Nama : Aji Indrayan Pratama

Kelas. : XII IPA 2

FILM MERRY RIANA MIMPI SEJUTA DOLLAR

Director : Hestu Saputra
Producer : Dhamoo Punjabi, Manoj Punjabi
Cast : Chelsea Islan, Dion Wiyoko, Kimberly Ryder, Ferry Salim, Niniek L Karim, Sellen
Fernandez, Mike Muliyandro, Chyntia Lamusu
Studio : MD Pictures
Released Date : December 24, 2014
Duration : 105 Minute
Country : Singapore, Indonesia

Orientation:
Merry Riana is a successful young woman entrepreneur, writer, and motivator. Her life’s story is told in a
movie, Merry Riana “Million Dollar Dream”, which is adapted from her book with the same title. This
film visualizes her struggle to survive from difficulty of life and become successful.

Evaluation:
The violence that happened in Jakarta and other big cities in Indonesia in May 1998 makes Merry Riana
forced to flee to Singapore. Merry Riana’s father decided to send his daughter to Singapore because he
was afraid of the unsafe condition. She went alone to Singapore with the support money that was only
enough to buy food for five days. Fortunately, Merry Riana met with her best friend, Irene, who wanted
to go to university in the there, too. With Irene’s help, Merry could live in a boarding house. She was
also accepted in one of the best college there. But, it could only be reached if Merry paid $40,000. The
only hope was to take a loan college student that could only be obtained if Merry had a guarantor.
Then, Merry met her senior, Alva, who was very reckoning. He gave many requirements before he finally
agreed to help Merry. He also had Merry look for side job. Merry realized that she should be successful
as soon as possible. She did various work, from spreading online business brochure, until playing withe
high risky shares. The condition of her economy was moving up and down. Problem of love also
occurred when Alva expressed his feeling to Merry. Meanwhile, Merry knew it well that Irene fell in love
with Alva.

Interpretation:
The acting of Chelsea Islan (Merry Riana) in thit movie is very good. She can impersonate Merry Riana’s
character very well. But, it would be better if there was no kissing scene.

Summary:
I think this is an inspirational movie which can motivate people to be successful at young age. It brings
good spirit for young men in Indonesia. The script writer is successful to bring a set of interesting
conflicts which make the plot of this movie become alive.

Task 4

Based on the Review text, answer the following questions.

1. Who are the main characters of the movie?

Answer: Alva Tjenderasa And Merry Riana
2. What does the movie illustrate?
Answer: The merry riana who had just graduated from high school, was forced to flee to
Singapore because of the unstable condition of Indonesia. It's a story of his struggle
and sacrifice in achieving his success and love.
3. What is the movie about?
Answer: The merry riana high school girls, who fled to Singapore under pressure because of
unstable conditions. In Singapore, merry has to find a place to live and survive on her
own. With enough money to last only five meals, his dream of going to college and
becoming a success seemed impossible. But then she met Irene on social media. That
helps to live in dorms. But after that merry had to pay $40,000 to continue her intake
in college. And he met Alva Tjenderasa who wanted to help him get that pay to
continue her intake collage.
4. How did the reviewer assess the movie?
Answer: "I think this is an inspirational movie which can motivate people to be successful at
young age. It brings good spirit for young men in Indonesia. The script writer is
successful to bring a set of interesting conflicts which make the plot of this movie
become alive." the reviewer said