"Pulang" is a movie that falls short of its expectations. The disappointment sets in early as the viewer is confronted with an abundance of clichés that make the story predictable and undermine any chance of originality. The theme of a rebellious teenager who does not fit within family traditions has been executed many times before and shows nothing original here. Moreover, the acting is not very good.
One of the few positive aspects of "Pulang" is its soundscape. The sound designers have made efforts to enrich the viewing experience with interesting surround effects. Unfortunately, this is not enough to rescue the film from its clichéd pitfalls.
Overall, "Pulang" leaves much to be desired. The abundance of clichés make it difficult to become invested in the story or the characters. While the soundscape offers some relief, it is not sufficient to compensate for the overall disappointment of the film.
One of the few positive aspects of "Pulang" is its soundscape. The sound designers have made efforts to enrich the viewing experience with interesting surround effects. Unfortunately, this is not enough to rescue the film from its clichéd pitfalls.
Overall, "Pulang" leaves much to be desired. The abundance of clichés make it difficult to become invested in the story or the characters. While the soundscape offers some relief, it is not sufficient to compensate for the overall disappointment of the film.
