Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens

I thought this was good. He didn't get the lovely reunion he hoped for but he found new friends and family on his journey which made it worth while. He found a new life and learned to let go of things he can't change.

Lucky Kuswandi's 'Ali dan Ratu Ratu Queens' offers consistently intriguing take on family and chosen family, but the movie often feels bland and rarely excites. It has great potential, but the execution left a lot to be desired. Marissa Anita put up a decent performance and although Iqbaal Ramadhan is good in parts, he fails to bring his character to life.

The story was so solid, the act was amazing, and the cast was incredible.

1. I was expecting that this movie would be fun. I thought this movie would give me a really good chemistry between Ali and the queens (aunties) because the title of this movie is Ali & the Queens. Turns out it's just so so. I can't feel anything. The ending part when Ali gets scholarship is nonsense.

2. I thought this would be a great comedy movie with their great actresses who played the Queens, but their role is not highlighted as much as I expected.

3. I hope Iqbal, who played as Ali will improve his acting skills. I feel so cringe at some of his scenes. His acting is lack of emotion. You can do better Iqbal, I believe that.

4. The last thing that makes me feel annoyed is the cinematography. Their shooting technique doesn't help at all to support the atmosphere in the story sometimes.

5. Big applause to Marissa Anita, who played as Ali's mother. Her acting is amazing. She is the only reason I watched this movie till the end.

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Overall, Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens is a basic Indonesian drama comedy, it's funny, heartwarming, and a bit romantic with beautiful visual and nice soundtrack, although the story is generic, mostly predictable and lack of developed conflict but its still fun ride and enjoyable to watch. Recommended! Thumbs up!

Recommended! Thumbs up!