Mantan Manten

This film is a mix of romance and Javanese cultural traditions, but it kind of struggles to balance the two. The story follows a woman who learns to become a "pemaes" (a Javanese wedding makeup artist) after her life is turned upside down. While the idea of mixing culture and personal transformation is cool, the movie gets bogged down with overly dramatic moments and pacing issues. It feels like it's trying too hard to tug at your heartstrings but doesn't always land.

On the bright side, the film does a decent job portraying Javanese customs, and some of the scenes are visually stunning, especially the traditional ceremonies. The problem is that the romance plot feels flat, and you don't really get that emotional connection with the characters. It's not a bad movie, but it lacks the impact it could've had.