Cicakman 2

Cicakman 2 - Planet Hitam Geckoman 2 - Black Planet
Cicakman 2 - Black Planet poster
Directed by	Yusry Abdul Halim
Produced by	Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim, Edry Abdul Halim
Starring	Saiful Apek Fasha Sandha Aznil Hj Nawawi Tamara Bleszynski AC Mizal Adlin Aman Ramlie Sharifah Amani
Distributed by	Grand Brilliance Sdn Bhd (Malaysia and Brunei) PT Tripar Multi Vision Plus (Indonesia) Cathay-Keris Films Pte Ltd (Singapore)[1]
Release date(s)	11 December 2008 (Malaysia)[2]
Running time	107 minutes[3]
Country	Malaysia
Language	Malay
Budget	RM2.5 million[4]

Cicakman 2 – Planet Hitam (Geckoman 2 - Black Planet) is a film sequel of Cicak-Man that had been released in 11 December 2008 by KRU Studios with collaboration with Grand Brilliance Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei while expected to be released in Indonesia in January 2009.^[5]

Still directed by Yusry Abdul Halim with script by the director and Meor Shariman, this action-comedy saw the return of the cast from the first movie and new characters were introduced.^[6]

Plot

The evil Professor Klon (Aznil Nawawi) is back. This time, not only to overthrow the government and become the President of Metrofulus, but also to control the world's supply of fresh water through his ingenious plan; "Black Planet". When our blue planet has only 72 hours before turning black, Cicakman (Saiful Apek) comes to rescue.

But much to his surprise he face his old enemies; Ginger Boys, who return even more powerful as spiritual form as Ginger Ghosts (Adlin Aman Ramlie & AC Mizal). In addition, he is now faced with Professor Klon's hired assassin; Rrama (Tamara Bleszynski), an assassin who derives pleasure in killing as if it were a pure art form. As the situation starts taking a downward spiral, even a super hero needs help. But help appears in the most unexpected forms, including Danny (Yusry Abd Halim) his demised best friend, a powerful feng shui master, Miss Chee (Louisa Chong) and an unlikely party.

Apart from his heavy responsibilities to save the world, he also has his own personal dilemmas to address; that is Hairi vs Cicakman. He has to resolve his personal feelings towards Tania (Fasha Sandha), who is seeking the true identity of Cicakman and he also has to choose whether to sacrifice his own life or save Iman (Sharifah Amani), Danny's blind sister.^[7]

Production

The shooting that took place in Penang, Gua Tempurung, Kampar, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, and Kuala Lumpur costs 2.5 million Ringgit. The costume used in the sequel is higher in quality than the prequel as well as the price cost RM 50 thousand per set while in the prequel the costume used costs only RM 20 thousand per set.^[4]

Cast

• Saiful Apek as Cicak-Man/Hairi
• Fasha Sandha as Tania
• Aznil Nawawi as Professor Klon
• Tamara Bleszynski as Rrama
• Adlin Aman Ramlie as Ginger Ghost 1
• AC Mizal as Ginger Ghost 2
• Sharifah Amani as Iman
• Louisa Chong as Miss Chee
• Linda Onn as Amarr
• Yusry Abdul Halim as Danny
• Aziz M. Osman as Fulus News Boss
• Julia Ziegler as Kindergarten teacher
• Edry Abdul Halim as Robber 1
• Munir (Phyne Ballerz) as Robber 2
• Ridzuan Hashim as Abu Bakar
• Jalaluddin Hassan as President Ramlan
• Azwan Ali as Neighbour 1
• Dee as Neighbour 2
• Julie Dahlan as Neighbour 3
• Fahrin Ahmad as Cameraman
• Hafidzuddin Fazil as Chief fireman
• Nadia Mustafar as Woman at supermarket 1
• Mak Jah as Woman at supermarket 1
• Zack Taipan as Japanese guy^[8]

Release

The film was first released at the 13th Pusan International Film Festival^[9] on October 5, 2008 as world premiere for superheroes in Asia segment.^[10] Other two sessions was held on October 7 at the festival.^[10] In Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, the film had been released on 11 December 2008^[2] with the goal by the producer of a million tickets sold compared to 670 thousand tickets sold for Cicak Man.^[10] The film is expected to be released in Indonesia in January 2009.^[5]

Soundtrack

1. Dafi - Lemah
2. Pianka - Mau Yang Besar
3. Tyco - Planet Hitam
4. Edry - Sumpah Takkan Cari Yang Lain
5. Anita Sarawak - Ular
6. Flava - Berhenti Mencinta
7. Adam - Jika Tak Kerna Kamu
8. Yusry & Melly Goeslaw - Dibius Cinta^[11]

References

1. ^ Berita Harian: Cicak-man 2 Banyak Aksi, Komedi
2. ^ ^{a b} Harian Metro: Yusry Taruh Harapan
3. ^ 13th Pusan International Film Festival
4. ^ ^{a b} Berita Harian: KRU jamin Cicakman 2 lebih menghiburkan
5. ^ ^{a b} Utusan Malaysia: Pendekatan Baru Cicak-Man 2
6. ^ The Return Of Professor Klon
7. ^ The New Strait Times: More Lizard Adventures
8. ^ Sinema Malaysia
9. ^ Kosmo: Cicakman 2 di Busan
10. ^ ^{a b c} Berita Harian: Sasaran Sejuta penonton
11. ^ Cicakman 2 Official Site

External links

• Official website