Metrofulus
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The city of Metrofulus is a fictional city-state
featured in the Malaysian blockbuster
superhero
film, Cicak-Man. The whole city was created using heavily edited shots of various locations in Malaysia. The name Metrofulus is a parody name of the word metropolis and means money in certain Malay dialects or slang. Metrofulus is also referred by its citizens as a country. It also has its own flag, passport, currency and license plates.
Though Cicak-Man is a Malaysian superhero film, Bandar Metrofulus structures and buildings look more like London
or New York
and nothing like Kuala Lumpur
. When viewed by several scenes in Cicak-Man, a building that looks like the Sears Tower
and the Empire State Building
combined together is seen. Another one is in Cicakman 2 - Planet Hitam
when Hairi runs across the roof of a building to change into Cicak Man, what can be seen as a heavily edited Sears Tower and John Hancock Center
can be seen in the skyline.
. However, snow was not seen in Metrofulus as of Cicakman 2-Planet Hitam.
(Cast: Jalaluddin Hassan
) who is helped by five ministers
. The tax may be controversial if Bandar Metrofulus was real since all electric appliance
s like ovens and refrigerators have high taxes imposed on them. People are not allowed to comment about this. It seems that tax and toll raising (even up to 100%) occurs quite often because Metrofulusians do not seem surprised about it. The biggest controversy is the price that should be paid to cross the road. Fulus is the fictional currency used in Bandar Metrofulus that is parodying the Malaysian Ringgit
.
Klon Technologies which is led by Professor Klon enjoys an exclusive monopoly
of science, technology and medical services. The company also receives funding worth millions of fulus to develop more new "vaccines". It also happens that Professor Klon is a crony
of the President of Metrofulus.
channels, Channel 6 and Channel 11. While it also has a radio
station, which is Radio Metrofulus Reality. It also seems to be connected to channels of other countries, including the real life Malaysian TV channel TV3
.
City-state
A city-state is an independent or autonomous entity whose territory consists of a city which is not administered as a part of another local government.-Historical city-states:...
featured in the Malaysian blockbuster
Blockbuster (entertainment)
Blockbuster, as applied to film or theatre, denotes a very popular or successful production. The entertainment industry use was originally theatrical slang referring to a particularly successful play but is now used primarily by the film industry...
superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
film, Cicak-Man. The whole city was created using heavily edited shots of various locations in Malaysia. The name Metrofulus is a parody name of the word metropolis and means money in certain Malay dialects or slang. Metrofulus is also referred by its citizens as a country. It also has its own flag, passport, currency and license plates.
Structures
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
or New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
and nothing like Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
. When viewed by several scenes in Cicak-Man, a building that looks like the Sears Tower
Sears Tower
Sears' optimistic growth projections were not met. Competition from its traditional rivals continued, with new competition by retailing giants such as Kmart, Kohl's, and Wal-Mart. The fortunes of Sears & Roebuck declined in the 1970s as the company lost market share; its management grew more...
and the Empire State Building
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building is a 102-story landmark skyscraper and American cultural icon in New York City at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street. It has a roof height of 1,250 feet , and with its antenna spire included, it stands a total of 1,454 ft high. Its name is derived...
combined together is seen. Another one is in Cicakman 2 - Planet Hitam
Cicakman 2 - Planet Hitam
Cicakman 2 – Planet Hitam is a film sequel of Cicak-Man that had been released in 11 December 2008 by KRU Studios with collaboration with Grand Brilliance Sdn. Bhd...
when Hairi runs across the roof of a building to change into Cicak Man, what can be seen as a heavily edited Sears Tower and John Hancock Center
John Hancock Center
John Hancock Center at 875 North Michigan Avenue in the Streeterville area of Chicago, Illinois, is a 100-story, 1,127-foot tall skyscraper, constructed under the supervision of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, with chief designer Bruce Graham and structural engineer Fazlur Khan...
can be seen in the skyline.
Weather
Bandar Metrofulus has a cold weather. The characters are all wearing thick outfits to show that the weather is cold. This cold weather maybe is why the structures are not like hot-weathered KLKuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
. However, snow was not seen in Metrofulus as of Cicakman 2-Planet Hitam.
Administration and Economy
The city is led by a presidentPresident
A president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
(Cast: Jalaluddin Hassan
Jalaluddin Hassan
Dato' Jalaluddin Hassan is a Malaysian actor and the host of the Malaysian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in Malay....
) who is helped by five ministers
Minister (government)
A minister is a politician who holds significant public office in a national or regional government. Senior ministers are members of the cabinet....
. The tax may be controversial if Bandar Metrofulus was real since all electric appliance
Home appliance
Home appliances are electrical/mechanical machines which accomplish some household functions, such as cooking or cleaning. Home appliances can be classified into:*Major appliances, or White goods*Small appliances, or Brown goods...
s like ovens and refrigerators have high taxes imposed on them. People are not allowed to comment about this. It seems that tax and toll raising (even up to 100%) occurs quite often because Metrofulusians do not seem surprised about it. The biggest controversy is the price that should be paid to cross the road. Fulus is the fictional currency used in Bandar Metrofulus that is parodying the Malaysian Ringgit
Malaysian ringgit
The Malaysian ringgit is the currency of Malaysia. It is divided into 100 sen...
.
Klon Technologies which is led by Professor Klon enjoys an exclusive monopoly
Monopoly
A monopoly exists when a specific person or enterprise is the only supplier of a particular commodity...
of science, technology and medical services. The company also receives funding worth millions of fulus to develop more new "vaccines". It also happens that Professor Klon is a crony
Cronyism
Cronyism is partiality to long-standing friends, especially by appointing them to positions of authority, regardless of their qualifications. Hence, cronyism is contrary in practice and principle to meritocracy....
of the President of Metrofulus.
Television and Radio
Metrofulus has two televisionTelevision
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
channels, Channel 6 and Channel 11. While it also has a radio
Radio
Radio is the transmission of signals through free space by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space...
station, which is Radio Metrofulus Reality. It also seems to be connected to channels of other countries, including the real life Malaysian TV channel TV3
TV3 (Malaysia)
Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad or TV3 began broadcasting on 1 June 1984 as Malaysia’s first commercial television station. It is part of Media Prima Berhad group of companies. It now transmits opened broadcasting business private 24-hours a day, 7 days a week since 1 January 2010...
.
Newspaper
Metrofulus has a daily newspaper called Metrofulus Fokus (The Focus on Metrofulus)See also
- Cicak Man (film series)Cicak Man (film series)The Cicak Man film series consists of two superhero films based on the fictional KRU`s Cicak Man comic book, portrayed by Hairi Yatim....
- Cicakman
- Cicakman 2 - Planet HitamCicakman 2 - Planet HitamCicakman 2 – Planet Hitam is a film sequel of Cicak-Man that had been released in 11 December 2008 by KRU Studios with collaboration with Grand Brilliance Sdn. Bhd...
or else Cicakman 2 - Black Planet in EnglishEnglish languageEnglish is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... - Computer-generated imageryComputer-generated imageryComputer-generated imagery is the application of the field of computer graphics or, more specifically, 3D computer graphics to special effects in art, video games, films, television programs, commercials, simulators and simulation generally, and printed media...