This Movie Can Only Be Described With One Word.

Simple and well acted, it has tension enough to knot the stomach.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Well. I am no movie expert. But since the movie got a lot of hype, I was hoping that the movie can at least be a decent one. Another disappointment. The director wasn't able to develop each of the character fully. The main character Fahri, is like a cartoon superhero character, like spider-man or batman, that we know already exist before the movie starts. Too superficial. Each scene is cut too obviously, no flow whatsoever. The storyline is OK, but the execution needs a lot of work. To me, the best actor in the movie is the crazy person in jail with Fahri, the main character. And I think that, the title doesn't suit the movie at all. I don't see any love in it: Love of Fahri's, nor Aisyah, or Maria. And the lessons about the goodness of Islam: The lessons are good. Very practical and common sense. But the way its delivered, its too 'stiff'. Very "set-up" and forced. Doesn't go with each scene. May be they are after the PG audience.And oh.. the commercial. Product placements. Its ridiculous. And I think its not appropriate. Makes the movie really cheap. The only positive thing about the movie, is I think the soundtrack.

What a great movie this is, supported by a strong story line based on a famous novel with the same title by Habiburrahman El Shirazy, an Indonesian writer that has produce several quality novels. The quality of directing isn't bad either, it deserves a compliment, hats off to Hanung Bramantyo, he keeps on delivering good movies lately. keep it up!The overall look of the movie is beautiful, although mostly show indoor/studio scenes it made me believe that they were really in Egypt while actually the outdoor scenes was shot mostly in India, it's not perfect but it's pretty.The center figure, Fahri has a character of what Indonesian boys traditionally taught to be, modest, religious, brave and sincere. However the movie shows that even though you have all that qualities, you still have to go through realities in life which can be painful at times, in this case Fahri is wrongfully accused of raping a girl whose actually in love with him.At the same time Fahri has to go through an unordinary marriage life of polygamy, which he refused initially but had to go through with it, His first wife is actually the one told him to do it.Overall this movie tells a good story of life, brave in telling that polygamy isn't always bad, and pictures a poetic love story in Islamic way.I hope Indonesians will produce even better movies in the future, Cheers!

"Although most Indonesians practice a moderate form of the faith, a small-but-vocal minority are hard line, militant Muslims who want to see Islamic law implemented in the country. Filmmaker Hanung says his message of tolerance is aimed at all Muslims and that he thinks the movie is popular because it reaches out to common people and talks about ordinary lives and ordinary problems. He says using the media is one way to get out Islamic teaching and values to the general population." - by: Nancy-Amelia Collins -. Just satisfy at home. Get the DVD. But, I do not know when the DVD will be released. Anyway, I want AAC in English. visit : a a c i n t a . b l o g s p o t . c o m

Overall, it was better than most Indonesian movies about love. the rating is a bit equal with Deddy Mizwar's films. But of course, Deddy Mizwar's films was better :)This movie was originated from a famous novel with the same title. The novel was written by Habiburrahman El-Shirazy. But the full story of the movie was different, compared to the original novel by Habiburrahman El-Shirazy. Because of this, many Indonesian people who've read the novel before watching the movies was so upset, because they've many differences. :OIf you've read the novel,then you must watch the movies ;)