Otai (2007) - Movie
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Despite three years of wedded bliss, Aiman and Azura remain childless due to Azura's inability to conceive. Buckling under the pressure and threat from his wealthy father that if Aiman does not have a child, he will be struck off his father's will. Azura consented to her husband taking a second wife, with conditions attached. One of the conditions is that she must approve the 'candidate'. Together with his best pal, Sammy, Aiman goes on a hunt. However, all the women were rejected by Azura because they were too beautiful. Finally, Sammy found Aiman's old flame, Mawar, and dress her down to pass Azura's inspection. With Azura's approval, the wedding proceeded. On the wedding day, Mawar's true beauty is revealed and in shock, Azura fainted - but because she is pregnant! Will the marriage of two wives and a husband work?
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Otai
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What I loved most: The catchy Otai jinggle
What I really hated: The slapstick, stupid comedy & the overacting doctor.
In this film, Otai (Malay for old timer, experienced person) is the title of a talk show hosted by Aznil Nawawi (AZNIL NAWAWI as himself) and a forgetable female co-host. Aiman (SAIFUL APEK) and his 9 months pregnant wife Azura (NASHA AZIZ) were invited as guests for the show, to share their life experience in a polygamous marriage with the show's audiences. The film then revolves around the set of Otai and flashback scenes on the marriage life of Aiman and Azura. In the flashback scenes, Azura was preassured by Aiman's father Tan Sri Mansur (SALLEH YAKOB) to allow Aiman to take a second wife since she was unable to conceive after marrying Aiman for 3 years. After consulting her nosy mother (AZEAN IRDAWATY), Azura finaly agreed to let Aiman take a second wife but with some illogical conditions - one of which is she has to agree with Aiman's choice of new wife. With his cousin Sani (YASSIN) Aiman then set interview sessions to find a bride for him. However, the interview went hire wire and hillarious since Azura's approval is required for the new wife. Aiman then set a plan with Sani to marry his former girlfriend Mawarni (newcomer FEEZA) and finaly managed to marry her after disguising her as a plain looking kampung girl. However, the doctor declared Azura is few week pregnant on Aiman's wedding day after the solemnisation of his marriage to Mawarni. Now that she is pregnant, Mawarni is deemed no longer necessary in the polygamous marriange and treated like a house maid by Azura, much to the dislike of Aiman. With 2 wives statying under the same roof, it is up to Aiman to pecify them for a harmonoius polygamous marriage life between the 3 of them. Though the issue of polygamy is a heavy and sensitive issue, the film still managed to present this issue on a light hearted manner. However, being a comedy film doesn't mean extra care need not be taken in this sensitive issue. One of Azura's illogical and unfair condition for Aiman to spend most of the time with her instead of his new wife for instance is no laughing matter since this is not in the spirit of a polygamous marriage - a husband need to be fair to both of his wives. Most of the comedy in the film are also slapstick and stupid, courtessy of Saiful Apek and Yassin. Overall, this film is quite entertaining, thanks to the cathcy Otai jinggle and if you leave behind logical thinking outside the cinema hall.
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The movie opens in the set of a television talk-show programme called "Otai". Aiman (Saipul Apek) is awarded the title 'suami mithali' (exemplary husband) and he shares his story with the audience.
A flashback takes us to the start of the story. Married for three years and without a child, Aiman and wife, Azura (Nasha Aziz), undergo pressure from both in-laws. Aiman's dad, Tan Sri Mansur (Saleh Yakob), threatens that if he doesn't have a grandchild by the end of the year, he would give away all his inheritance to orphans!
On the other hand, the couple is also urged to go for a medical checkup. The results show that Azura has a problem conceiving. After much deliberation, Azura agrees to allow Aiman to marry for the second time but the decision doesn't come easily and is even attached with seven conditions! Aiman pretends to be upset by his wife's decision but secretly sets up a plan together with his good friend Sammy (Yassin) to find him a suitable bride.
Azura is fussy in the picking process and demands for a girl that isn't pretty. So after scheming, Aiman manages to marry Mawar (Faeza), the girl of his choice, by disguising her as a village girl. Nevertheless, Azura faints on the wedding day after seeing Mawar's true beauty and when rushed to the hospital, Azura is discovered to be pregnant!
Conflict arises when both wives return to the same home and Azura fumes with jealousy over Mawar. Unable to tolerate their attitudes, Aiman avoids both wives and seeks Sammy's help once again to find wife number three!
When Mawar and Azura find out, they regret and start begging Sammy to bring them to the wedding. There they plead for forgiveness but Aiman cares only for the wedding. This time however, it is Mawar who faints but what is the cause and who was the one who got married? How will the story end with Aiman and his wives?
Two thumbs up to the director for treading on sensitive ground with utmost care and for transforming the issue of polygamy into a hilarious and entertaining comedy that's suitable for all. It is portrayed in such a way that your attention sticks with the show and the passing of time is not felt at all!
The perfectly cast line-up all bring out the best in their roles. The famous ones - Saiful Apek, Nasha Aziz, Yassin and Aznil have no trouble with all the right touches of facial expressions. For one that's relatively new to the cinema industry, the sweet Faeza definitely comes across as likeable.
The "Otai" music score handled by KRU Music is catchy and the tunes stay in one's mind even after exiting the cinema. Sound effects were good throughout the movie especially during Aznil's comedy bits.
Overall, "Otai" has proven to be a quality production from the 'otai' (old-timer) of the industry, Prof. Madya A. Razak Mohaideen. He has introduced a very poignant topic, blended it with the right genre and presented it with the perfect characters. For one who has already produced movies such as "Nana Tanjung", "Mami Jarum" and "Main-main Cinta", it comes as no surprise that through "Otai" we can truly appreciate his presence in our Malaysian film industry. It's definitely worth a watch this Raya season.
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