Sheriff: Narko Integriti

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Sheriff: Narko Integriti
Theatrical release poster by Zouqiberapi
Directed bySyafiq Yusof
Written by
  • Nazifdin Nasrudin
  • Syafiq Yusof
Screenplay bySyafiq Yusof
Story byYusof Haslam
Produced by
  • Yusof Haslam
  • Raja Jastina Arshad
Starring
CinematographyRahimi Maidin
Edited by
  • Izaq Yuzaini
  • Nazifdin Nasrudin
  • Syafiq Yusof
Music by
  • Sham Stalin
  • Latt Faizal
Production
companies
Skop Productions
Astro Shaw
Distributed byAstro Shaw
Release dates
  • 18 April 2024 (2024-04-18) (Malaysia, Brunei & Singapore)
Running time
112 minutes
CountryMalaysia
LanguageMalay
BudgetRM6 million
Box officeRM52 million

Sheriff: Narko Integriti is a 2024 Malaysian Malay-language action thriller film directed and screenplay by Syafiq Yusof based on story by his father, Yusof Haslam who also produced the film with co-produced and distributed by Skop Productions and Astro Shaw. Starring Zul Ariffin as the titular character with Syafiq Kyle, Aaron Aziz, Elizabeth Tan and Azira Shafinaz.

The film's principal photography ran for 81 days around Klang Valley from February to May 2023, right after the release of Polis Evo 3, also directed by Syafiq. The film was released in Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore cinema on 18 April 2024, a week after Eid al-Fitr. The film received huge positive review from critics and filmmaker for its direction, writing, casting, camera movement and plot twist.

Premise[edit]

Nazri, a police member from the Narcotics Department feels that the problem of Tony Ifrit's methamphetamine drug syndicate is becoming more widespread and they often escape the grip of the law when going through the judgment process. Nazri decided to solve the problem himself. Meanwhile, Sheriff, a policeman from the Integrity Department was sent by the IGP to solve the 'Meth Killer' case. Sheriff and Nazri are assigned to be under one department. There is a possibility that the Meth Killer is in the Narcotics Department itself.

Cast[edit]

  • Zul Ariffin as DSP Sherifuddin Hussein, an officer from Integrity Department (real-life Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (ISCD) of RMP) who caught other police
    • Mikael Noah as young Sheriff
  • Syafiq Kyle as Inspector Nazri Mutalib, a young police officer from Narcotics Department and the brother of ASP Syazlin. Nazri also known to be Meth Killer
  • Aaron Aziz as Tony Ifrit, a methamphetamine drug dealer
  • Elizabeth Tan as ASP Jennifer Wong, a D1 Special Force unit from RMP and rat of Tony Ifrit
  • Azira Shafinaz as ASP Syazlin, a women police officer from Narcotics Department and sister of Inspector Nazri
  • Amir Nafis as Inspector Farouk, second rat of Tony Ifrit
  • Kodi Rasheed as Firdaus bin Ishak, a Malaysian Army veteran who gave information to Inspector Nazri
  • Shaharuddin Thamby as Superintendent Muhammad Malik bin Abdullah, head of the Criminal Investigation from Narcotics Department who was killed by Inspector Nazri
  • Esma Daniel as Superintendent Roslan, head of Integrity Department
  • Kamal Affandi Hashim as DSP Hafsham, second in-command of Malik's unit and incumbent commanding officer
  • Natasya Mahyan as Sub-inspector Wani, Inspector Nazri's fiancee and an undercover Narcotics Department police who was raped and killed by Tony Ifrit
  • Hazama Azmi as Inspector Amirul Asyraff (cameo), a police officer who protects the gambling activity
  • Azri Iskandar as Hussein Osman, DSP Sheriff's father who was shot by police in the 80s (flashback)
  • Hasnul Rahmat as Syed Abdul Rahman, a corrupt Chief Judge of Malaya who receive bribe from Tony Ifrit
  • Zen Ng as Detective Hong
  • Meynillen Thamil Selvan as Detective Nagarajah
  • Siraj Alsagoff as Corporal Arkash, a police officer in the 80s who shot DSP Sheriff's father

For additional characters, Azalizan Azaman was cast as Faizal, Mohd Khairulanuar Zulkifli as Razak, Mohamad Fadhil Haniff as Kapak, Hazly Hassan and Nizam Bahar potrayed as Tony's Guard and Joannes Anak Mosas, Akmal Asyraf and Muhammad Azri Mokhtar as Tony's Gang.

Faizal Noar, who previsouly worked with Syafiq Yusof as assistant director and Hassan Muthalib were mentioned in the film for "creating" Hujan di Kuala Lumpur (Rain in Kuala Lumpur) film. The title was used as a evidence from Nazri for what he do on the night.

