Local productions

I don't see why people should be so closed up when it comes to local production movies, or even when it comes to mentioning about Singaporean movies. The moment I mention it's local or Singaporean to most, they would just shut out the idea, or to some, laugh, bitch, joke, and insult about it, then only say "wah, you serious arr...?"

I watched a local movie called "Impak Maksima" (Maximum Impact in English)today. The movie wasn't all bad... the cars were not bad, the girls were kinda hot... the story.... ok, it sucks... but that doesn't mean one should immediately close-off the movie and take it as a complete joke.

At least local production companies are actually trying to come up with something decent, even by going against what the local authorities are trying to stamp out (i.e. illegal racing). Of course, they can do much better in many ways though still... but hey, at least they got some effort ~

Talking about our neighbouring country, Singapore local movies are not bad at all, especially from Jack Neo. The comedy movies he directs are really hilarious, as it depicts to a certain level, the life of typical Singaporean culture, with a twist of humour :p The interesting thing about his movies though, is that he portrays the Singaporean government as seen by the public, and although humorous, it can be an insult to the government; yet they allow his movies to be published.

The other thing is the language in the movies. He uses "Singlish" in his movies and tends to mix other races' languages as well (Malay, Chinese, Tamil mainly). The interesting thing I read not long ago, is that even though Singapore is trying to prevent usage of Singlish (I think... I don't know if efforts are still being put in...), they are one of the best English-Speaking countries in Asia.

Anyway, coming back to the point I'm trying to say.. Singaporean Director Jack Neo was willing to risk it by commenting on his Government in his movies, and actually comes out really nice as a movie, yet, when I mention it's Singapore origin, they suddenly give a low-down sigh and say something like "haiyah... dun wan la..... sien...."

Another good example of bad reception to local productions is our infamous Proton. Mention Proton, and the first word people think of is QUALITY; not because it has it, but rather it lacks of it... yea sure they have I think a decade worth of bad quality products in their lines, but that doesn't mean they're not improving.

But when it comes down to it, I wonder if you can really plainly blame Proton in the first place.. I came across a post in a forum one day, stating that not only Proton cars has these problems, actually a few other international car companies with CKD models in Malaysia faces these problems, some with even major problems like brakes failure.. !! So, the way I see it, it's the workforce to be blamed.

Even when it comes to maintenance, Proton now I think is doing much better in the recent years. Their newly launche i-Care initiative has yet to proof it's worth, and their latest model, the Proton Persona, has yet to live up to the test of time. But before it's even launched, people are already bashing it. But their marketing strategy, in my opinion, is questionable however...

All these makes me wonder.. do people in Malaysia then generally "brands" a person by their biggest mistake? Sure, these cases I've mentioned have been there for years, but it's more or less branding them for good.

From what I see, people generally do maintain what they always do, but people can change. Although, for example, a guy is always lazy, but at some point, he can change to become hardworking, given enough motivation. But that doesn't mean with his efforts, you should just say "aiya, change also no use lar.. once lazy, always lazy" or shoot his efforts by saying "why a lzay person like you want to change, dun try lar, you sure go back to lazy again wan la".

Sure, I've got my moments like these, but does that mean you have to comment like this? At least give them some support !!

Then again, if someone's will can be changed by these trivial comments, it won't be able to last either....