Writer: Fanaqi N.

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Watch this if you liked: "Apa Kata Hati" & "Cinta Fotokopi"

As usual, there is not much variation in which "3 Temujanji" tries to portray out from the ordinary, and whatever initial perception the reviewer had towards the beginning is pretty much the same after watching the movie. The typical romantic storyline which can be seen in countless Malaysian films, makes MIG's "3 Temujanji" no different than any other films of the same genre.

It is not the reviewer's intention to be biased towards local films, but the way the film was made can be described as "half baked", due to the rehashed storyline that can simply be adapted from any local Malaysian dramas.

The film starts with Reanna, who loses her faith in men due to her troubled past. And as a result, she comes up with a simple perception; that love would only lead to devastation and that all men are the same, which in her view, is useless. Not only that, due to her issues with men, Reanna then comes up with a solution in dating, where each relationship she has with a man will not last more than 3 dates. And after each 3 dates, the two shall part ways and never contact each other ever again.

With this plan in hand, Reanna believes that she would get to enjoy being in love without ever getting hurt. However, all changes when she meets Mikhail, a good looking man whose ambition is to get married. Mikhail, who is already devastated due to being dumped by his girlfriend, Adira, chooses to go on 3 dates with Reanna. But Mikhail's attitude, which is so much different from any other guys that Reanna has ever met, threatens to break Reanna's dating rules.

The reviewer believes that the portrayal of Reanna would make audiences feel sympathetic towards her, due to her issues with men. Apart from that the film also casts Cat Farish and Zul Handy Black in supporting roles to Reanna's character.

Actor Pierre Andre certainly gave his best in portraying a sweet but lovelorn man, and audiences will find themselves connecting and falling in love with his character when he and Reanna first meet.

As for Diana Amir, most people know her now as the reformed hijab covering artist, but in the movie she portrays a stark contrast as a sexy personality who is Yana Samsudin's best friend.

All in all, the film could have had a better storyline and direction as the reviewer believes that filmmaker Hashim Rejab is capable of doing more, especially when the film has some big names involved in the production.

Cinema Online, 07 May 2012