Ayat-ayat Cinta

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6th March 2008

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Ayat-ayat Cinta the movie

P.S.: I never have the novel of Ayat-ayat Cinta (AAC). Well, I did once buy the book (not for me; for my friend). I know I’m so very late, but believe it or not, I started to read the book only recently.

I don’t know what’s going on with me. I’m just not a kind of person who can be so hipnotized very easily by any ‘phenomenal’ books. Like, for instance, I never read Harry Potter (trust me, that’s the fact). I even watched two of the movies way so long after one TV station here showed them.

But I was kind of hipnotized a bit by the movie of Ayat-ayat Cinta once it was already in the cinema here in town. It was a pure curiosity, I assume. So I decided to go see the movie as my new friend happened to give me a treat to watch

The Novel
Before I share my thoughts on the movie, guess I would like to comment first on the book.

So, here’s the thing. FYI, I’m no fanatic fan of religious literature (or of any other kinds of literature), yet I do believe that I’m pretty selective (the good kind of selective, hopefully) in choosing what to read in this ‘genre’. In my opinion, not because a major amount of religious fiction books are sold out, then you’re certain that those books are the best, ever, let alone when it comes to the matter of taste. Well, we’re not ducks, are we?

So, I’m so sorry to all AAC novel biggest fans to say this; that I’m not THAT ‘crazy’ about both the book and the movie. Seriously.

Well, yes, it’s such a fresh kind of thing for Indonesia to have another new religious movie, after for so many times we’ve been bombarded with those freaking horror movies.

Frankly speaking, the first time I started to read some comments inside the book, I pretty much believed that they mean what they mean; that the book IS that good. I mean, even Joni Ariadinata comments on it wonderfully! Moreover, the first several lines of the first chapter are astounding! But later then, I begin to see the ‘common’ lines that I would find in other religious novels out there.

To my knowledge, comments you usually find on the jacket or inside books are always nice, and so are those in AAC; but after reading it myself, I found those a bit exaggerating, I don’t know.

Anyway, of course the book has nice parts. I particularly like a few of the last parts of the novel, like when Maria dies. It’s so moving. And from the very first time I read, I love the character of Maria, while I dislike the character of Fahri. I know, I know, he’s almost perfect and might be any woman’s man-of-their-dream. But sorry if I like the ‘normal’ one. You know, like Donald Duck. He so represents human—us; that bad lucks, lots of times, ‘have to’ be our friends.

Well, of course, the character of Fahri does have positive impact; people may look at him as a good role model in doing deeds, for example, whether to fellow muslims or to people of other religions.

The Movie
Now let’s talk about the movie. Surprisingly, people, I like the character of Fahri in the movie a bit more than I do in the novel. Sorry again for Fahri fans, but when I read the book, I thought that he (seemed) a bit putting on weight, but apparently the character looks fit on the actor’s skinny body

But still, I love Maria more. Great cast! Her hair, her eyes, her gorgeous face, her appearance, just as exactly as what I thought when reading the novel. Well, I especially love the scene when she first met Fahri on the flat building. Her role to be hospitable at the scene is just so gorgeous.

Another fave scene of mine: when Fahri’s prison-mate reminds him of how God (Allah) truly exists by giving him obstacles in life, and that Islam is all about patience and acceptance. Gorgeous message!

It’s a fast-paced movie (you know, to summarize the content of the book), so it was a bit boring watching it at first. But as the same as the novel, only a few of the last parts are great.

Although a little bit disappointed with the way Maria dies on the movie, I salute the director anyway.

Oh and one more thing, I love the original score. And the soundtrack is pretty gorgeous, too.

No comments on the polygamy thing and other stuff on both the novel and the movie. You can just read what others think

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1 On March 6th, 2008, Fitrie said:
yeah fahri’s character in the novel is too perfect, that’s why i like him being so dodol in the movie…
I understand there’s no such thing called perfectness in this world, but most girls fall in love with this fahri character because he’s so discipline and always tried to fulfill every target in his life, not just because he’s so religious hehehe…
I cried over the novel not because Maria’s dead though, but prolly because I realized that I’ve done a lot of sins in my life.. lol

For the movie, I respect the director if he wanted to make the story line a bit different, but from what I get, he seemed focusing too much the love story between Fahri, Aisha, and Maria and forgot the main essence of the novel which is kinda disappointed to me T___T

btw I like your review.. thanks for writing
2 On March 7th, 2008, Novi said:
I wanted to give comment on AAC movie. Unfortunately I never read the novel because I don’t like reading that much, but I did watch the movie just now. Well, I’m sorry for the fans of AAC because the movie doesn’t impress me much because for me the story is too exaggerated in the case of loving someone,,, like what is described in the movie where Noura tell lies in the court and says that Fahri raped her just because Fahri doesn’t give reply for her love letter,,, and there are still other parts that don’t satisfying for me! But hey, I do like the casts especially the one who plays as Fahri because for me he is so cute, yound and eye-catching enough,,, unfortunately he is a weepy guy And I also like the one who takes the role as Maria because she is sooooo gorgeous and so beautiful (wish I were like her hehehe!!!)

