É Proibido Amar

From the first 8 minutes, I already confused with the message of this movie. I get it that the writer wanted to bring some social issues in Indonesia, but it's just too much to make the story connected. The dialogue is shallow and completely terrible. Even some popular actors in this movie aren't enough to make this movie a good one. There's no chemistry between the actors who play as a couple, they look so awkward between each other. The costume selection also very bad, the students have to wear a colorful yet weird gown, well maybe this movie is on a tight budget. And what's more unbelieveable is Nia Dinata made this one and she failed. Yeah It's totally a failed movie.

I was confused at first is it the acting was actually awkward or is it intended, but throughout the movie I knew it was actually awkward, not good at all. The dialouge sounds weird and not natural and the plot is confusing. Read the article about the meaning of this movie but not at all captured in the movie, women empowerment, future world etc like has no connection at all. And after watching this movie I felt like I've wasted my time and it doesnt add any value or knowledge to myself. Very disappointing.

I think the idea is amazing, a cult-like thriller, but the execution is awful. The first few minutes are really interesting though, you try to understand what is happening, it builds up on you... and then mid-film until the end you're just confused about what is happening.. even the ending doesn't give you much closure bcz they try to tell too many stories at once. Not sure what they're trying to explain here. Anti marriage? Women empowerment? To me, they try to be like the handmaids tale narrative but in a less serious and more cringey tone ??

The worst thing is that the acting is super cringey and the script, especially the set, the "trying to look advanced but fake gizmos (a transparent phone?)" i don't buy it. I think if they made it darker and in a more serious tone it would be better.

Its not even worth a review, but since there are none at the moment maybe i can save you the time and tell you its bad in every aspect, the story, the acting and all and all, don't waste your time.

Never once i written a review before but this one steals my attention. The intention of the movie is good, raising several social issues in Indonesia. But i feel like all of the actors are really awkward with their acting and each orther. Idk its intentional or not - There is zero chemistry between all of them. Their dialogue itself is weird and too stiff, its like forced acting. Story writing is bad - its too fast and the ending was blunt. Yet still dont know the purpose of this movie...