Cicak Man (film series)
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The Cicak Man film series consists of two superhero film
s based on the fictional
KRU
`s Cicak Man comic book, portrayed by Hairi Yatim.
KRU
hired his trusted crew, Yusry Abdul Halim
to direct the films, and the series began with Cicak Man
in 2006
and became a sequel film
with the release of Cicakman 2 - Planet Hitam
in 2008
. Throughout the films, Cicak Man developed a relationship with his lab partner crush, Tania Ashraf (Fasha Sandha
). To date, he has battled the villains Professor Klon (Aznil Nawawi
), Ginger 1 or Ginger Ghost 1 (Adlin Aman Ramlie), Ginger 2 or Ginger Ghost 2 (AC Mizal), and Rrama (Tamara Bleszynski) throughout the series. While the films' central storylines have been concluded, the studio plans
to develop more films, continuing Cicak Man's adventures.
, and about 40% of the film was shot in Green Screen
. The visual effects team led by the director, Yusry
, used CGI technology
to fully realize the fictional city of Bandar Metrofulus (which was based on Kuala Lumpur
), the protagonist's super-hero movements and various digital sets. Over 90% of the rotoscoping and compositing
work were carried out by KRU Films
(now known as KRU Studios
), who were also behind the musical scores and audio effects.
, 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.
, Yusry Abdul Halim
, Edry Abdul Halim
John Lucas and distributed by KRU
, Grand Brilliance Sdn Bhd, PT Tripar Multi Vision Plus,Cathay-Keris Films Pte Ltd, the primary film production holding of KRU
. They both directed by director Yusry Abdul Halim
.
), is a loser who lives in Metrofulus
. While working in the lab, he accidentally drinks coffee that has been contaminated by a virus-infected gecko. He soon finds himself doing the most insane things, such as sticking to walls, making chirping cicak noises and adding bugs to his menu. He turns to his best friend and apartment mate, Danny (Yusry Abdul Halim
), and begs him to find the reason behind his strange antics.
Meanwhile, the people of Metrofulus
are constantly being infected by new strains of viruses, and the only cure seems to come only from Professor Klon's (Aznil Nawawi
) lab. Suspecting something amiss, Hairi and Danny launch their own investigation and discover that Professor Klon is not only the creator of such viruses, but also has a more sinister plan up his sleeve, backed by his business partners, the Ginger Boys (played by Adlin Aman Ramlie and AC Mizal), who first tend to take revenge on Professor Klon's failed experiment on them; making their senses turn abnormal. Hairi soon makes use his new power as "Cicakman" and makes a fullstop to Professor Klon and Ginger Boys, while same time leading his love towards his lab partner, Tania (Fasha Sandha
).
) 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.
alias "Six Million Dollar Man".David Teo as a film producer
and CEO of Metrowealth International Group referred Cicak Man as a miracle with the response and difference shown in Malaysian filming industry. Besides film maker, ex-president of Persatuan Sutradara Malaysia (FDAM), Ahmad Ibrahim
, praised this masterpiece created by Yusry and KRU
. While there were people who praised Cicak Man, there were many others who criticized this film greatly. Mansor Putih in an interview by Harian Metro
said that the film has no 'soul', aesthetic values and culture. There were individuals who compared between Cicak Man and Spider-Man
, Batman
, Superman
, and other superhero films from Hollywood, but before it was released to public, the director, Yusry had advised people to not compare Cicak Man with other superhero characters because the budget is obviously lower compared to Hollywood productions.. The Cicakman 2 - Planet Hitam was first released at the 13th Pusan International Film Festival
on October 5, 2008 as world premiere for superheroes in Asia
segment. Other two sessions was held on October 7 at the festival. In Malaysia, Singapore
and Brunei
, the film had been released on 11 December 2008 with the goal by the producer of a million tickets sold compared to 670 thousand tickets sold for Cicak Man
. The film is expected to be released in Indonesia
in January 2009.
Superhero film
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s based on the fictional
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
KRU
KRU
KRU is a Malaysian pop group that was formed in 1992. The group comprises three brothers: Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim...
`s Cicak Man comic book, portrayed by Hairi Yatim.
