Is Soulmate Hingga Jannah Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2017)

📖 The Core Premise

With the release of Soulmate Hingga Jannah (2017), audiences are invited back into the world of Comedy, Romance. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Rokiah, A village girl who is messy (unfashionable) but full of spirit has been offered a job in a corporate company in the big city of Kuala Lumpur. Rokiah did not think she had to deal with such a condescending employer, Azmeer – a hot tempered man who calls himself “Mr. Perfect”. Behind Azmeer’s short tempered attitude, there’s a secret that Azmeer kept to his late wife Khalisa. Azmeer has promised Khalisa that he would never marry another woman after her death; and due to that promise, It has affected Azmeer to become hot tempered. However, Azmeer’s feelings towards Rokiah deepens as he slowly notices how Rokiah’s behavior resembles his late wife Khalisa. Azmeer tries to avoid falling for Rokiah, but the more he tries to avoid his feelings, the more his feelings towards her grew. The only dilemma in Azmeer’s love life is the promise he made to his late wife Khalisa which is his Soulmate until Jannah."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. Taufik Batisah attempts to elevate the material, but the direction leaves them with little to work with. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Comedy. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Soulmate Hingga Jannah worth your time? If you appreciate Comedy, Romance films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Soulmate Hingga Jannah misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 114 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.