That’s all my comment
Miz U Diar
3 On March 9th, 2008, Diar said:
@Fitrie

Thanks a bunch, Fitrie

Well, I guess most of Indonesian girls are now in love with Fahri, but that’s their rights, anyway.

Hey, btw, I like how you don’t translate the word ‘dodol’ in English. You make it sounds so natural
4 On March 9th, 2008, Diar said:
@Novi

One friend of mine a bit protested when I said that I didn’t enjoy AAC novel as much as she and others did, but it’s the matter of taste.

I, a little bit, know your taste, Novie, so I won’t judge you on being not that impressed by the AAC movie, esp. because of those exaggerating scenes and plot.

And oh yes, Maria is just so very much gorgeous
5 On March 13th, 2008, B-No said:
you know…i really hate this movie….its to common for Indonesian people….coz in the middle of the movie i already know how its gonna be…just make something big will u!!!!!???
why can we just make some movie like 10000BC ?????
or anything about PKI story…!!!???
for me AAC SUCKS!!!!
6 On March 13th, 2008, Diar said:
B-No, that is totally your right to express your dislike toward AAC movie. After all, I’m certain that not ALL Indonesian people like this movie.

But, another thought, not ALL Indonesians are keen on ‘heavy’ kind of movie like you mentioned — PKI (you know, all the controversies and stuff). But it would be such a breakthrough if one director does that … we’ll just wait and see.
7 On March 14th, 2008, Maya said:
Great Movie… Great Novel…
So easy to say SUCKS OR COMMON…
Prove .. make a BETTER ONE! not only comment…
I am sure “YOUR MOM WILL BE PROUD OF YOU” like Mr. Hanung’s Mom
Peace,
Maya
8 On March 14th, 2008, Diar said:
Well, Maya, I assume you refer your comment to B-No’s previous comment?

See, everybody has their own taste, so be it. It’s a colorful world, after all

Peace as well
9 On March 14th, 2008, Fathir said:
well, i like the novel very much, just read it 2 days ago, haven’t seen the movie. Maria, a christian who see & smell the heaven because what she believes & does. I’m a moslem & this novel gives me much example to run my life better.

regards
Fathir
10 On March 16th, 2008, Di said:
yea i’m not too fond with the story…what i hate is aisyah as the lady with gorgeous eyes is this beautiful and kinda and loyal and kinda perfect…just curious about what if aisyah is not beautiful? well she has beautiful eyes but when she opened her face it’s just like maybe crooked lips..or lotsa pimples…or even rash…and by that time will fahri still marry her? but what i hate the most is they acting skill suck….
11 On March 17th, 2008, Hatta MD said:
Salam,
I’m a big fan of Habiburrahman’s writings so I would say the Novel AAC is much detail than the movie. The director is trying to put everything into a two hours acting, that for me is a bit impossible… the result is we can see a bit too hurry in the early part of the movie and a bit detailed after the marriage…

It’s very much a big challenge for the actors/actressess to really be the exact Fahri, Maria, Aisya n others as described in the novel… in my opinion they fail to play the exact character BUT some of the essence of the novel is greatly delivered…

these are the few of key moments that should give impact to the viewers;

1) in the prison. the punch line is when the other guy said “Allah sedang berbicara denganmu Fahri”
2) in the hospital when Aisya asks Fahri to marry Maria while saying “ada diri muslimah dalam Maria” and another scene when Aisya walks out the door being jealous of Fahri saying “Aku mencintai kamu” to Maria….
3) the scene when Maria dies

In all, Fahri should be displayed as someone much more stronger, not a dodol like Fitri says. And should be more strict on the relationship of man-women in the movie… because in the novel, Fahri never did walk behind Maria… he’s always in front of her… read the novel (like it or not) to know the exact characteristic of each individual and the man essence of the story… only then you’ll appreciate the beauty of Habiburrahman’s writings… Subhanallah…
12 On March 17th, 2008, Joy said:
Hei, I’ve heard from friends about this movie. Sadly I can’t watch this movie. Do you know when will they release it on DVD and I am wondering if they have an english subtitle too. Thanks before
Regards,
Joy
13 On March 19th, 2008, Diar said:
@Fathir

The character of Fahri in the novel, esp., does give so many good examples for us all, no only for you, I’m sure

Maybe the good part (for me) is how Fahri has targets in life and how he sets schedules for all of his efforts to reach the targets or just schedules for his daily-basis life. Indonesian people can be disclipined with those kinds of schedules, I reckon

@Di

Hey, btw, yes, your words make me think again—all the girls who are in love with Fahri are all portrayed beautiful and ‘perfect’ in appearance. Man, he’s lucky…

Yes, our religion tells us to consider our future spouse from his/her appearance, but that’s only one of the things to consider (and not the priority), so, again, Fahri is THAT lucky.

But you’re kinda right, Indonesian movies should have more courage to show stories about not-so-good-looking people, so that we all can be more objective in ‘judging’ others in reality.

@Hatta MD

Fahri walks behind Maria in the movie? I don’t remember. But I do remember reading Fahri walks behind her in the novel. Yes, that’s a nice principle that Fahri has, btw.

Guess both the movie and the novel affect lots of people in many different ways and that doesn’t matter, does it? Be it from the lines, the actors, the scenes, the plot, the music, or even the cinematography, everything can inspire. Only each on different level. Again, as I said to Maya previously, it’s a colorful world. Even not ALL people love Oprah Winfrey!

@Joy

I know nothing about the release of the DVD of AAC, but all I know is that some people have downloaded the movie from the internet (I don’t know from what source).

Hope you can watch the movie soon, Joy, so you can participate in commenting based on your views
14 On March 20th, 2008, Movie Love Scenes said:
Howdy, what made you want to write on ayat Cinta — Gorgeous Inspirations? I was wondering, because I have been thinking about this since last Thursday.
15 On March 20th, 2008, amalia said:
duh,,,,
aq blum sempet nonton and baca …
tp kata tmn2 film na ga sebagus novelna y???
16 On March 20th, 2008, Diar said:
@amalia

yah…beda2 sih, pendapat orang2.

kalo boleh saran, mendingan nonton filmnya dulu, baru baca novelnya, biar gak terlalu membanding-bandingkan yang gimanaaa…gitu…

thx
17 On March 21st, 2008, AYAT CINTA ? said:
Where can I get the English novel of AAC ?
18 On March 21st, 2008, Dee said:
Nice book!!
Two thumbs for Habiburrahman el Shirazy who wrote this book.
I ever met him (habiburrahman) in a forum,and he told that a man like fahri with his “perfect character” was not an imagination only.
Maybe we cant find (or we havent find yet) “fahri” in Indonesia,but theres some people,in reality,that might be more perfect than fahri.
All of u will believe that this fact is true if you heard by yourself.
So far,i’m still being AAC fans.Havent watched the film yet,but i hope that it is good (no courage to say more),cuz film and book,i believe will be different.
Overall,thx 4 Hanung bramantyo & the cast,to make our imagination come true.
19 On March 22nd, 2008, baby said:
Nice website!!
20 On March 22nd, 2008, Diar said:
@AYAT CINTA?

Never hear of the English version of AAC, sorry.

@Dee

Well, I know some young guys here in my city who are pretty much like Fahri; you know, his modesty, his politeness, his discipline, his principles in terms of men-women, etc. Yes, there are many Fahris here in our country.
21 On March 24th, 2008, Dee said:
I hope i can find one…^^
22 On March 27th, 2008, cepot said:
Nyari fahrinya jgn di mall, jangan di bioskop, jangan di dugem…
23 On March 30th, 2008, Abdullah said:
Girls, u deserve a man like fahri if u have same quality of him.
24 On April 9th, 2008, Diar said:
@Dee
I do hope you find one

@cepot
Betul juga…

@Abdullah
Depends, maybe…? But insyaAllah they do.
25 On April 15th, 2008, zora said:
For those who love Ayat Ayat Cinta the movie, you can find cartoon portrait of carissa puteri and rianti cartwright at http://cartoonized.net/celebcartoon.php
26 On April 22nd, 2008, si polan si polan said:
I believe the lad who played Fahri did an excellent job on acting. One thing that i took note was his eyes movements when he spoke to Aisha and Alice (the American journalist, i reckon that’s her name?). He lowered his gaze, which is what a Muslim must do when they’re talking to a person who’s not his/her muhrim. Of course there were times when he stared too hard because of Aisha’s beauty (particularly during the ta’aruf) but then when he realised, he immediately lowered his gaze. He completely studied his character or the director was smart enough to instruct him to do so.

So i don’t know what the other people was talking about sucky actings… I believe all of the casts did a good job on it. I might want to get the book but #1, i hate reading. #2, i probably can’t understand some of it so it’ll defeat the whole purpose and i can imagine myself giving up halfway through D: It even took me awhile to understand the word “butuh” they used.

I’d say it’s a very nice film IF compared to other Indonesian films. It might not be the best worldwidely, but it’s certainly the best Indonesian film i’ve ever watched. The film taught me a lot and made me feel guilty for the many sins that i’ve committed.. I must go repent now!

Another memorable moment if i may add was just before Maria passed away. She said that she had learned the difference between “love” and “the desire to have”. Well good for her but too bad she died early.

My favourite character in AAC (aside from Fahri), is Aisha One of the scene that i like from her was when Fahri was “complaining” that they were living too luxuriously. She replied that she’d follow his husband and that “imanku ialah kamu”. I was.. touched.. I was touched when she let her husband marry another woman.

And there’s a comment about dissatifaction on the exaggerated love displayed in the film/novel. I believe there is someone in real life who’s just like Noura and would do something like what Noura did. That lady was feeling bitter, betrayed that her love was not returned. To top it off, she was pregnant an illegitimate child and was terribly scared of his “father”. I don’t see why any unstable person like her wouldn’t go to such extent.. That’s not even a tad bit exaggerating!

What i found exaggerating is the Maria’s bit but i forgive her because in the end, she acknowledged her mistake. The exaggerating part was when she woke up from a coma i reckon, after being kissed by Fahri.. LOLS.. I couldn’t really laugh at that time because it was a sad moment.

All the girls who love Fahmi but couldn’t get him were depressed because he got married, that’s not exaggerating. That’s just because they loved him so much and was devastated when he got married. Furthermore the part when Aisha let her husband married to Maria, that’s not exaggerating either. Aisha acts the way a Muslimah and a woman should do. Of course this type of behaviour doesn’t happen to be in each one of us so some might find it outrageous… Most human are self-centred creatures…. >:D

My 2 pences.
27 On April 27th, 2008, Diar said:
:: si polan si polan

First of all, I wonder if you’re a native speaker of English, as your comment above ’sounds’ so flow-y, if you know what I mean

And btw, I don’t know why people keep talking about this movie, AAC, while I’m already mood-less to discuss all stuff related to it, I don’t know why (or maybe I do know why—as I’ve mentioned on my post, I’m not that crazy about this one movie, that’s all).

But I like your comment, anyway, really. You’re both objective and subjective on some level

Thanks for droppin’ by
28 On May 20th, 2008, Noora said:
I just finished watching AAC. I am appalled that a movie with such a stupid storyline which projects women as either a liar (Noora), a compromising housewife (Aisha), a weak-hearted fool who would rather die than live when her love chooses to marry for money (Maria), and a wishful student who would rather stare at a picture than bloom as a woman (Nurul) can be so popular in Indonesia. Aisha actually has more heroic qualities than Fahri, yet she consented to share the love of that mediocre man with someone else. Maria is actually more intelligent than Fahri, yet she wanted to die when such a mediocre man decides to marry for money. And I don’t want to bother with Nurul and Noora as the two “N’s” represent women in a state of poor spiritual development and not very interesting. At least, Nurul’s character wasn’t fully developed in the film. And what is so special about this Fahri? He marries for money, tells another woman that he loves her after his loving wife rescued him from prison, needs help from a woman to fix his computer, uses his wife’s money for his apartment and brought another woman to live there with them, started crying when Al-Azhar decided to throw him out (as if his worth depends on a stupid university degree as opposed to the depth of his own heart). In fact being in that prison was a blessing for him because he actually met a fellow prisoner who knew more about Islam’s teaching of faith, patience, and egolessness than the sought-after, weak-hearted Fahri. INDONESIAN WOMEN - WAKE UP!!! Don’t you know you are being brainwashed? And INDONESIAN MEN - IS THIS THE KIND OF VALUES YOU WANT TO PROMOTE TO YOUR DAUGHTERS?
29 On May 20th, 2008, Diar said:
Noora (your name or…?):

Nice (and bitter) perspective, really.

Regarding to the last statements; I don’t feel I’m being brainwashed (or do already-brainwashed women say that they’re not?).

And men out there, any answers, please?
30 On July 9th, 2008, Alow said:
I didn’t watch the movie yet, but i read the book. The way of telling the story is boring, honestly. I mean, didn’t give us any reason to not stop to read. and also Fahi is too perfect. he’s been loved by so many woman and he is so kind and so innocent, well honestly, this is nos reality. and the book make us realise that is only can happen in novel and movie
btw, give me some knowledge about Islam nd life in Mesir too:)

cheers
31 On July 17th, 2008, Budi said:
To Alow,

I have watched the movie i.e. AAC but I am not going to bragging it about anymore as many have already thrown their comments. In Islam, married is about a contract to live together as a spouse legally sanctioned by Islamic rules(jurisprudence).

In AAC, another message in the movie, the writer is trying to give a knlowledge to muslim people in Indonesia that marrying a christian(Jews) woman is permissible. The writer I believe graduating from Al Azhar university and this kinda like AAC movie happens in Egypt(Mesir)commonly.

There are reasons in Islam that a man in Islam could marry more than one wife. In Egypt and/or in Jakarta I come across women want to like to be a second wife rather than their single status. But yet, people should know the background why this polyginy is permitted in Islam. Alas, many are doing this polyginy in Indonesia are way way out of context from what Islam deems it.

Sorry too long for Alow but every one may browse Arab news regarding Islam where I find it will give fair answer to any question you raise, in any area.

Cheers,
Budi
32 On July 19th, 2008, Diar said:
Thx, Alow and Budi

Btw, you can read as well true stories of ‘masisir’ (Indonesian students in Egypt)in Al-Azhar in Femina magazine (which one, I forgot, sorry).

And you can read also an easy-to-absorb explanation on polyginy on http://www.suamigila.com (just browse through his old posts)—btw, I know his web address sounds provocative, but he’s happily monoginy.

Thx

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1 On March 6th, 2008, Fitrie said:

yeah fahri’s character in the novel is too perfect, that’s why i like him being so dodol in the movie…
I understand there’s no such thing called perfectness in this world, but most girls fall in love with this fahri character because he’s so discipline and always tried to fulfill every target in his life, not just because he’s so religious hehehe…
I cried over the novel not because Maria’s dead though, but prolly because I realized that I’ve done a lot of sins in my life.. lol

For the movie, I respect the director if he wanted to make the story line a bit different, but from what I get, he seemed focusing too much the love story between Fahri, Aisha, and Maria and forgot the main essence of the novel which is kinda disappointed to me T___T

btw I like your review.. thanks for writing

2 On March 7th, 2008, Novi said:

I wanted to give comment on AAC movie. Unfortunately I never read the novel because I don’t like reading that much, but I did watch the movie just now. Well, I’m sorry for the fans of AAC because the movie doesn’t impress me much because for me the story is too exaggerated in the case of loving someone,,, like what is described in the movie where Noura tell lies in the court and says that Fahri raped her just because Fahri doesn’t give reply for her love letter,,, and there are still other parts that don’t satisfying for me! But hey, I do like the casts especially the one who plays as Fahri because for me he is so cute, yound and eye-catching enough,,, unfortunately he is a weepy guy And I also like the one who takes the role as Maria because she is sooooo gorgeous and so beautiful (wish I were like her hehehe!!!)

That’s all my comment
Miz U Diar

3 On March 9th, 2008, Diar said:

@Fitrie

Thanks a bunch, Fitrie

Well, I guess most of Indonesian girls are now in love with Fahri, but that’s their rights, anyway.

Hey, btw, I like how you don’t translate the word ‘dodol’ in English. You make it sounds so natural

4 On March 9th, 2008, Diar said:

@Novi

One friend of mine a bit protested when I said that I didn’t enjoy AAC novel as much as she and others did, but it’s the matter of taste.

I, a little bit, know your taste, Novie, so I won’t judge you on being not that impressed by the AAC movie, esp. because of those exaggerating scenes and plot.

And oh yes, Maria is just so very much gorgeous

5 On March 13th, 2008, B-No said:

you know…i really hate this movie….its to common for Indonesian people….coz in the middle of the movie i already know how its gonna be…just make something big will u!!!!!???
why can we just make some movie like 10000BC ?????
or anything about PKI story…!!!???
for me AAC SUCKS!!!!

6 On March 13th, 2008, Diar said:

B-No, that is totally your right to express your dislike toward AAC movie. After all, I’m certain that not ALL Indonesian people like this movie.

But, another thought, not ALL Indonesians are keen on ‘heavy’ kind of movie like you mentioned — PKI (you know, all the controversies and stuff). But it would be such a breakthrough if one director does that … we’ll just wait and see.

7 On March 14th, 2008, Maya said:

Great Movie… Great Novel…
So easy to say SUCKS OR COMMON…
Prove .. make a BETTER ONE! not only comment…
I am sure “YOUR MOM WILL BE PROUD OF YOU” like Mr. Hanung’s Mom
Peace,
Maya

8 On March 14th, 2008, Diar said:

Well, Maya, I assume you refer your comment to B-No’s previous comment?

See, everybody has their own taste, so be it. It’s a colorful world, after all

Peace as well

9 On March 14th, 2008, Fathir said:

well, i like the novel very much, just read it 2 days ago, haven’t seen the movie. Maria, a christian who see & smell the heaven because what she believes & does. I’m a moslem & this novel gives me much example to run my life better.

regards
Fathir

10 On March 16th, 2008, Di said:

yea i’m not too fond with the story…what i hate is aisyah as the lady with gorgeous eyes is this beautiful and kinda and loyal and kinda perfect…just curious about what if aisyah is not beautiful? well she has beautiful eyes but when she opened her face it’s just like maybe crooked lips..or lotsa pimples…or even rash…and by that time will fahri still marry her? but what i hate the most is they acting skill suck….

11 On March 17th, 2008, Hatta MD said:

Salam,
I’m a big fan of Habiburrahman’s writings so I would say the Novel AAC is much detail than the movie. The director is trying to put everything into a two hours acting, that for me is a bit impossible… the result is we can see a bit too hurry in the early part of the movie and a bit detailed after the marriage…

It’s very much a big challenge for the actors/actressess to really be the exact Fahri, Maria, Aisya n others as described in the novel… in my opinion they fail to play the exact character BUT some of the essence of the novel is greatly delivered…

these are the few of key moments that should give impact to the viewers;

1) in the prison. the punch line is when the other guy said “Allah sedang berbicara denganmu Fahri”
2) in the hospital when Aisya asks Fahri to marry Maria while saying “ada diri muslimah dalam Maria” and another scene when Aisya walks out the door being jealous of Fahri saying “Aku mencintai kamu” to Maria….
3) the scene when Maria dies

In all, Fahri should be displayed as someone much more stronger, not a dodol like Fitri says. And should be more strict on the relationship of man-women in the movie… because in the novel, Fahri never did walk behind Maria… he’s always in front of her… read the novel (like it or not) to know the exact characteristic of each individual and the man essence of the story… only then you’ll appreciate the beauty of Habiburrahman’s writings… Subhanallah…

12 On March 17th, 2008, Joy said:

Hei, I’ve heard from friends about this movie. Sadly I can’t watch this movie. Do you know when will they release it on DVD and I am wondering if they have an english subtitle too. Thanks before
Regards,
Joy

13 On March 19th, 2008, Diar said:

@Fathir

The character of Fahri in the novel, esp., does give so many good examples for us all, no only for you, I’m sure

Maybe the good part (for me) is how Fahri has targets in life and how he sets schedules for all of his efforts to reach the targets or just schedules for his daily-basis life. Indonesian people can be disclipined with those kinds of schedules, I reckon

@Di

Hey, btw, yes, your words make me think again—all the girls who are in love with Fahri are all portrayed beautiful and ‘perfect’ in appearance. Man, he’s lucky…

Yes, our religion tells us to consider our future spouse from his/her appearance, but that’s only one of the things to consider (and not the priority), so, again, Fahri is THAT lucky.

But you’re kinda right, Indonesian movies should have more courage to show stories about not-so-good-looking people, so that we all can be more objective in ‘judging’ others in reality.

@Hatta MD

Fahri walks behind Maria in the movie? I don’t remember. But I do remember reading Fahri walks behind her in the novel. Yes, that’s a nice principle that Fahri has, btw.

Guess both the movie and the novel affect lots of people in many different ways and that doesn’t matter, does it? Be it from the lines, the actors, the scenes, the plot, the music, or even the cinematography, everything can inspire. Only each on different level. Again, as I said to Maya previously, it’s a colorful world. Even not ALL people love Oprah Winfrey!

@Joy

I know nothing about the release of the DVD of AAC, but all I know is that some people have downloaded the movie from the internet (I don’t know from what source).

Hope you can watch the movie soon, Joy, so you can participate in commenting based on your views

14 On March 20th, 2008, Movie Love Scenes said:

Howdy, what made you want to write on ayat Cinta — Gorgeous Inspirations? I was wondering, because I have been thinking about this since last Thursday.

15 On March 20th, 2008, amalia said:

duh,,,,
aq blum sempet nonton and baca …
tp kata tmn2 film na ga sebagus novelna y???

16 On March 20th, 2008, Diar said:

@amalia

yah…beda2 sih, pendapat orang2.

kalo boleh saran, mendingan nonton filmnya dulu, baru baca novelnya, biar gak terlalu membanding-bandingkan yang gimanaaa…gitu…

thx

17 On March 21st, 2008, AYAT CINTA ? said:

Where can I get the English novel of AAC ?

18 On March 21st, 2008, Dee said:

Nice book!!
Two thumbs for Habiburrahman el Shirazy who wrote this book.
I ever met him (habiburrahman) in a forum,and he told that a man like fahri with his “perfect character” was not an imagination only.
Maybe we cant find (or we havent find yet) “fahri” in Indonesia,but theres some people,in reality,that might be more perfect than fahri.
All of u will believe that this fact is true if you heard by yourself.
So far,i’m still being AAC fans.Havent watched the film yet,but i hope that it is good (no courage to say more),cuz film and book,i believe will be different.
Overall,thx 4 Hanung bramantyo & the cast,to make our imagination come true.

19 On March 22nd, 2008, baby said:

Nice website!!

20 On March 22nd, 2008, Diar said:

@AYAT CINTA?

Never hear of the English version of AAC, sorry.

@Dee

Well, I know some young guys here in my city who are pretty much like Fahri; you know, his modesty, his politeness, his discipline, his principles in terms of men-women, etc. Yes, there are many Fahris here in our country.

21 On March 24th, 2008, Dee said:

I hope i can find one…^^

22 On March 27th, 2008, cepot said:

Nyari fahrinya jgn di mall, jangan di bioskop, jangan di dugem…

23 On March 30th, 2008, Abdullah said:

Girls, u deserve a man like fahri if u have same quality of him.

24 On April 9th, 2008, Diar said:

@Dee
I do hope you find one

@cepot
Betul juga…

@Abdullah
Depends, maybe…? But insyaAllah they do.

25 On April 15th, 2008, zora said:

For those who love Ayat Ayat Cinta the movie, you can find cartoon portrait of carissa puteri and rianti cartwright at http://cartoonized.net/celebcartoon.php

26 On April 22nd, 2008, si polan si polan said:

I believe the lad who played Fahri did an excellent job on acting. One thing that i took note was his eyes movements when he spoke to Aisha and Alice (the American journalist, i reckon that’s her name?). He lowered his gaze, which is what a Muslim must do when they’re talking to a person who’s not his/her muhrim. Of course there were times when he stared too hard because of Aisha’s beauty (particularly during the ta’aruf) but then when he realised, he immediately lowered his gaze. He completely studied his character or the director was smart enough to instruct him to do so.

So i don’t know what the other people was talking about sucky actings… I believe all of the casts did a good job on it. I might want to get the book but #1, i hate reading. #2, i probably can’t understand some of it so it’ll defeat the whole purpose and i can imagine myself giving up halfway through D: It even took me awhile to understand the word “butuh” they used.

I’d say it’s a very nice film IF compared to other Indonesian films. It might not be the best worldwidely, but it’s certainly the best Indonesian film i’ve ever watched. The film taught me a lot and made me feel guilty for the many sins that i’ve committed.. I must go repent now!

Another memorable moment if i may add was just before Maria passed away. She said that she had learned the difference between “love” and “the desire to have”. Well good for her but too bad she died early.

My favourite character in AAC (aside from Fahri), is Aisha One of the scene that i like from her was when Fahri was “complaining” that they were living too luxuriously. She replied that she’d follow his husband and that “imanku ialah kamu”. I was.. touched.. I was touched when she let her husband marry another woman.

And there’s a comment about dissatifaction on the exaggerated love displayed in the film/novel. I believe there is someone in real life who’s just like Noura and would do something like what Noura did. That lady was feeling bitter, betrayed that her love was not returned. To top it off, she was pregnant an illegitimate child and was terribly scared of his “father”. I don’t see why any unstable person like her wouldn’t go to such extent.. That’s not even a tad bit exaggerating!

What i found exaggerating is the Maria’s bit but i forgive her because in the end, she acknowledged her mistake. The exaggerating part was when she woke up from a coma i reckon, after being kissed by Fahri.. LOLS.. I couldn’t really laugh at that time because it was a sad moment.

All the girls who love Fahmi but couldn’t get him were depressed because he got married, that’s not exaggerating. That’s just because they loved him so much and was devastated when he got married. Furthermore the part when Aisha let her husband married to Maria, that’s not exaggerating either. Aisha acts the way a Muslimah and a woman should do. Of course this type of behaviour doesn’t happen to be in each one of us so some might find it outrageous… Most human are self-centred creatures…. >:D

My 2 pences.

27 On April 27th, 2008, Diar said:

:: si polan si polan

First of all, I wonder if you’re a native speaker of English, as your comment above ’sounds’ so flow-y, if you know what I mean

And btw, I don’t know why people keep talking about this movie, AAC, while I’m already mood-less to discuss all stuff related to it, I don’t know why (or maybe I do know why—as I’ve mentioned on my post, I’m not that crazy about this one movie, that’s all).

But I like your comment, anyway, really. You’re both objective and subjective on some level

Thanks for droppin’ by

28 On May 20th, 2008, Noora said:

I just finished watching AAC. I am appalled that a movie with such a stupid storyline which projects women as either a liar (Noora), a compromising housewife (Aisha), a weak-hearted fool who would rather die than live when her love chooses to marry for money (Maria), and a wishful student who would rather stare at a picture than bloom as a woman (Nurul) can be so popular in Indonesia. Aisha actually has more heroic qualities than Fahri, yet she consented to share the love of that mediocre man with someone else. Maria is actually more intelligent than Fahri, yet she wanted to die when such a mediocre man decides to marry for money. And I don’t want to bother with Nurul and Noora as the two “N’s” represent women in a state of poor spiritual development and not very interesting. At least, Nurul’s character wasn’t fully developed in the film. And what is so special about this Fahri? He marries for money, tells another woman that he loves her after his loving wife rescued him from prison, needs help from a woman to fix his computer, uses his wife’s money for his apartment and brought another woman to live there with them, started crying when Al-Azhar decided to throw him out (as if his worth depends on a stupid university degree as opposed to the depth of his own heart). In fact being in that prison was a blessing for him because he actually met a fellow prisoner who knew more about Islam’s teaching of faith, patience, and egolessness than the sought-after, weak-hearted Fahri. INDONESIAN WOMEN - WAKE UP!!! Don’t you know you are being brainwashed? And INDONESIAN MEN - IS THIS THE KIND OF VALUES YOU WANT TO PROMOTE TO YOUR DAUGHTERS?

29 On May 20th, 2008, Diar said:

Noora (your name or…?):

Nice (and bitter) perspective, really.

Regarding to the last statements; I don’t feel I’m being brainwashed (or do already-brainwashed women say that they’re not?).

And men out there, any answers, please?

30 On July 9th, 2008, Alow said:

I didn’t watch the movie yet, but i read the book. The way of telling the story is boring, honestly. I mean, didn’t give us any reason to not stop to read. and also Fahi is too perfect. he’s been loved by so many woman and he is so kind and so innocent, well honestly, this is nos reality. and the book make us realise that is only can happen in novel and movie
btw, give me some knowledge about Islam nd life in Mesir too:)

cheers

31 On July 17th, 2008, Budi said:

To Alow,

I have watched the movie i.e. AAC but I am not going to bragging it about anymore as many have already thrown their comments. In Islam, married is about a contract to live together as a spouse legally sanctioned by Islamic rules(jurisprudence).

In AAC, another message in the movie, the writer is trying to give a knlowledge to muslim people in Indonesia that marrying a christian(Jews) woman is permissible. The writer I believe graduating from Al Azhar university and this kinda like AAC movie happens in Egypt(Mesir)commonly.

There are reasons in Islam that a man in Islam could marry more than one wife. In Egypt and/or in Jakarta I come across women want to like to be a second wife rather than their single status. But yet, people should know the background why this polyginy is permitted in Islam. Alas, many are doing this polyginy in Indonesia are way way out of context from what Islam deems it.

Sorry too long for Alow but every one may browse Arab news regarding Islam where I find it will give fair answer to any question you raise, in any area.

Cheers,
Budi

32 On July 19th, 2008, Diar said:

Thx, Alow and Budi

Btw, you can read as well true stories of ‘masisir’ (Indonesian students in Egypt)in Al-Azhar in Femina magazine (which one, I forgot, sorry).

And you can read also an easy-to-absorb explanation on polyginy on http://www.suamigila.com (just browse through his old posts)—btw, I know his web address sounds provocative, but he’s happily monoginy.

Thx

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