Production[edit]

Sheriff: Narko Integriti is the third police film directed by Syafiq Yusof after KL Special Force (2018) and Polis Evo 3 (2023). It marks the fourth collaboration between Syafiq and Zul Ariffin after Misteri Dilaila (2019), Penunggang Agama (2021) and Penunggang Agama 2 (2021). The other actors involved are Syafiq Kyle,[1] Azira Shafinaz, Elizabeth Tan, Aaron Aziz, Shaharuddin Thamby, Kodi Rasheed, Esma Daniel, Hazama Azmi and Azri Iskandar.[2] Shaharuddin and Esma previously acted together in KL Special Force, while Elizabeth starred in Misteri Dilaila and Abang Long Fadil 3 (2022), both directed by Syafiq. This is also a first film project of Syafiq Kyle and Azira Shafinaz together after they previously appeared in Married Tapi Benci (2016) and One Cent Thief (2022) drama series. The character, Tony Ifrit was originally intended to go to Azhan Rani, but was replaced by Aaron Aziz after being dropped from The Original Gangster (2024) due to some friction between Aaron and Syamsul Yusof.[3][4][5] Aaron reveals that Syamsul told him to inject for losing weight at first place.[6]

Syafiq added that he grew up watching police dramas and films, not just Gerak Khas but also Hollywood films such as Lethal Weapon and Die Hard.[2]

"Sheriff is based on real police stories in the West as well as Hong Kong and back home. I made sure that we got a star-studded cast of talented and popular names."

He also reveals that Syerif (Sheriff in Malay) was a working title for production.[2]

Syafiq admitted that his father really liked the film he directed, but did not have the opportunity to show this film to his brother, Syamsul Yusof.[7]

In the trailer that uploaded, some people getting angry after shows "a whole" plot of the film, but Syafiq later deny it.[8] He reveal that he decided to reveal the "Meth Killer" (portrayed by Syafiq Kyle) to use reversed concept of "Whodunnit" or "Howcatchem".[8][9][10] He hopes that it can attracted audience to watch the film as it was Syafiq's first experimental with the concept.[11]

Release[edit]

Rating[edit]

The film was originally given 13 classification rating, but was upped a level into new 16 rating from LPF.[12] Syafiq therefore forced to agree LPF's decision. He stated that the film don't have extreme scenes[a] but he thinks due to the topic that was opened that made the film changed the rating.[12] LPF gave the film green light for release it in theather.[13]

The official trailer of the film was released on the official YouTube channel of Skop Productions and Astro Shaw on March 22, 2024,[9] and scheduled to released in Malaysia and Singapore cinema on 18 April 2024, a week after Eid al-Fitr.

Promotion[edit]

To promote the film, Skop Productions together with Secret Recipe giving away 15 pair of gala night of the film based on Snap & Win contest.[14] Golden Screen Cinemas giving away Raya envelope and voucher in selected cinemas starting 2nd April.[15] TGV Cinemas will run a Eid al-Fitr open house for two days contains this film and Badarawuhi di Desa Penari for RM75 with 2x MovieMoney.[16] Astro Shaw also giveaway Raya envelope in certain locations to promote the film.[17]

Reception[edit]

Box office[edit]

Sheriff gained more than RM1 million for early screening on 17 April across Malaysia.[18] It was later increased to RM6.4 million, thus beats out War on Terror: KL Anarchy as highest 16-rated Malaysian film.[19] It ends on RM11.4 million in weekend thanks to magnificent support.[20] Just a day later, the film increased by RM5 million to RM16.4 million by Sunday afternoon.[21][22] The film ends a week cycle by collecting RM22.1 million, just behind Polis Evo 3 (RM25 million) and Mat Kilau (RM23 million).[23] It later raised to RM28 million after 9 days of screening across three countries.[24] The film become Malaysia's number one box office film after beating out Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Money Not Enough 3 by collecting RM31 million in two weeks, thus beats out BoBoiBoy Movie 2 (2019) and Air Force The Movie (2022).[25][26][27] The film was later increased to RM35.3 million, closed to total collection of Mechamato Movie (2022) co-produced by Astro Shaw.[28] The film become Skop Productions' and Astro Shaw's second highest box office film, behind Polis Evo 3 (RM54 million) co-produced with Blackflag by collecting RM44.5 million.[29][30]

Critical response[edit]

The film receives huge positive reaction from critics and filmmaker for its direction, acting, script and camera movement especially Zul Ariffin and Syafiq Kyle. Casey written for her Casey Movie Mania states that the film was an engrossing mix of thriller and mystery. She also praised Izaq Yuzaini's editing for not dragging or overstay its welcome. She gave it 4 out of 5 stars.[31]

