Polis Evo
{{short description|2015 Malaysian film}}
{{for|the sequel|Polis EVO 2}}
{{EngvarB|date=April 2017}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2017}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Polis Evo
| image = Polis Evo.jpg
| alt = Official poster shows main characters Inspector Khai and Inspector Sani with the film's title on left, while credits, and release date are on below.
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Ghaz Abu Bakar
| producer = Joel Soh
| writer = {{plainlist|
- Joel Soh
- Kyle Goonting
- Anwari Ashraf
- Adib Zaini
}}
| screenplay =
| based_on =
| starring = {{plainlist|
- Shaheizy Sam
- Zizan Razak
- Nora Danish
- Mimi Ernida
- Hushairy Hussein
- Pablo Amirul
}}
| music = Luka Kuncevic
| cinematography = Harris Hue Abdullah
| editing = Nazim Shah
| studio = Astro Shaw
Tayangan Unggul
| distributor = Astro Shaw
| released = {{film date|2015|9|17|Malaysia & Brunei}}
| runtime = 124 minutes
| country = Malaysia
| language = Malay
| budget = MYR 2.4 million{{cite web |last=Mohd. Haikal Isa|url=http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2015&dt=0923&pub=Kosmo&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_03.htm |title=Aksi lasak Polis Evo |website=Kosmo! Online |publisher=Kosmo! Online|accessdate=24 July 2016 |language=ms-MY|date=23 September 2015}}
| gross = MYR 17.8 million{{cite web |url=http://www.finas.gov.my/en/malaysian-box-office/|title=MALAYSIAN BOX OFFICE 2015|publisher=Finas}}
}}
Polis Evo (English: Police Evo) is a 2015 Malaysian buddy cop action comedy film directed by Ghaz Abu Bakar and written by Joel Soh, Kyle Goonting, Anwari Ashraf and Adib Zaini. The film casts includes Shaheizy Sam, Zizan Razak, Nora Danish, Mimi Ernida, Hushairy Hussein and Pablo Amirul. The film tells the story of two police officers, Inspector Khai (Shaheizy Sam) and Inspector Sani (Zizan Razak) who have very different personalities but are forced to work together to bring down a drug trafficking operation.{{cite web |url=http://www.astrogempak.com.my/ArticleDetails/tabid/597/ArticleID/160431/Misi-Shaheizy-Sam-Zizan-Gegark.aspx |title=Misi Shaheizy Sam & Zizan Gegarkan Polis Evo Sudah Bermula |accessdate=2015-09-24 |publisher=Astrogempak.com.my }} The film was released theatrically on September 17, 2015, nationwide.
Polis Evo has won three awards from ten nominated categories during the 28th Malaysian Film Festival. As of 2019, it is currently ranked the ninth highest-grossing Malaysian film of all time.
A sequel, Polis Evo 2 completed filming in January 2018. Zizan Razak and Shaheizy Sam will reprise their lead roles and will be joined by Erra Fazira, Hairul Azreen and also Indonesian star, Raline Shah.{{cite news |url=http://www.cinema.com.my/bm/articles/news_details.aspx?search=2017.n_zizanrazakjanji_38995&title=Zizan-Razak-janji-Polis-Evo-2-lebih-hebat#dhe7d6Xxskg8BgeP.97|title=Zizan Razak janji "Polis Evo 2" lebih hebat|date= 29 November 2017}} A second sequel, Polis EVO 3 was released in 2023.{{cite news|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/hiburan/selebriti/2023/01/1056143/polis-evo-3-masuk-pawagam-mei-depan|title=Polis Evo 3 masuk pawagam Mei depan|author=Affan Rostam|publisher=Berita Harian|date=26 January 2023|accessdate=16 April 2023}}
Plot
An old drug trafficker identified as one Adli Hashim (Wan Hanafi Su) is found dead in a back alley in Kuala Terengganu with hidden drug contraband. Inspector Khai (Shaheizy Sam), the best narcotic inspector in Kuala Lumpur has been assigned to investigate the circumstances surrounding it. The case eventually leads towards a cocaine drug trafficking operation somewhere in the state of Terengganu. Although this case is similar to cases handled by Inspector Khai before, he now has to work with Inspector Sani (Zizan Razak); who is more familiar with the intricacies of the state, being his home town. They both have different personalities; Inspector Khai is firm and swift in action, in contrast to Inspector Sani, who is more stoic and prefers to stick to procedures and protocols. Their differences further complicate their mission. Everything changes when the chief criminal, Izrail, begins to involve Inspector Sani's family in the case. Inspector Sani and Khai learn to work together to complete their mission.