KRU
KRU
KRU is a Malaysian pop group that was formed in 1992. The group comprises three brothers: Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim...
hired his trusted crew, Yusry Abdul Halim
KRU
KRU is a Malaysian pop group that was formed in 1992. The group comprises three brothers: Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim...
to direct the films, and the series began with Cicak Man
Cicak Man
Cicak Man is a 2006 Malaysian comedy-superhero film. It is the first Malaysian film of this genre, and features almost 40% CGI footage. The film was directed by KRU member Yusry and starred comedian Saiful Apek. The name "Cicak-Man" literally translates to "Gecko-Man".A sequel, Cicakman 2 – Planet...
in 2006
2006 in film
- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2006...
and became a sequel film
Sequel
A sequel is a narrative, documental, or other work of literature, film, theatre, or music that continues the story of or expands upon issues presented in some previous work...
with the release of Cicakman 2 - Planet Hitam
Cicakman 2 - Planet Hitam
Cicakman 2 – Planet Hitam 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 2008
2008 in film
This is a list of all major films made in 2008.-Highest-grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2008...
. Throughout the films, Cicak Man developed a relationship with his lab partner crush, Tania Ashraf (Fasha Sandha
Fasha Sandha
Nur Fasha Sandha binti Hassan or commercially known as Fasha Sandha is a Malaysian actress who has appeared in movies, television shows, and commercials. She was born in Johor Bahru, Johor, but moved to Penang and later to Perlis due to her father's work...
). To date, he has battled the villains Professor Klon (Aznil Nawawi
Aznil Nawawi
Aznil bin Haji Nawawi or better known as Aznil Nawawi, Aznil Haji Nawawi, Aznil or Pak Nil, is a TV host in Malaysia. He is said to be the man who revolutionized hosting on Malaysian TV; turning it from rigid and monotonous to witty, fun and lively.He won the Best Talk Show Award at the Asian...
), Ginger 1 or Ginger Ghost 1 (Adlin Aman Ramlie), Ginger 2 or Ginger Ghost 2 (AC Mizal), and Rrama (Tamara Bleszynski) throughout the series. While the films' central storylines have been concluded, the studio plans
KRU
KRU is a Malaysian pop group that was formed in 1992. The group comprises three brothers: Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim...
to develop more films, continuing Cicak Man's adventures.
Cicak Man's CGI Development
The film was shot using Dolby TrueHDDolby TrueHD
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, and about 40% of the film was shot in Green Screen
Chroma key
Chroma key compositing is a technique for compositing two images together. A color range in the top layer is made transparent, revealing another image behind. The chroma keying technique is commonly used in video production and post-production...
. The visual effects team led by the director, Yusry
KRU
KRU is a Malaysian pop group that was formed in 1992. The group comprises three brothers: Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim...
, used CGI technology
Computer-generated imagery
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to fully realize the fictional city of Bandar Metrofulus (which was based on Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
), the protagonist's super-hero movements and various digital sets. Over 90% of the rotoscoping and compositing
Compositing
Compositing is the combining of visual elements from separate sources into single images, often to create the illusion that all those elements are parts of the same scene. Live-action shooting for compositing is variously called "chroma key", "blue screen", "green screen" and other names. Today,...
work were carried out by KRU Films
KRU
KRU is a Malaysian pop group that was formed in 1992. The group comprises three brothers: Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim...
(now known as KRU Studios
KRU Studios
KRU Studios is one of the media and entertainment companies in Malaysia. Founded in 1992, KRU has since diversified, and now provides a range of services related to the media and entertainment industry, specializing in both production and distribution capabilities.With offices and representatives...
), who were also behind the musical scores and audio effects.
Cicakman 2 - Planet Hitam's Production
The shooting that took place in PenangPenang
Penang is a state in Malaysia and the name of its constituent island, located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. It is bordered by Kedah in the north and east, and Perak in the south. Penang is the second smallest Malaysian state in area after Perlis, and the...
, Gua Tempurung
Gua Tempurung
Gua Tempurung is a cave in Gopeng, Perak, Malaysia. It is popular among spelunkers, or caving enthusiasts. More than 3 km long, it is one of the longest caves in Peninsula Malaysia. Part of it has been developed as a show cave with electric lighting and walkways and there are a range of tours of...
, Kampar
Kampar, Perak
Kampar Kampar Kampar (Chinese:金宝） is a town in the state of Perak, Malaysia. Founded in 1887, the town lies within the Kinta Valley and located in the newly-created Kampar District, an area rich with tin reserves. It was a tin mining town which boomed during the height of the tin mining industry....
