Yasmine (2014) User Reviews (9)

a teenager who loves Silat (a martial art) doing everything to be the best Silat Martial Artist. With obstacles of course.

[eddyjats · 7/10 · 2 September 2014]

movie is fine, it impressed me, acceptable, but sometime looks a bit rushing.

its not new in term of story style, but its a very good effort. i like the cinematography.

"the best movie better than Indonesian and Malaysian"? i wouldn't say so. it is the best movie in Brunei produced by Bruneian director. but i will not compare it to neighbors countries like Malaysian and Indonesian. it sounds bias and could sound racist if Bruneian starts to give a maximum compliment on this movie.. plus its irrelevant.

because as you can see, a BIG percentage of the actors are not from Brunei. look at the main supporting characters. sufficient enough to make us notice that we didn't produce an awesome movie with only our local actors. so don't be to loud as if this "Bruneian 1st proper Movie" is so awesome and can beat all other's Malay Movies. this movie supported a lot by Indonesian and Malaysian and please remember that before you bark loud.

my comment, i like it, yet i would love to watch this with pure Brunei spontaneous slang. not a standard Bruneian slang and not a new "Bruneian mixed slang" which sounds more like Sarawakan and Indonesian. the movie is good. maybe the best in Brunei for now. i wouldn't say its the best in SEA. and i don't think Siti Kamaluddin is the 1st Female Director in SEA. do Google female directors from Malaysia and Indonesia and the rest of SEA. but yes, she maybe the 1st Female director… but thats in Brunei.

and yes, its a fine movie. thumbs up.

A good film

[r96sk · 7/10 · 16 March 2023]

Clichés aplenty, though 'Yasmine' is a good film.

The run time could've been shaved a bit and the characters could've been written better, but taking everything into account I'd say this is a positive 2014 release from Brunei; reportedly the first ever commercial feature film from the Southeast Asian country.

The cast aren't anything overly noteworthy, though Liyana Yus makes for a good enough lead; her (titular) character is a little hit-and-miss in terms of how she acts, though that's on the filmmakers rather than Liyana. The rest of the cast, spearheaded by Reza Rahadian, are solid.

Nothing perfect, naturally, but I enjoyed watching it.

Brunei's 3rd Movie - YASMINE - SILAT

[ladyehsan · 3/10 · 14 September 2014]

• Watched it and like it. - Some silat move need to be polished. - Movie a bit too rushing and some scene doesn't have any logic. - Not Original Idea, MORE like Karate Kid. Should watch Ada Apa Dengan Rina, The movie are more original and more Buruneian than Yasmine. - Nothing Fancy - Just as it is - Should use more locals(more local talented Videographer, Local Story writer, Local Screen writer, Local actor, Local actress, local singer for Soundtrack) to be call a BRUNEIAN Movie. - Yasmine can be call as ASEAN Movie NOT Bruneian Movie as most of the crew are Indonesian and Malaysian. - Bahasa ROJAK.

Other than this, love the cinematography and NADIAH WAHID IS THE BEST ACTRESS!!!

The best teenage life movie with karate ingredients of all time!!!

[euroasiangenetic · 10/10 · 13 June 2019]

My first Brunei movie I ever saw and I love it, my wish is it became more world famous, what most (or all) teenage life movies do wrong this one do it right and melts your heart.

Meet Yasmine, a troublemaker girl in her teenage who get rejected from her tough group. When the female karate champion is bullying her, she decides to join a karate school where she learn about herself and her two new friends, but when the karate champion is dating a boy she is interested in the karate tournament become more personal. To make matters worse, her father is against her entering the tournament because of his dark past when he was in a karate tournament.

A Brunei karate kid starring a female, yes that's it but much better done (even though the karate kid from 1984 is awesome and a classic) this taught me that every part of the world no matter how small part can make great movies and this movies put Brunei on the map with great acting, characters you love, realistic fight choreography and heart warming story and not over the top unlike Hollywood and Hong Kong. 10/10 baik dilakukan brunei !

