Ordinary Male Love Movie is lifted from a phenomenal short story by Asma Nadia entitled the same. Directed by Guntur Soeharjanto, the film became the 3rd collaboration with Asma after Assalamuaikum Beijing (2014) and Jilbab Traveler: Love Sparks in Korea (2016). Asthma is known as the author of short stories and novels that contain elements of religion in his work, including the Ordinary Male Love.
The story begins at the time of Nania (Velove Vexia), a Architecture student who takes practical work in one of the simplest home building projects, meets Rafli (Deva Mahenra) who becomes his mentor. Feelings of love grow between them until finally Rafli decides to propose Nania. After marriage, pressures and trials continue to arrive to shake their love. Nania's family still can not accept Rafli as a daughter in law because of their different social status. The situation worsened when Nania suffered amnesia due to an accident that happened to make Rafli try to restore his wife's memory.
Half of his story reminds us of The Vow (2012) where a husband tries to restore the memory of his wife who lost memory because of an accident. But the story has little difference. Male Ordinary Love has a story that is more easily understood by the audience by emphasizing the element of religion in it. With a little element of humor makes this film has a color in the middle of the drama conflict that occurred. Although the time of the story changes quickly but can be packed properly until the audience is not difficult to follow his story. Early background of the story was indeed feels fast but penyelesain film is able to play the emotions of the audience that will make us cry and smile then.
Technically this film has been fairly established. Both in terms of artistic, location, cinematography, and soundtrack. True Love Song sung by Deva Mahenra is able to build the mood to make the audience drift in it. Who would have thought that Deva Mahenra could have acted well, he also filled the soundtrack with lyrics and a charming voice capable of lifting the movie. The players themselves play the movie with the right portion. Chemistry that woke up between each player can be awakened well even the little Messi Gusti who plays as Yasmin, the daughter of Rafli and Nania, able to play impressive even though still aged 6 years.
The Ordinary Male Love Movie has a message that is not only aimed at young people now who are confused with the beliefs of love to their spouses but also parents who sometimes underestimate the choice and attitude of their children. It is not the luxury but the sincerity and conviction of a life partner that is able to give true happiness. Religious element that is inserted is not excessive but is told lightly so it does not feel patronizing the audience. Although this movie does not have a fresh story but the story and message can be conveyed to the audience well.