Lat, HMM & AF

We went to see Lat the musical as Istana Budaya. The thing about Lat is that he looks cute and cuddly and his cartoon of himself is equally adorable. It would not be difficult to delved into the man himself. Ordinary or out of ordinary events, there would sure be a caricuture of an interesting aspect or moment of that event in the paper the next day that only Lat could capture. And it would be exaggerated, to the point and hilarious. But most importantly Malaysian - he is the epitome of 1Malaysia. However, I was slightly disappointed as the musical did not capture that essence of Lat. Although I love the character of Mrs Hew, Frankie, Lat's father and the poignant moment when Awie's voice soared with sadness upon his father's death, I give the show a B.

But OMG - Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa - what can I say !!! AMAZINGLY BRILLIANT. I was proud that a local production can churn out such international class act - parallel to the internationally acclaimed "Alexander, Thor, Braveheart" and the likes. I wished to say WELL DONE & CONGRATULATIONS to the KRU team. I remember going to the first KRU concert with the children at the stadium long time ago and I think I enjoyed it more than the kids. Even at that time they emphasised on quality entertainment. HMM is a clear A. I'm not giving it an A+ cos the teeth of all the actors were too glaringly white and perfect. Just leave the hero's teeth perfect. Other barbarians and villians should be crooked, decayed, blackened or some teeth missing as Jack Sparrow's !!!

Call me lame but I enjoyed Konsert Akademi Fantasia - though not as much as before and tears not shed anymore. Back then it would be the weekly family entertainment - I would make ready or order TV dinner with lots of snacks. Since this is said to be the last AF, with the efferversant Aznil as the anchor with his "kezutan" and gila-gila Sarimah, Amy Search as the pengetua, it may be a good showing. Hopefully the judges would not be too technical and arrogant but be the likes of JLo & Stev Tyler of American Idol (plezzz no Ramli MS, Aman Ramli, Fauziah Ahmad Daud & Shafinaz - bring back Kudsia Kahar) . So I will be in front of the TV come tomorrow night - ready to fight for the TV remote with my beloved who is no more interested in AF after Stacy season.