YASMINE: The Ultimate Comeback for Brunei's Movie Scene

[malik_maverick · 9/10 · 28 August 2014]

My initial expectation of the movie weren't that high. But after seeing the movie myself I can't help but feel so wrong! This movie's great!

What truly struck me was the movie's videography, drama, comedy (the Bruce Lee-like teacher is funny!), plot, sound, and suspense; I mean it was that amazing and done that professionally.

Especially amazing after realizing, from IMDb, that this was Brunei's first ever featured film after more than 50 years! Talking about the ultimate comeback!

I may be biased as I am a Bruneian myself but I kid you not, this is truly a great movie! A must watch for ever Bruneians!

To Siti Kamaludin and the Yasmine team, I am so proud of you!!!!

Brilliant, unexpected, cliché yet wonderful for a first timer

[bum-82-815278 · 10/10 · 17 August 2014]

OK, since this is the first national movie Brunei ever made, my expectation wasn't that very high, but still expecting some nation wide qualities. To my surprise, I was more than thrilled, the soundtrack, comedies, and acting are all on par with national movies, and it is easily said that it is the best movie so i've seen so far being produce by Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia. To me, this is by far better than any Malaysian or Indonesian movies.

It's is even more impressive for a small nation to produce its first movie with an excellent qualities. Can't wait for the sequel! I salute the director, which is also the first Female director in SEA, and also the writers, and everyone involved. I salute you. If there was ever a movie to present Brunei, this is it. wonderful cinematography.

p/s Don't expect Hollywood standard kind of movie , its more like an easy going, teenage friendly kind of movies that has a 'what do you learn' kind of end. FRIENDSHIPs and funny jokes wasn't short from this movie Highly recommended

Better than The Karate Kid

[pro_crustes · 8/10 · 16 March 2016]

I loved The Karate Kid, but the absence of the lead character's mother from most of his affairs didn't let me believe in the story as much as I'd have liked to. In this film, father/daughter interaction, portrayed pretty convincingly, is an important part of the story. This is still a coming-of-age piece, but it has more depth than Kid did, while retaining an excellent sense of humor, as well as showing a mature respect for the subject matter.

The filmography is beautiful. The score is uplifting. The acting is compelling. This is truly an amazing debut by many of those involved.

There are a few flaws, and they make it hard to follow the sequence of events here and there, but it all makes sense before the end.

We watched it with our fourteen-year-old son, who liked it. A good family film for middle schoolers.

The Most Muslims and Three Things

[bemyfriend-40184 · 10/10 · 3 August 2022]

Three things made this movie important for me. The female lead was great, in this earnest coming-of-age film. The martial arts performances were instructive, and impressive. But what made this film important was the cultural aspect. It is an Indonesian film, and the film describes life in Indonesia. Did you know that Indonesia has the MOST Muslims of any country in the world? The percentage of the people there, who are Muslim, is only 86.7%. It is less than the Muslim countries of the Mideast. But Indonesia has 231 MILLION Muslims! This fine film depicts that reality, which some other Indonesian films avoid. Seen on Tubi, the free streaming site; which has many foreign films; and now, live TV.

Fast Moving, Gripping Teen Angst with Grit

[gareox · 8/10 · 25 January 2023]

Loved everything about Yasmine. Basic storyline, while nothing new, was refreshingly told with all actors very believable and convincing. Fight scenes were very well choreographed and exciting.

While many of the reviews are from citizens of Brunel, I'm from Brooklyn New York New York and was totally energized by the high quality of the film-making involved with Yasmine. Contained many basic adolescence concerns and parenting as well. Nothing corny but flowed easily with some rather funny characters whose appearance was always welcome. Lead Liyana Yus was rather remarkable as her character grew with radical and dark changes. Quite liked the soundtrack and use of the camera. Did not dwell / linger on close-ups... a most welcome change from most Hollywood movies. Congratulations and thanks to all involved for making Yasmine a most entertaining cinematic & rewarding experience.