A Malaysian YouTuber has a piece of shocking news for all local movie lovers. We all know that Mechamato Movie successfully collects RM10 million just six days after its release in cinemas. However, Mechamato Movie is now got great competition because Avatar 2 is also showing in cinemas.
From popular Malaysian YouTuber, @zhafvlog’s point of view, he sees that local movies are not well-received by our cinema companies compared to international movies. He notices there is less showtime for Mechamato Movie since Avatar is also in cinemas.
ANCAMAN FILEM LUAR NEGARA UNTUK MECHAMATO
Walaupun Mechamato berjaya kutip 10juta dalam masa 6 hari, kini mereka diancam dgn keluarnya filem Avatar 2. Seperti biasa, filem tempatan dianak-tirikan oleh panggung wayang tempatan. Showtime #MechamatoMovie telah cut down sehingga… pic.twitter.com/2qyNgw6dHW
— #ZHAFVLOG (@zhafvlog) December 15, 2022
Other Malaysians feel the same way about the cinemas’ treatment of local movies.
From the issue of student price to the size of the cinema’s hall, people are disappointed with the cinema’s unsupportive treatment of our local movie.
Nonetheless, there is nothing we can do except to hope for all Malaysians to support our local movie, Mechamato Movie. @zhafvlog usually speaks his mind on movies that he watched on his YouTube channel, under the same name. He assures Malaysians that Mechamato Movie is worth watching.
Furthermore, in another tweet from @KeeYongPin, the Co-Founder of Animonsta Studios, he thanked those who have supported Mechamato Movie. He revealed that his team will find a way to negotiate with the cinema companies for more showtimes for the local movie.
Terima kasih kepada semua yang sokong filem tempatan! Sokongan anda semua amat penting bagi #MechamatoMovie sementara pihak kami akan terus berunding dengan pihak pawagam untuk cari jalan tengah terbaik supaya semua penonton dapat peluang untuk tonton movie ini! https://t.co/QfAwPcsFlt
— Kee Yong Pin (@KeeYongPin) December 15, 2022
The co-founder also advised Malaysians to buy movie tickets early online so they can enjoy Mechamato Movie with their family at an appropriate time.
You hear that? Plan your schedule, and buy your tickets now! Let’s support our local movie!
Others on Twitter also hoped that Mechamato Movie will get more showtimes, and hope that people enjoy the movie.
Sources: @zhafvlog, @KeeYongPin (Twitter)
