At least I told myself, at the most, it would be the Malay version of the 2003 English hit.

But, as the movie went on, I sank into the film, feeling ashamed that I doubted it.

Cinta stood out on it’s own.

No, I’m not a crybaby or a hopeless romantic, but the film truly has its own touch, at least, according to the girl beside me, who was secretly weeping during the more soppy parts of the movie.

Directed by first-timer Kabir Bhatia, with the script written by Mira Mustaffa, five love stories with different tunes were assembled into one film.

Although each story stands independently, the characters and the love stories are connected beautifully and smoothly, leaving the viewer craving for more drama.

The combination of the young and old generations of love, added more spice to Cinta, opening the audience up to a wider range of love’s dimensions.

Having less of a variety of actors and actresses worked for Cinta.

From Amani to Datuk Rahim Razali, everyone played their part naturally, engaging the audience with their emotional struggles.

Even though Cinta is set in a modern contemporary style, reflecting the urban setting of Kuala Lumpur, different looks of love are portrayed in different walks of life.

From the naive kampung girl to the owner of a publishing empire, every role carries the same theme, a theme that never fades with time.

It wasn’t all about love in Cinta, but the element of humanity was also injected, adding more depth to the flick.

With solid performances from veterans Datuk Rahim Razali and Fatimah Abu Bakar, who has not been on the big screen for a long time, plus a soothing soundtrack, make this movie a must-see.

Cinta
director: khabir bhatia
casts: fasha sandha, rita rudaini, nanu baharuddin, sharifah amani, fatimah abu bakar, eizlan yusuff, pierre andre, que haidar, rashidi ishak and datuk rahim razali

By Nur Aqidah Azizi
Source: http://www.mmail.com.my/Current_News/mm/Buzz/BMoviesX-Tra/20061130105050/Article/index.html