when the crisis hits. Of course, there is Siti Raham who makes him confident and calm to make decisions.

Alim Sudio and Cassandra Massardi have succeeded in making this film not feel ancient even though it tells old stories. The sweet words displayed like pearls in several scenes are still relevant today so that the film feels less boring even though the storyline is still slow like the film of its predecessor.

Overdose of music both scoring and ost is also felt again. Almost all scenes received music directions to lead the audience's emotions. Unfortunately, in some scenes it actually made important conversations not heard clearly because of Putri Ariani's voice.