Though I'm not a filmmaker, I think the producers really have no creativity. Most of the guys here (including me) know about Maria. So it'll become a hit only because of her, not because of the story.
Jeffrey Jakarta
It is better to be a former porn star than on the contrary. But it is better to be neither. That is what I think of Maria Ozawa.
E. Nurdin Jakarta
Please, find another country, Miyabi. Not here, our land's not for people like you - disgusting! The filmmaker is just trying to get more attention and make money from this news. It is just like another Manohara story.
Lee Johnson Jakarta
Don't judge her based on her profession. She has the right to decide what she likes. Her visit to Indonesia is also part of her job. The Indonesia Ulema Council (MUI) doesn't need to forbid her coming here.
Yuni Jakarta
I don't know what kind of movie Menculik Miyabi will be, but inviting a porn star to act in our movies is not an appropriate way of increasing the film's popularity. Furthermore, we need to raise the quality of Indonesian movies through the universal message of virtue, not what markets want.
Rizqi Muhammad Tasikmalaya, West Java
Many Indonesian actresses are better than Maria Ozawa.
Bagus Toyib Yogyakarta
Whether a comedy receives popular acceptance and good box office results depends on the script, the plot, technical quality and of course the actors. A single foreign porn star, even exploiting her physical qualities, will not guaranty any success for the movie.
Soebagjo Soetadji Jakarta
Let Miyabi come to Indonesia, as she will act in a comedy, not a porn film. Why should she be banned?
Yahya Surabaya
I think the producers are only thinking of their own benefits. Why can't they be proud of their own people?
Tasha Jakarta
I think the producers have picked the right actress. So much hype, free advertising from the media, a guaranteed success.
Ryan Jakarta
Honestly, I have no idea what Miyabi looks like; this is also the first time I heard her name. I searched Google for what she looks like, and what's so special about her? So an Indonesian producer will invite her to join in an Indonesian comedy movie. I've been searching all about her and I haven't found anything special, especially in comedy experience.I mean she's beautiful, yes, but we also have so many comic stars who are much more beautiful, sexy, young, talented and professional. So why do we have to invite her to join our comedy? In my opinion, nowadays we Indonesian people must be more respectful of and appreciate our local people and our achievements.
Lita Surabaya
I don't think that there will be any benefit for us featuring this girl in an Indonesian film. I believe we have a lot of actresses who have the capability in performing any kind of movie with fully responsible in regard to morality, integrity and respect for most Indonesian people.
Sunarno Lombok, West Nusa Tenggra
Imagine, if Miyabi came to Vatican, what would be the Pope or cardinals' reaction be?I guess they might feel the same as the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) in Indonesia.
Dedy Darmawan Tangerang, Banten
As usual, bad news is good news. The movie production hasn't even started yet, but the idea has brought about audiences with pros and cons. Good marketing for a bad Miyabi-movie wannabe.
Drius Jakarta
It's fine as long as she can respect our national cultures and values.
Fahrin Martapura, South Kalimantan
Maria, if you need any blue film stars back in Japan, my schedule is free. I charge nothing.
Kevin Semarang
It's better to "kidnap" useful things such as many innovations, not by cheating but by discovering and innovating useful things for Indonesia and the world. The matter above (around the movie) isn't useful at all, yet it makes Indonesians more confused. I am serious about it.
Tauf
Jepara, Central Java
I have never actually watched any of Miyabi's films. I first heard her name when this controversy came up (I just don't watch those kind of films). But I think whatever her profession is in Japan; she is free to come and to make a film here in Indonesia. Surely a normal/comedy film is not porn.
As for the producer, trying to get optimum profits by featuring this porn star in their movie, well... that is what the business all about, isn't it? They know the consequences, and what we are doing now, just adding its promotion of Menculik Miyabi just as they expected.
Putri Aulia
Surabaya
Are there no Indonesian artists who would suit this movie?
Or if they still want to use an artist from Japan, why don't we use someone else?
Anna Suresh
Jakarta
They'd better call it Diculik (oleh) Miyabi (Hijacked by Miyabi) as it looks like the Indonesian film industry is now being hijacked by some bit-part foreign actress whose only claim to fame seems to be being good at taking her clothes off and performing some acts on screen.