, Universiti Teknologi Petronas
Universiti Teknologi Petronas
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS was established on 10 January 1997 when PETRONAS was invited by the Government of Malaysia to set up a university.-History:...
, and Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
costs 2.5 million Ringgit
Ringgit
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. 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.
Film Series
After this long development history, the Cicak Man films were produced by Norman Abdul HalimKRU
KRU is a Malaysian pop group that was formed in 1992. The group comprises three brothers: Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim...
, Yusry Abdul Halim
KRU
KRU is a Malaysian pop group that was formed in 1992. The group comprises three brothers: Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim...
, Edry Abdul Halim
KRU
KRU is a Malaysian pop group that was formed in 1992. The group comprises three brothers: Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim...
John Lucas and distributed by KRU
KRU
KRU is a Malaysian pop group that was formed in 1992. The group comprises three brothers: Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim...
, Grand Brilliance Sdn Bhd, PT Tripar Multi Vision Plus,Cathay-Keris Films Pte Ltd, the primary film production holding of KRU
KRU
KRU is a Malaysian pop group that was formed in 1992. The group comprises three brothers: Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim...
. They both directed by director Yusry Abdul Halim
KRU
KRU is a Malaysian pop group that was formed in 1992. The group comprises three brothers: Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim...
.
Cicak Man
Hairi (Saiful ApekSaiful Apek
Mohd Saifulazam b. Mohammad Yusoff , also known as Saiful Apek, is a famous comedian in Malaysia.He used to be the member of a comedy group called Senario,the word "Apek" is a Chinese slang for an old man,he is called Saiful Apek because he used to be the host for the television show called Melodi,...
), is a loser who lives in Metrofulus
Metrofulus
The city of Metrofulus , is a fictional city-state featured in the Malaysian blockbuster superhero film, Cicak-Man. The whole city was created using heavily edited shots of various locations in Malaysia. The name Metrofulus is a parody name of the word metropolis and means money in certain Malay...
. While working in the lab, he accidentally drinks coffee that has been contaminated by a virus-infected gecko. He soon finds himself doing the most insane things, such as sticking to walls, making chirping cicak noises and adding bugs to his menu. He turns to his best friend and apartment mate, Danny (Yusry Abdul Halim
KRU
KRU is a Malaysian pop group that was formed in 1992. The group comprises three brothers: Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim...
), and begs him to find the reason behind his strange antics.
Meanwhile, the people of Metrofulus
Metrofulus
The city of Metrofulus , is a fictional city-state featured in the Malaysian blockbuster superhero film, Cicak-Man. The whole city was created using heavily edited shots of various locations in Malaysia. The name Metrofulus is a parody name of the word metropolis and means money in certain Malay...
are constantly being infected by new strains of viruses, and the only cure seems to come only from Professor Klon's (Aznil Nawawi
Aznil Nawawi
Aznil bin Haji Nawawi or better known as Aznil Nawawi, Aznil Haji Nawawi, Aznil or Pak Nil, is a TV host in Malaysia. He is said to be the man who revolutionized hosting on Malaysian TV; turning it from rigid and monotonous to witty, fun and lively.He won the Best Talk Show Award at the Asian...
) lab. Suspecting something amiss, Hairi and Danny launch their own investigation and discover that Professor Klon is not only the creator of such viruses, but also has a more sinister plan up his sleeve, backed by his business partners, the Ginger Boys (played by Adlin Aman Ramlie and AC Mizal), who first tend to take revenge on Professor Klon's failed experiment on them; making their senses turn abnormal. Hairi soon makes use his new power as "Cicakman" and makes a fullstop to Professor Klon and Ginger Boys, while same time leading his love towards his lab partner, Tania (Fasha Sandha
Fasha Sandha
Nur Fasha Sandha binti Hassan or commercially known as Fasha Sandha is a Malaysian actress who has appeared in movies, television shows, and commercials. She was born in Johor Bahru, Johor, but moved to Penang and later to Perlis due to her father's work...
).
Cicakman 2 - Planet Hitam
The evil Professor Klon (Aznil NawawiAznil Nawawi
Aznil bin Haji Nawawi or better known as Aznil Nawawi, Aznil Haji Nawawi, Aznil or Pak Nil, is a TV host in Malaysia. He is said to be the man who revolutionized hosting on Malaysian TV; turning it from rigid and monotonous to witty, fun and lively.He won the Best Talk Show Award at the Asian...