Kiapbod on his retro perspective review wrote that the film was full of plot twist as the main ingredient in the film. He also praised actors' performance especially Syafiq after One Cent Thief (2022) and Polis Evo 3 (2023).[32] Zhafvlog wrote in his Twitter that he felt palpitations due to its action, fighting scene especially by Zul and Aaron Aziz and epic shooting action. He gave 5 out of 5 infinity stars which also puts it as his favorite local film.[33]

Azri Azizan wrote for World of Buzz praised the film after collecting RM6.4 million in 2 days by stating is as "doesn’t have to be a comic book movie as long as the plot intrigues the audience and keeps them at the edge of their seats with the twists and turns".[19]

Sheriff has become Yusof Haslam's best present for his 70th birthday. He told to Malay Mail,[34]

“... with the economy not being so good now, I was a bit worried how the film will fare but with Allah’s blessings, the film has been receiving an encouraging response and (for this) I am very grateful,”.

“I am also grateful that my children (Syafiq Yusof and Syamsul Yusof) are very talented and Allah has given them a way to make their work easier and their works are widely accepted,”

“I cannot say that I expect a certain (box office) collection, but looking at the film’s (Sheriff) momentum from day to day as well as from what netizens have to say, we can say that there is confidence...but we cannot know how far it can go in terms of is collections,”

— Son Shafiq’s ‘Sheriff’ success a meaningful 70th birthday gift for Yusof Haslam

Vice President of Malay Nusantara Business and Head of Astro Shaw, Raja Jastina Raja Arshad who served as executive producer thank everyone who supported the film and stated that the film will create history for Malay films.[35]

A viewer from Kelantan decide to fly to Negeri Sembilan for watch the film due to no cinema were placed there.[36] A mosque organization parodied the film as "Meth Slipper" to remind everyone for not stealing slipper in mosque.[37]

Aziz M. Osman feels grateful after PDRM being opened in freedom for filmmaking.[38]

Controversy[edit]

Syafiq debunked fake news alleging PDRM's investigation of Yusof for tarnishing their image, affirming on Twitter that the police granted permission for the film's production..[39]

Additionally, he cautioned parents about bringing children to watch the movie, especially after it received a 16-rating from LPF,.[40] sparked by viral TikTok videos showing minors present at showings.[41]

References[edit]

Footnotes[edit]