Cast
- Shaheizy Sam as Khairul / Inspector Khai
- Zizan Razak as Hassani / Inspector Sani
- Nora Danish as Anis
- Mimi Ernida as Maya Adli
- Harun Salim Bachik as ASP Mokhtar
- Wan Hanafi Su as Adli Hashim
- Hushairy Hussein as Izrail
- Pablo Amirul as Jimbo
- Azliyuszaini Mohd Noor as Jemang
- Amerul Affendi as Mat Yam
- Eyka Farhana as Yati
- Ungku Hariz as Sargeant Sofian
Supporting Cast
- Ariel Ganu as Rafael
- Kamaliah Mat Dom as Sani's mother
- Fadilah Mansor as Khai's mother
- Adnan Dzulkafli as Inspector Ayob
- Sol Azmie as Inspector Harun
- Tisha Shamsir as Sargeant Rosalinda
- Amily Iswadi Amidin as Language Interpreter
- Nazim Shah as Sudin Skodeng
Special Appearance
- T.S. Jeffry as Siamese Boss
- Yank Kassim as Izrail's thug
- A. Galak as Inspector Khai's Supervisor
Reception
= Critical reception =
Kenneth Chaw of The Star rated the movie a 7 out of 10, saying that it "offers big laughs and even bigger action" despite its premise "isn't exactly new". Chaw also lauded the acting of both leads Shaheizy and Zizan, the latter particularly for his "refreshing" performance in a serious role despite being more associated with comedic fares.{{cite web|last1=Chaw|first1=Kenneth|title=Review: Polis Evo|url=http://www.star2.com/entertainment/movies/movie-reviews/2015/09/14/movie-review-polis-evo/|website=Star2|publisher=Star Media Group Berhad|accessdate=24 July 2016|date=14 September 2015}} Haizir Othman of Malaysiakini applauded the storytelling for its honesty and respect for the audience's intelligence.{{cite web|last1=Haizir Othman|title=Ulasan filem: Polis Evo hormati penonton|url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/hiburan/316129|website=Malaysiakini|publisher=Mkini Dotcom Sdn. Bhd.|accessdate=24 July 2016|language=ms-MY|date=18 October 2015}}
= Box-office =
The film's launch ceremony were held in Hard Rock Cafe, Kuala Lumpur on 3 August 2015. The movie trailer were also released on YouTube on the same date. Subsequently, Polis EVO had its premiere at GSC Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on 3 September 2015. The movie had its theatrical release on 17 September 2015 in 98 cinemas nationwide and also Brunei.{{cite news |title=Polis Evo hits it big at the box-office (with video)|first=Dennis |last=Chua |newspaper=New Straits Times |date= 22 September 2015|url=http://www.nst.com.my/news/2015/09/polis-evo-hits-it-big-box-office-video |accessdate=24 September 2015 }} After four day of screening, Polis EVO grossed RM2.5 million with total number of screening increased to 101 cinemas.{{cite news |title=Three local films dominate Top 10 Malaysian box office chart this week |newspaper= Astro Awani|date= 29 September 2015|url=http://english.astroawani.com/entertainment-news/three-local-films-dominate-top-10-malaysian-box-office-chart-week-74912 }}{{cite news |title=Filem Polis Evo kutip 2.5 juta dalam tempoh empat hari |first=Haryati |last=Karim |newspaper=KOSMO!|date=22 September 2015 |url=http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2015&dt=0922&pub=Kosmo&sec=Terkini&pg=bt_24.htm |accessdate= 24 September 2015}} The movies total gross improved to RM8 million after eleven days of release.{{cite news |title=Polis Evo kutip RM8 juta dalam tempoh 11 hari |newspaper= Astro Awani|date= 28 September 2015|url=http://www.astroawani.com/berita-hiburan/polis-evo-kutip-rm8-juta-dalam-tempoh-11-hari-74769 }} After three weeks, the total collection continued to soar to RM13 million with cinemas capped at 102 locations. The earnings added another RM2 million after a month, totalling RM15 million.