Mat Moto: Kami Mat Moto Bukan Mat Rempit

Mat Moto
Directed by Pekin Ibrahim
Syafiq Yusof
Produced by Dato Yusof Haslam
Syafiq Yusof
Written by Pekin Ibrahim
Starring Pekin Ibrahim
Datuk Rosyam Nor
Zul Huzaimy
Faizal Hussein
Syamsul Yusof
Shaheizy Sam
Cat Farish
Kamarool Hj. Yusof
Falisha Crossley
Hakim Nawawi
Production
company
G&Kin Productions Sdn Bhd[1]
Distributed by Skop Production Sdn Bhd
Viper Studios
FIMTAB Sdn Bhd
Release date
 January 14, 2016
Running time
 110 minutes
Country Malaysia
Language Bahasa Malaysia
Budget RM 1 milion[2]
Box office RM 4.39 milion

Mat Moto: Kami Mat Moto, Bukan Mat Rempit (or simply Mat Moto) is an 2016 Malaysian action adventure film directed by Pekin Ibrahim. In his directorial debut, he co-directed the film with Syafiq Yusof and wrote the screenplay on his own. It features ensemble cast such as Pekin himself, Rosyam Nor, Zul Huzaimy, Faizal Hussein, Cat Farish, Syamsul Yusof, Shaheizy Sam, Kamarool Hj. Yusof, Falisha Crossley and Hakim Nawawi.[1][3][4][5]

The film was based on a true story, it follows AL (Pekin Ibrahim), the owner of a film editing company traveling to four states in Malaysia to fulfilling his promise to his late friend to collect four special helmet. The film was threatrically released on January 14, 2016 and receive box office gross and positive reviews. The film won three out of eight nominations in the 28th Malaysia Film Festival.[6]

Plot

AL (Pekin Ibrahim), an owner of a film editing company traveling to four states in Peninsular Malaysia to fulfilling his promise to his best friend to collect four special helmets that are highly valued and loved by motorcycle enthusiasts in the country accompanied by Sikha (Falisha Crossley), a practical student at AL’s office. AL gave her a camera recorder to record their long journey.

On the road, Sikha asked AL's reason for driving a long way to get the helmet and didn’t find it at Kuala Lumpur alone. He explains that he did all this because of friendship but he did not tell who his companion was. Upon arrival at Kuala Terengganu, AL meets Farouk (Kamarool Hj Yusof) and buys a helmet estimated RM 200 thousand. They then proceed to Kota Bharu. AL’s motorcycle was damaged as soon as they arrived. He met with Pit (Faizal Hussein) and bought another helmet. After buying two helmets, AL gave a 'day off' before they went on a trip. Sikha still urged AL told her why her friend did not follow them together.

AL drives the car to Georgetown, Penang and met Mus (Syamsul Yusof). Sikha was interrupted by a set of motto mat before being saved by Mus and AL. AL then bought another helmet from Mus, bringing the number of helmet collection bought to three. AL’s action saved Sikha caused her to feel himself loved by him. After AL explained that he saw Sikha no more than a PA, Sikha was disappointed. AL went on a trip to Malacca to get the final helmet. They met Acai (Shaheizy Sam).

Cast

  • Pekin Ibrahim as Al
  • Shaheizy Sam as Acai
  • Syamsul Yusof as Mus
  • Rosyam Nor as Shahrul
  • Falisha Crossley as Sikha
  • Faizal Hussien as Pi
  • Cat Farish as Macha
  • Kamarool Hj. Yusof as Farouk
  • Zul Huzaimy as Spark
  • Hakim Nawawi as Bangcik
  • Nazri Nawawi as Osman

Production

Mat Moto was based on a true story.[7] It was directed and written by Pekin Ibrahim in his directorial debut. Syafiq Yusof served as a co-director.[8] TV host turned actress Falisha Crossley was chosen to play Sikha. For the role, she cut-off her hair shortened.[9]

Principal photography on the film took 23 days to complete between May and June 2015 in several states of Malaysia including Kedah, Terengganu and Kelantan. The film was specially dedicated to Pekin’s late friend, Azwan Annuar who died on April 18, 2015 due to congenital heart disease.[10]

Release and reception

Mat Moto’s official trailer was released on November 21, 2015, prior to its official theatrical release on January 14, 2016. The film was able to collect RM1 million on the first day of its premiere.[11] Later, the film grossed RM3 million after four days.[12] After 21 days, the movie’s box office gross increased to RM 4.39 million.[13]

References

  1. 1 2 "5 Fakta filem Mat Moto yang anda perlu tahu". Kakimuvee.com. 27 July 2015. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  2. ↑ Syed Mahdi, Syed Musaddad (27 December 2015). "Tuah Falisha Crossley". Utusan Malaysia. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  3. ↑ Ardini Sophia Sina (13 December 2015). "Mat Moto bukan cerita rempit". Harian Metro. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  4. ↑ Angelin Yeoh (28 January 2016). "Pekin Ibrahim is making bank with Mat Moto". Star2. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  5. ↑ Abdul Rahman, Shakilawati (3 May 2015). "Pekin dalami ilmu sutradara". Harian Metro. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  6. ↑ Mohd Al-Qayum Azizi (22 January 2016). "Mesej Tersirat, Monolog Pekin Dalam 'Mat Moto'". mSTAR Online. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  7. ↑ Nurezzatul Aqmar Mustaza (23 January 2016). "Mat Moto inspirasi kisah benar". Sinar Harian. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  8. ↑ "Syafiq Yusof terima 'Mat Moto' kerana Pekin Ibrahim". The Rakyat Post. 19 January 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  9. ↑ "Falisha 'Korban' Rambut Panjang Demi Watak Gadis Punk". My News Hub. 4 December 2015. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  10. ↑ Farhana Ab Rahman (17 October 2015). "Janji Pekin pada Azwan Annuar". Berita Harian. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  11. ↑ Mazalan, Rozdan (15 January 2016). "Hari pertama filem Mat Moto kaut RM1j". Berita Harian. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  12. ↑ Naseer, Ashraf (19 January 2016). ""Mat Moto" terus cemerlang kutip RM3 juta dalam tempoh 4 hari". Cinema.com.my. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  13. ↑ Mazalan, Rozdan (15 January 2016). "Mat Moto kutip RM1j pada hari pertama tayangan". Astro Awani. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
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