Cover image via @kevintandoori (Instagram)
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Movie fans and commuters are taking a trip down memory lane after a social media post went viral, comparing the Bukit Jalil LRT station to the iconic ending scene of the 1999 heist film Entrapment
The Instagram post by @kevintandoori, who shares nostalgic throwbacks of landmarks and past events, features side-by-side screenshots from the film alongside current footage of the station, highlighting both surprising similarities and glaring differences.
The clip begins with world-renowned thief Robert "Mac" MacDougal, portrayed by the late Sir Sean Connery, sharing a final conversation with insurance investigator Virginia "Gin" Baker, played by Catherine Zeta-Jones, just before she is taken into custody by authorities.
The scene then shows the pair reuniting at the station after Gin cleverly avoids capture by pretending to hold Mac at gunpoint and escaping on the train.
As Mac sits alone, Gin returns, having switched trains mid-station, and the two happily reunite, with Gin immediately proposing their next heist.
The comparison video points out that the LRT station is referred to as 'Pudu' in the film (scriptwriters opted for the simpler name for Connery's convenience) and was originally painted entirely white.
Today, the platform retains much of its original structure, though the white paint has been replaced with a colourful, multi-hued scheme
Entrapment was among the first Hollywood films to prominently feature Malaysia, putting local landmarks on the international stage.
Iconic sites such as the PETRONAS Twin Towers and the Bukit Jalil LRT station gave global audiences a glimpse of Kuala Lumpur's skyline and public transport hubs.
At the time, the government provided support to the filming crew with visa processing, customs clearance, telecommunications, and security, aiming to promote Malaysia as a prime filming location.
The comparison video stirred nostalgia among older Malaysians, showcasing how the station, which opened on 11 July 1998, appeared immaculate at the time of filming.
"This LRT had only been open for about a year since its launch in 1998, so it makes sense that the station still looked clean and pristine in 1999," said a netizen.
Another commenter noted that since then, sponsors had the station painted in brighter colours. While some weren't fans of the vibrant look, other amenities had clearly improved.
"When I saw it recently, it looked much better. There's now a proper walkway to the stadium, so you don't have to climb that dangerous staircase anymore."
Watch the clip below:
