Okay, if i had known that the plot for Cuci the Musical 2 is the same as the first one, i probably wouldn't have spent RM123 on the ticket. RM123 is a lot to pay for something you've watched before. RM123 is worth a pair of shoes! It is worth at least 20 days of lunch. But then again, RM123 for over four hours worth of Hans Isaac? I guess the deal's pretty sweet after all!
Apart from a few improvements in props and the musical sequences, this version saw Jaclyn Victor in the role that was originally played by the amazing Adibah Noor (who set the bar darn high). As good a voice as Victor has, i think she still doesn't quite have 'it' to pull the character off. I mean, a skinny girl with a crazy craving for pisang goreng vs. a large girl with a crazy craving for pisang goreng? How can anyone not think that the latter is more believable?
However, i have to give props when it is due. The show is still funny regardless of the number of times you watch it because the ad libs are ridiculous! From Afdlin Shauki's jelly belly shake (so cute, i'm gonna die!) and a Tamil-speaking Awie, to Nabil's uncontrollable laughter and Hans' failed attempt at not laughing, the four men sure know how to bring the house down. If you didn't watch it, it's your loss!
Now, if only i can get the people of Tall Order Productions to answer my email and send me a copy of the soundtrack, all would be better. Well, not really. All would be better if i could take over Vanida Imran's character when she's on the gondola, doing a duet with Hans. So romantic!
2 comments:
Thanks for coming to the show.
We appreciate it, truly.
The soundtrack was available for sale at the Cuci Merchandise counter at Istana Budaya on the night.
Did you manage to buy one?
Harith Iskander
Hi Harith,
Unfortunately, i had to rush home right after the show (four hours left of sleep time before work!) and couldn't make it to the merchandise counter. Is there any way i can still get it? No news from Tall Order so far...
Cheers,
Lea S.
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