{{cite web |url=http://www.astrogempak.com.my/ArticleDetails/tabid/597/ArticleID/160737/28-Hari-Tayangan-Kutipan-Terkini-Polis-Evo-RM15-Juta.aspx#.Vh-HuMwAKtA.facebook |title= 28 Hari Tayangan, Kutipan Terkini Polis Evo RM15 Juta|accessdate=2015-10-15 |publisher=Astrogempak.com.my }} After six weeks, total gross was at RM16 million.{{cite news |title=Apa istimewanya 'Polis Evo'? Pengkritik dedah ramuan kaut RM16j |first=Zurairi |last=AR |newspaper=The Malay Mail |date= 24 October 2015|url=http://www.themalaymailonline.com/projekmmo/berita/article/apa-istimewanya-polis-evo-pengkritik-dedah-ramuan-kaut-rm16j }}
After 60 days in cinema, the total gross reached RM17.8 million, breaking record previously held by 2014's film The Journey (RM16.87 million).{{cite web |url=http://www.finas.gov.my/en/malaysian-box-office/|title=MALAYSIAN BOX OFFICE 2015|publisher=Finas}}
Theme song
{{Infobox song
| name = EVO
| type = single
| artist = Joe Flizzow and SonaOne
| released = {{Start date|2015}}
| recorded = 2015
| genre = Hip hop
| length = {{Duration|m=4|s=17}}
| writer =
- Audi Mok
- Joe Flizzow
- SonaOne
- Shazee Ishak
| label =
- Measat Broadcasting
- Astro Shaw
- Tayangan Unggul
| producer =
- Measat Broadcasting
- Astro Shaw
- Tayangan Unggul
}}
The soundtrack for this film is EVO by Joe Flizzow and SonaOne. This song was released on 3 August 2015 at Hard Rock Cafe, Kuala Lumpur.{{cite news |title= Joe Flizzow to duet with Taiwanese Dominique Tsai|first=Dennis |last=Chua |newspaper=New Straits Times |date=4 August 2015 |url=http://www.nst.com.my/news/2015/09/joe-flizzow-duet-taiwanese-dominique-tsai |accessdate=24 September 2015 }}
Sequel
{{main|Polis Evo 2}}
Production for sequel Polis EVO took longer time due to location related issues. Initial plan was to commence shooting prior Ramadhan (around the month of May) 2017. Polis EVO 2 will witness Joel Soh replacing Ghaz Abu Bakar in the director seat and will include Erra Fazira as co-star.{{cite news|url=https://www.star2.com/entertainment/movies/movie-news/2017/06/29/zizan-razak-polis-evo-2/|title=Zizan Razak shapes up up for Polis Evo 2|date=29 June 2017|access-date=22 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180222230037/https://www.star2.com/entertainment/movies/movie-news/2017/06/29/zizan-razak-polis-evo-2/|archive-date=22 February 2018|url-status=dead}}
Indonesian actress, Raline Shah will be the female lead replacing Nora Danish in the film. Several clips in social media were uploaded showing her undergoing training exercise with Shaheizy Sam in preparation for the film.{{cite news |url=http://www.astroawani.com/berita-hiburan/raline-shah-heroin-filem-polis-evo-2-149789|title=Raline Shah heroin filem Polis Evo 2?|date= 20 July 2017}}
Principal photography for Polis EVO 2 started at end October 2017 at locations in Kuala Lumpur and Kuantan and wrapped in January 2018 with Zizan Razak dan Shaheizy Sam reviving their characters as Police Inspectors, including other stars such as Erra Fazira, Hairul Azreen and Tanta Ginting from Indonesia.{{cite news |url=http://www.cinema.com.my/bm/articles/news_details.aspx?search=2017.n_zizanrazakjanji_38995&title=Zizan-Razak-janji-Polis-Evo-2-lebih-hebat#dhe7d6Xxskg8BgeP.97|title=Zizan Razak janji "Polis Evo 2" lebih hebat|date= 29 November 2017}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.astrogempak.com.my/polisevo Official website]
- {{IMDb title|5132854|Polis Evo}}
- {{IMFDB title|Polis_Evo|Polis Evo}}
- {{Netflix title}}
- {{YouTube|3y0gvKEZi_s&pp|Polis EVO}}
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Category:Malaysian action films
Category:Malaysian action comedy films
Category:Tayangan Unggul films
Category:2010s buddy cop films