V.T. Hopkins
Jakarta
What's wrong with her coming to Indonesia if she doesn't do anything pornographic or nasty? Instead it would be a huge improvement for our movie industry. I'll give two thumbs for Raditya Dika's bravery and creativity
Christian Arriandi
Madiun, East Java
If it is true that Miyabi will come to Indonesia, I think it is good. It is proof that Indonesia is a famous country because Miyabi is not only famous in Japan but also across Asia. Although Miyabi is known as a porn star, it doesn't mean that she is coming to Indonesia to make a porn movie.
It is better for us not to judge somebody based on her background. I believe that she will respect our culture that values politeness. If she wants to star in an Indonesian movie, she needs to respect the norms and rules in this country.
Yenny
Yogyakarta
It's okay if the film is just a comedy film. Miyabi isn't coming to make a porno film, maybe it would be an improvement for the Indonesian film industry in the future.. Don't judge something by its cover.
Raito
Cirebon
I do not agree with the plan to feature Miyabi for Indonesian films.. It will benefit us at all.
M. Rofii
Jakarta
I know who she is although I've never watched her movies. We should welcome everyone who comes to our country including her, but as a tourist. But I don't agree if she comes here to star in a film.
Niken
Jakarta
Miyabi's film will be a film with a big budget and "big star", but be low quality. I believe this film is only popularity- and profit-oriented, with no education or knowledge at all. Unfortunately, we have all been caught up in a tawdry sensation that fabricated by the script writer and the production house, to raise their popularity. So stop debating about Miyabi. It's wasting our time.
Movie viewers are better able than before to know what makes a good film. This film is not appropriate for the Indonesian people or for the intelligent community. It's better for us to welcome the arrival of Julia Roberts to record her newest film Eat, Pray and Love in Bali, the middle of next month.
Agung Pushandaka
Jakarta
There shouldn't be a problem with the movie, as no nudity will be involved. The problem, if there was any lies with the actress's status as an adult movie worker.
Personally I think the movie is perfectly fine. If a man/woman watches the film and then feels compelled to view the actress's X-rated movies, that is completely their business.
Miyabi, Ariel dan Luna Maya dalam Satu Film?
Produser akan menunggu Ariel bebas dari kasus hukumnya.
JUM'AT, 31 DESEMBER 2010, 12:43 WIB Irina Damayanti, Beno Junianto
Miyabi (Maxima Pictures)
BERITA TERKAIT
VIVAnews - Meski mendekam dalam rutan Kebun Waru, Bandung karena kasus video asusila yang menjeratnya, bukan berarti karier keartisan Nazriel Ilham alias Ariel Peterpan padam. Rumah produksi Maxima sudah meliriknya.
Ariel ditawari bermain dalam film layar lebar. Sebelumnya Ariel juga pernah menjajal aktingnya sebagai Arai dalam film sekuel Laskar Pelangi, 'Sang Pemimpi'.
Ody Mulya Hidayat, produser Maxima Picture ini menyatakan niatnya membuat film thriller bertema pembunuhan yang dibintangi langsung oleh Ariel.
"Waktu itu aku sempat mau mengajak Ariel main di film saya, tapi karena tersandung kasus, jadi baru menyusun konsep saja, karena saya tahu dia punya potensi besar untuk akting," ujar Ody saat dihubungi VIVAnews.com, Jumat 31 Desember 2010.
Tidak tanggung-tanggung, ternyata Ody juga berencana mengajak dua bintang wanita sensasional, Luna Maya dan Miyabi, dalam film yang akan digarapnya tersebut.
"Aku pernah diskusi dengan Luna Maya tentang film itu, dia tertarik. Saya juga tawarkan bagaimana kalau mengajak Ariel, dia bilang oke sekali, lalu saya bilang akan mengajak Miyabi, dia juga tidak masalah," kata produser itu.
Lantas, apakah Ody sudah menyiapkan dana khusus untuk membayar honor Luna Maya dan Miyabi dalam film itu? "Saya sudah punya dana khusus untuk mereka bertiga. Tapi tetap harus menunggu Ariel bebas dulu. Dalam film itu imej seksinya juga akan dihilangkan," ucap pria itu dengan lantang.
Ody juga bercerita bagaimana Miyabi ketagihan berakting dalam film layar lebar Indonesia. "Dia sangat ingin main film lagi di sini, apalagi setelah main di film 'Hantu Tanah Kusir' itu. Dia bilang, sudah bisa beradaptasi dan nyaman dengan para pemain film di sini." (umi)