Yowis Ben

Yowis Ben is a comedy film that delivers a lighthearted yet highly entertaining story, especially for audiences familiar with Javanese culture. Directed by Fajar Nugros and Bayu Skak, the film successfully blends youthful humor with a strong local touch. Bayu Skak, who also stars as the lead character, proves his ability to craft a simple yet hilarious and engaging narrative.

One of the film's biggest strengths is its use of the Javanese language, making it feel incredibly authentic. The dialogue flows naturally, reflecting the lives of young people in regional areas, particularly those growing up in East Java. Despite this, the humor remains universal, ensuring that viewers from different backgrounds can still enjoy the comedy.

In terms of characters, each member of the Yowis Ben band has their own unique personality, and their interactions are a major highlight of the film. The chemistry between the actors is strong, making their relationships feel natural and enjoyable to watch. Bayu's character, a young man with big dreams, serves as the heart of the story and is quite inspiring.

Visually, the film does not aim for excessive grandeur, yet it successfully captures the atmosphere of Malang city in an authentic way. The simple cinematography enhances the film's realistic feel. The music is another standout element, featuring catchy songs that reflect the youthful and energetic spirit of the story.

However, the film does have some shortcomings, such as a relatively straightforward storyline that can feel predictable at times. Some comedic moments may also feel exaggerated, though for many viewers, this adds to the film's charm.

Overall, Yowis Ben is a successful comedy that entertains with its unique local humor, strong characters, and memorable music. With its blend of Javanese culture and lighthearted comedy, the film earns a solid 8/10 as an enjoyable and laughter-filled experience.

This is the first Film written, play, and co-directed by Bayu Skak (a famous Youtuber from Malang, Indonesia). He put javanese as a main language in this movie like all his videos on Youtube, which is good for the variety and preserving the local culture of Malang. Before I watch this movie, I'm afraid that this movie will copycat thailand movie "Suckseed" (based on the trailer), but that's not 100% true. The only same thing was Bayu and his friends want to show their existence through music, that's all. The comedy was good, especially in the beginning of the movie. But after that, unfortunately there are many hit and miss with the comedy line. About the story, this movie has a good potential, but not executed well enough. At least there was two scene that I don't understand the reason behind the cause and effect as the story progress, It just doesn't make sense. I think there are many plot hole in this movie causing that, or deleted scene maybe, I don't know. About the acting, Joshua did a very great job here.

This is my honest review, please don't bash me Skakmate, lol.

Edit: Seriously, this movie got 9.7 now? C'mon, this is too much. I know that 95% voters was Skakmate. Guys, this is not how you support your idol, give him/this movie an objective score, for his own good, so he can make a better movie next time.

I have to admit that this movie is looking fresh because it is using Javanese language instead of Indonesian language and this is new for Indonesian commercial movies. Javanese language is an unofficial language in Indonesia which is commonly using in Java Island, especially in Central Java and Eastern Java. As an person who lives in Javanese neighborhood (though I am not a Javanese), I can relate to this movie more than who doesn't. The gestures and behaviors of the characters in this movie really familiar to me because I have seen many people like this around me everyday. People who doesn't live in Java may not understand and relate about this movie and ended give a bad ratings or reviews. So, I can say this movie is a segmented movie.

The story is a about the boys who form a music band in order to become popular in school and attract the girls they like. The story sounds so cheesy and belong to last decade, so does the songs and soundtracks that used in this movie, they are outdated too. But, I still like how this movie utilizing stereotype of local people and make fun of it, I also appreciated how they use some local jokes smartly. Beside that, the plot is so standard, you even already forget how the story ended after watching this in short time.

Like the tittle said, i rarely love comedy genre but this movie hit me very well. This movie even use local language called ''Javanese'' which mean very good, i mean this is good way to make people know if indonesia has a lot language and different culture. I want to see more people inspired by this and use their local language too such as sundanese or another local language too.

Story 9/10 This movie about 4 friends that want to be recognized by a lot people. They create a band called "Yowis Ben" which Ben is pronounced as Band in here. I dont want to spoil too much in here but there will be something called "Problem" in here. So better to watch it because i dont want to spoil too much lol.

Comedy 10/10 This is have good comedy, the actor bring the comedy very well. This is maybe the first time i love comedy movie so maybe you can give a try too with this movie.

Music 8.5/10 Have a good music and it really fit to the scene. Since this movie story about their band called "Yowis Ben" so they have their own music that you can find on youtube. Just personal opinion, i dont like just 1 song on here because it doesnt really fit/not my taste for me, but this is just my personal opinion.

Overall i will give this movie 9/10. If you want to find out what a good movie with good comedy and have moral message then this movie is good for you.

Sorry if my english is bad.

After watched it, seems the movie was overated. The start looks great, and then little bit slow in the middle and poor at the end. However, appreciated Bayu Skak as promising young Director, many of scenes really makes me laugh. 7 will be fair rate.