  1. ^ It was later confirmed that there was a disguising scene in the film by audience.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Chua, Dennis (23 May 2023). "#Showbiz: Syafiq Yusof to release second star-studded police drama next year | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Chua, Dennis (6 June 2023). "#Showbiz: New police action adventure film 'Syerif' | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  3. ^ Supramani, Shivani (23 March 2023). "Aaron Aziz Dropped From Original Gangster Movie Due To Health, Age And Weight Factors, Reveals Syamsul Yusof | TRP". The Rakyat Post. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  4. ^ Zainal, Ramlah (23 March 2023). "'Syamsul, kau jawablah di Padang Mahsyar nanti' - Aaron Aziz". Harian Metro. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  5. ^ HUSAIN, NURUL HUDA (23 March 2023). "Faktor badan, kesihatan Aaron Aziz digugurkan - Syamsul". Sinar Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Actor Aaron Aziz says director Syamsul Yusof made him take injections to lose weight for movie". The Straits Times. 26 March 2023. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  7. ^ Zainal, Ramlah (24 March 2024). "'Ayah suka filem Sheriff, tapi Syamsul belum tonton lagi' - Syafiq Yusof". Harian Metro. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Syafiq Yusof Dedah Mengapa Identiti 'Meth Killer' Dipapar Awal Dalam Trailer 'Sheriff: Narko Integriti'". MyBERITA - Berita Digital Pilihan Anda! (in Malay). 24 March 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Siakap Keli". siakapkeli.my. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  10. ^ "Sheriff: Filem Belum Tayang Tapi Syafiq Yusof Selamba Dedah Identiti Meth Killer, Ini Sebabnya". gempak.com. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  11. ^ Yusof, Syafiq [@syafiqyusof] (23 March 2024). "Satu konsep baru yg saya cuba bereksperimen. Jangan lupa tonton Filem Sheriff : Narko Integriti di pawagam 18 April 2024 🙏" (Tweet) (in Malay). Retrieved 7 April 2024 – via Twitter.
  12. ^ a b Zainal, Ramlah (31 March 2024). "Syafiq akur filem Sheriff diklasifikasi 16 oleh LPF". Berita Harian. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  13. ^ AULA, WAFA (18 April 2024). "Filem Sheriff dapat lampu hijau PDRM, LPF". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  14. ^ Secret Recipe [@secretrecipemy] (2 April 2024). "😍 SNAP AND WIN 😍 In collaboration with Skop Production for the new movie Sheriff, we are giving 15 FREE PREMIERE GALA NIGHT TICKETS 🎞️🥳" – via Instagram.
  15. ^ Golden Screen Cinemas [@gscinemas] (2 April 2024). "Jom dapatkan sampul raya #Sheriff #NarkoIntegriti PERCUMA dan baucer diskaun GSC dengan setiap pembelian 2 tiket di pawagam GSC terpilih mulai hari ini! 😉" – via Instagram.
  16. ^ TGV Cinemas [@tgvcinemas] (6 April 2024). "Syoknya Raya tahun ni sebab kita boleh beraya dengan #BadarawuhiDiDesaPenari dan #Sheriff di Rumah Terbuka TGV!🔥 Habis je tengok wayang, korang boleh terus makan besar. Kita ada Nasi Impit, Lemang, Rendang Ayam, Mi Kari dan banyak lagi!😍🍉 20 April: TGV Sunway Pyramid & TGV Central i-City 🍉 21 April: TGV Pavilion Bukit Jalil & TGV Sunway Velocity Jom, BELI TIKET SEKARANG sebab takut "SOLD OUT"! Jumpa di sana ya dan Selamat ber- #GembirayadiTGV!🎉" – via Instagram.
  17. ^ Astro Shaw [@astroshaw] (7 April 2024). "Lagi berapa hari je lagi nak raya geng! Jom dapatkan sampul raya PERCUMA di lokasi kami: Tarikh: 07 April 2024 (AHAD) lokasi: Bazaar Raya, Jalan TAR Masa: 7.00 PM - 12.00 AM Jumpa korang dekat sana! Tak Semua Boleh Settle. Dari pengarah blockbuster Syafiq Yusof @fiq000s" (in Malay). Retrieved 7 April 2024 – via Instagram.
  18. ^ "Kutipan awal filem Sheriff: Narko Integriti cecah lebih RM1 juta". www.astroawani.com. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
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  24. ^ "Sheriff: 9 hari tayangan, kaut RM28 juta!". www.astroawani.com. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
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  27. ^ MOHAMED, NORDEN (1 May 2024). "Berdepan mahkamah media sosial". Sinar Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 5 May 2024.
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  33. ^ Zhafran, Zulkiply [@zhafvlog] (16 April 2024). "SHERIFF - 5/5 Infinity Stars By far the best local film ever. Ternyata Keluarga Yusof Haslam adalah harapan perfileman Negara. Filem Sheriff pasal korupsi dalam PDRM, truthful, realistic, kualiti audio & visual dalam filem bertaraf Hollywood! Sepanjang filem hati aku tak henti berdebar2, ending puas hati, fighting scene dan aksi tembak menembak kemas dan epic, lakonan 110% drpd semua cast especially Zul Arifin & Syafiq Kyle. Sebuah anjakan paradigma bagi industri perfileman Malaysia, dah lama aku tak berdebar camni tonton filem tempatan. Trust me, the trailer shows nothing Truly, Syafiq Yusof masih kekal RAJA PLOT TWIST 😭" (Tweet) (in Malay). Retrieved 28 April 2024 – via Twitter.
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  35. ^ Jefri, Najiy (25 April 2024). "Sheriff bakal cipta sejarah perfileman Melayu". Harian Metro. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
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  39. ^ Yusof, Syafiq [@syafiqyusof] (24 April 2024). "Ini berita palsu! Fake news! Filem Sheriff : Narko Integriti telah mendapat kerjasama dan kelulusan PDRM dari peringkat skrip sehingga habis pengambaran. Lembaga Penapisan Filem Malaysia (LPF) di bawah KDN juga telah meluluskan filem ini dengan klasifikasi (16)" (Tweet). Retrieved 28 April 2024 – via Twitter.
  40. ^ "Hanya untuk 16 tahun ke atas, Syafiq Yusof pesan patuhi klasifikasi tayangan 'Sheriff' - Hiburan | mStar". www.mstar.com.my. 21 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  41. ^ Yusof, Syafiq [@syafiqyusof] (21 April 2024). "Ralat info sebelum ini. Tiada P, hanya klasifikasi 16 untuk filem Sheriff : Narko Integriti. Filem ini hanya untuk tontonan 16 tahun ke atas. Harap maklum 🙏" (Tweet) (in Malay). Retrieved 28 April 2024 – via Twitter.

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