★ 6 / 10
A Detective Dystopia that Promises Much but Delivers Some
AlfianFilmscape
24 Hours with Gaspar features Gaspar (Reza Rahadian), a detective in a dystopian Indonesian future who has only 24 hours to live. Within that urgent window, he…
24 Hours with Gaspar features Gaspar (Reza Rahadian), a detective in a dystopian Indonesian future who has only 24 hours to live. Within that urgent window, he investigates the disappearance of his childhood friend while uncovering human trafficking and organ syndicates. The film's bleak urban aesthetic, noir style and visual contrasts lend it a promising veneer-but the storytelling and character depth don't consistently match the ambition. Thus I rate it 6/10, indicating a film worth watching if you're curious, but one tempered by shortcomings.What works:Atmosphere & visuals: Reviews highlight the film's successful creation of a grim dystopian world via lighting, set design and tone.Lead performance: Reza Rahadian's turn as a man racing against mortality is solid and holds the film together.Interesting concept: A detective with limited time, layered crime syndicates and societal decay provide a rare premise in Indonesian cinema.Where it falls short:Narrative inconsistency: Critics point out major plot holes and a sense that the story is over-stuffed or under-explained.Underdeveloped supporting characters: Apart from Gaspar, many characters don't leave a strong impression or lack clear emotional arcs.Pacing and urgency issues: Although the "24-hour clock" device is in place, the film's tension sometimes drifts and doesn't maintain the expected momentum.In summary, 24 Hours with Gaspar is a visually interesting and ambitious film from Indonesia that experiments with genre and tone. While it may not fully deliver on all fronts, it offers an engaging ride for viewers curious about something off the mainstream track. Therefore, 6/10 is my score-reflecting both its effort and its limitations.
★ 4 / 10
Effort.
Mysterygeneration
A dystopian neo-noir film by Yosep Anggi Noen, set in a chaotic post-apocalyptic world. The film follows detective Gaspar, who has only 24 hours to live due to…
A dystopian neo-noir film by Yosep Anggi Noen, set in a chaotic post-apocalyptic world. The film follows detective Gaspar, who has only 24 hours to live due to a heart condition. He uses this time to find his missing childhood friend and steal a black box belonging to Wan Ali. The film explores the meaning of life, loss, and the absurdity of a world that has lost its values. Unlike other Indonesian films, Gaspar explores existential absurdity and a surreal world atmosphere while incorporating social criticism. Its unique approach, grounded in the chaotic yet familiar Indonesian city setting, makes it feel fresh and unique, especially in Southeast Asian cinema.
★ 6 / 10
Great concept, okay execution
dzakiriyyasy
24 Hours With Gaspar is a quite interesting Indonesian neo-noir film. With themes of revenge, poverty, and death. The story presented in this film is very…
24 Hours With Gaspar is a quite interesting Indonesian neo-noir film. With themes of revenge, poverty, and death. The story presented in this film is very unique and seems very fresh because there are detective elements with a little heist in the latter half of the film. In terms of action, it is quite good, not too many fight scenes but exciting to watch. The mystery drama is a bit different from most detective films, but also the audience feels less detective elements. This film also has sci-fi elements that make the film more interesting. In terms of characterization, for some reason it's really lacking, we don't feel sympathy or get involved with some of the characters in this film because their introduction is also lacking and some just suddenly appear. In terms of pacing, at the beginning of the film, it really feels like this will be a slow film, but in the middle to the end it becomes a bit rushed. In terms of cinematography, it's really cool, especially the lighting and color grading, making the neo-noir dystopian atmosphere more pronounced. For the production design, the dystopian atmosphere is really felt at the beginning, but it slowly diminishes. For the soundtrack, it's really cool, blending with the vibes of the film. The acting of the actors here is all good, even though the dialogue is too standard, but they don't make it seem stiff. Overall, even though there are still many shortcomings, this film is enough and bold.
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