) is back. This time, not only to overthrow the government and become the President of Metrofulus
Metrofulus
The city of Metrofulus , is a fictional city-state featured in the Malaysian blockbuster superhero film, Cicak-Man. The whole city was created using heavily edited shots of various locations in Malaysia. The name Metrofulus is a parody name of the word metropolis and means money in certain Malay...
, 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
Saiful Apek
Mohd Saifulazam b. Mohammad Yusoff , also known as Saiful Apek, is a famous comedian in Malaysia.He used to be the member of a comedy group called Senario,the word "Apek" is a Chinese slang for an old man,he is called Saiful Apek because he used to be the host for the television show called Melodi,...
) 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
Assassination
To carry out an assassination is "to murder by a sudden and/or secret attack, often for political reasons." Alternatively, assassination may be defined as "the act of deliberately killing someone, especially a public figure, usually for hire or for political reasons."An assassination may be...
; 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
KRU
KRU is a Malaysian pop group that was formed in 1992. The group comprises three brothers: Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim...
) his demised best friend, a powerful feng shui
Feng shui
Feng shui ' is a Chinese system of geomancy believed to use the laws of both Heaven and Earth to help one improve life by receiving positive qi. The original designation for the discipline is Kan Yu ....
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
Fasha Sandha
Nur Fasha Sandha binti Hassan or commercially known as Fasha Sandha is a Malaysian actress who has appeared in movies, television shows, and commercials. She was born in Johor Bahru, Johor, but moved to Penang and later to Perlis due to her father's work...
), 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
Sharifah Amani
Sharifah Amani Syed Zainal Rashid Al-Yahya is a Malaysian actress. She is the second daughter of veteran Malaysian actress, Fatimah Abu Bakar. Sharifah is of Malay-Chinese-Arab-Bengali parentage and speaks fluent English, Malay and some Hindi...
), Danny's blind sister.
Cast and characters
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- A dark grey cell indicates the character was not in the film.
| Cast | Film | |
|---|---|---|
| Cicak Man Cicak Man Cicak Man is a 2006 Malaysian comedy-superhero film. It is the first Malaysian film of this genre, and features almost 40% CGI footage. The film was directed by KRU member Yusry and starred comedian Saiful Apek. The name "Cicak-Man" literally translates to "Gecko-Man".A sequel, Cicakman 2 – Planet... |
Cicakman 2 - Planet Hitam Cicakman 2 - Planet Hitam Cicakman 2 – Planet Hitam 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... |
|
| Saiful Apek Saiful Apek Mohd Saifulazam b. Mohammad Yusoff , also known as Saiful Apek, is a famous comedian in Malaysia.He used to be the member of a comedy group called Senario,the word "Apek" is a Chinese slang for an old man,he is called Saiful Apek because he used to be the host for the television show called Melodi,... |
Hairi Yatim / Cicakman | |
| Fasha Sandha Fasha Sandha Nur Fasha Sandha binti Hassan or commercially known as Fasha Sandha is a Malaysian actress who has appeared in movies, television shows, and commercials. She was born in Johor Bahru, Johor, but moved to Penang and later to Perlis due to her father's work... |
Tania Ashraf | |
| Yusry Abdul Halim | Danny | |
| Aznil Nawawi Aznil Nawawi Aznil bin Haji Nawawi or better known as Aznil Nawawi, Aznil Haji Nawawi, Aznil or Pak Nil, is a TV host in Malaysia. He is said to be the man who revolutionized hosting on Malaysian TV; turning it from rigid and monotonous to witty, fun and lively.He won the Best Talk Show Award at the Asian... |
Professor Klon | |
| Tamara Bleszynski | Rrama | |
| Adlin Aman Ramlie | Ginger 1 / Ginger Ghost 1 | |
| AC Mizal | Ginger 2 / Ginger Ghost 2 | |
| Yasmin Hani | Nadia | |
| Sharifah Amani Sharifah Amani Sharifah Amani Syed Zainal Rashid Al-Yahya is a Malaysian actress. She is the second daughter of veteran Malaysian actress, Fatimah Abu Bakar. Sharifah is of Malay-Chinese-Arab-Bengali parentage and speaks fluent English, Malay and some Hindi... |
Iman | |
| Louisa Chong | Miss Chee | |
| Linda Onn | Amarr | |
| Aziz M. Osman Aziz M. Osman Aziz M. Osman is a Malaysian actor and director. He has been involved in a number of other areas of the Malaysian film industry as well, having been a producer, screenwriter and editor. He is currently the director general of AceMotion Pictures Sdn Bhd... |
