Bunohan Review (2012) — 73% Celluloid Score
Directed by Dain Said · 2012 ·
Is Bunohan worth watching?
Yes. Bunohan (2012) earns a 73% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as बुनोहान ブノハン 野蛮的骄傲 野蠻的驕傲 บูโนฮัน: กลับบ้านเก่า
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (84/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (78%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (70/100).
- Celluloid Score 73% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Bunohan worth watching?
Yes — Bunohan earns a 73% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (3.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Dain Said’s Kelantanese crime fable won JAFF’s Golden Hanoman in 2012 — a Malay-language landmark that put Malaysian art cinema on the Jogja map.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Bunohan about?
3 brother return to the village of Bunohan with three very different reasons; they will encounter death, deceit and a very grim revelation.
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Critic Reviews
Bunohan (2012) Review: Brothers, Blood and Kelantan Myth
★★★½☆
Bunohan is Dain Said's moody Malay-language crime fable about three brothers drawn back to their Kelantan village, strong on atmosphere if sometimes opaque.
Mostly yes. It is a striking, atmospheric Malaysian crime drama for viewers who like slow-burning genre films, though its storytelling can be hard to follow.
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Bunohan: frequently asked questions
Is Bunohan worth watching?
Yes. Bunohan (2012) has a Celluloid Score of 73%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
How long is Bunohan?
Bunohan runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
What is Bunohan rated?
Bunohan is rated 18A in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Bunohan?
Bunohan is directed by Dain Said and stars Zahiril Adzim, Faizal Hussein, Pekin Ibrahim, Bront Palarae, Namron.
What is the Metascore for Bunohan?
Metacritic's Metascore for Bunohan is 70 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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