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7/10
The movie is quite good, but the rating is over-exaggerated
wanderational19 January 2020
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story sounds so cheesy and belong to last decade, so does the songs and soundtracks that used in this movie, they are outdated too.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.
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7/10
OVERATED
amanullahkhan_ok11 September 2018
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.
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6/10
Another Generic Romcom Movie
ahmzuhdi23 April 2021
So, I think this film is an example of the generif Romcom Movie. The only specialty is Tha Java factor for representating Jaca daily culture. That's it.
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10/10
Comedy
farrellnaofal6 March 2018
Jokes impressed not forced natural sangan but unfortunately the female cast is not good
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10/10
Light story but full of moral values.
precillia_ss16 March 2018
Warning: Spoilers
So great! As the director and author,Bayu gave a very light story. Even tho the movie use 80% bahasa Jawa but everyone can still enjoy the movie.

While people always talk about the jokes,why we don't talk about the moral values. Maybe some of you didn't recognize the moral values because there's a lot of straight-to-the-point curse. But hey,if you pay attention more,there's a lot of moral values that is semi-implied.

For example,when 4 of them attempt to escape from school but in the end,they got caught and realize it was a very bad idea then they create a song about do not skip school. And there is still a lot more of values that you can find on the movie.

The actors. Beyond my expectation,they are absolutely amusing! They act with totality. And I would gave Brandon Salim 100/10 for his hard work. We knew him as 'anak gaul Jakarta' ,and here,he speak bahasa Jawa fluently! And surprisingly,this film bring in 'The Comedian Legend of Jawa Timur' y'all!

Overall,these movie is really worth to watch! 10/10 no hesitation.
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10/10
COMEDY
fahrezi_c8 March 2018
This is my first time watching a movie from my own region, I am very proud and amazed when watching his movie. this film has a distinctive comedy from east java and i really really love it, can not stop laughing

lucuneee poooollll rwek!!!! GEEERRRR
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5/10
Average.
emir-adenaury4 March 2018
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.
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9/10
Good Film
cissrawkdemon10 March 2018
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.
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1/10
Overated
bemzsoe27 August 2018
One star to balance the review because this film is worth below 7 stars. Damn it, i thought it is only in politic we used cyber army.. or maybe just blind nationalism..
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1/10
THIS FILM IS OVERATTED
adiar-7122229 March 2018
Well this film is not a complete trash, not a trash but this film obviously not worth to be rated above 5. this is just average and medicore, but someoverproud indonesian upvote this beyond its worth
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1/10
Well, too overated to make it above 7.5
paryudiyudi20 March 2018
So well im here to make it balanced, because it's good, but not as good as 7 actually, how come this is rated more than black panther, or even dilan
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3/10
Above 7.5 rating? Really?
Khaskhask21 July 2018
Either the system is error or robot give the rating.. seriously guys give high rating for the movie that actually you can watch in tv with super below average movie.
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1/10
Garbage
elisellenn22 March 2019
As expected. Another garbage. Why can't y'all create something with atleast a decent plot and please STOP putting a hell lot of forced jokes like ffs those aren't even funny
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1/10
OVERATTED
adjieindrawan11 October 2018
This movie overatted. Sorry bay.............................................................
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