Fulus News Company Director | |
| Julia Ziegler | Kindergarten Teacher | |
| Edry Abdul Halim | Robber | |
| Munir (Phyne Ballerz) | Robber | |
| Ridzuan Hashim | Abu Bakar | |
| Jalaluddin Hassan Jalaluddin Hassan Dato' Jalaluddin Hassan is a Malaysian actor and the host of the Malaysian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in Malay.... |
President Ramlan | |
| Azwan Ali | Neighbour | |
| Dee | Neighbour | |
| Julie Dahlan | Neighbour | |
| Fahrin Ahmad | Cameraman | |
| Hafidzuddin Fazil | Chief Fireman | |
| Nadia Mustafar | Woman at Supermarket | |
| Mak Jah | Woman at Supermarket | |
| Zack Taipan | Japanese Citizen | |
Response
Cicak-Man created Malaysian movie history by grossing RM350,000 with an audience attendance number of 47,116 in its first day. The film eventually gave its production company, KRU Group of Companies, a RM6.7 million boost due to sales. Cicak-Man received many appreciation from various persons for the director's efforts even before it is released. One of them is Dato' Yusof HaslamYusof Haslam
Yusof Haslam is a Malaysian film maker and director. His film production are mainly focus on the world of police, such as Gerak Khas and Roda-Roda Kuala Lumpur. Now his legacy are continue by his sons, one of them is Syamsul Yusof....
alias "Six Million Dollar Man".David Teo as a film producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
and CEO of Metrowealth International Group referred Cicak Man as a miracle with the response and difference shown in Malaysian filming industry. Besides film maker, ex-president of Persatuan Sutradara Malaysia (FDAM), Ahmad Ibrahim
Ahmad Ibrahim
Ahmad Ibrahim may refer to:* Ahmad Ibrahim , Singaporean politician* Professor Ahmad Mohamad Ibrahim, Singaporean State Advocate-General from 1959 to 1965, Attorney-General of Singapore from 1965 to 1967...
, praised this masterpiece created by Yusry and KRU
KRU
KRU is a Malaysian pop group that was formed in 1992. The group comprises three brothers: Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim...
. While there were people who praised Cicak Man, there were many others who criticized this film greatly. Mansor Putih in an interview by Harian Metro
Harian Metro
Harian Metro is a Malaysian newspaper published in Malay language and available in the afternoon. It was launched on 25 March 1991. A Sunday edition, Metro Ahad was launched on August 19, 1995.The format of the newspaper is tabloid...
said that the film has no 'soul', aesthetic values and culture. There were individuals who compared between Cicak Man and Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
, Batman
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
, Superman
Superman
Superman is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in publications by DC Comics, widely considered to be an American cultural icon. Created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian-born American artist Joe Shuster in 1932 while both were living in Cleveland, Ohio, and sold to Detective...
, and other superhero films from Hollywood, but before it was released to public, the director, Yusry had advised people to not compare Cicak Man with other superhero characters because the budget is obviously lower compared to Hollywood productions.. The Cicakman 2 - Planet Hitam was first released at the 13th Pusan International Film Festival
Pusan International Film Festival
Busan International Film Festival , held annually in Haeundae-gu, Busan , South Korea, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia...
on October 5, 2008 as world premiere for superheroes in Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
segment. Other two sessions was held on October 7 at the festival. In Malaysia, Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
and Brunei
Brunei
Brunei , officially the State of Brunei Darussalam or the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace , is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia...
, the film had been released on 11 December 2008 with the goal by the producer of a million tickets sold compared to 670 thousand tickets sold for Cicak Man
Cicak Man
Cicak Man is a 2006 Malaysian comedy-superhero film. It is the first Malaysian film of this genre, and features almost 40% CGI footage. The film was directed by KRU member Yusry and starred comedian Saiful Apek. The name "Cicak-Man" literally translates to "Gecko-Man".A sequel, Cicakman 2 – Planet...
. The film is expected to be released in Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
in January 2009.