A Series of Facts About the Indonesian Version of Business Proposal: Few Viewers, Rating 1/10 on IMDb

Kapanlagi.com - The highly anticipated Indonesian version of the film "A Business Proposal" finally premiered on February 6, 2025, but unfortunately, the reception was far from what was expected. On its opening day, the film only managed to attract 6,900 viewers, a number that is very low compared to other films released at the same time, such as "Petaka Gunung Gede" which successfully drew in 148,900 viewers on its first day.

This defeat is linked to the controversy involving one of its main stars, Abidzar Al-Ghifari. Before the film was released, Abidzar revealed that he had not watched the original version of the Korean drama "A Business Proposal". This statement immediately sparked outrage among loyal fans of the drama, who felt that his attitude showed a lack of appreciation for the original work.

Additionally, as of today, Sunday (2/9), the film is also suffering from a very low rating on the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), recording only 1/10. This further tarnishes its image in the eyes of the public. Various criticisms have emerged, ranging from acting that is considered less natural, awkward dialogue, to cinematography that is judged not comparable to the original version.

Nevertheless, the production team did not remain silent. They have issued an apology and hope to improve the public's perception of the film. Check out the interesting facts about this film summarized by Liputan6, Sunday (2/9).

1. Allegations of Boycott and Controversy Surrounding Abidzar Al Ghifari

The low number of viewers for the film 'A Business Proposal' seems to be linked to the controversy involving Abidzar Al Ghifari, one of its main stars. Before the release, Abidzar stated that he chose not to watch the original version of the Korean drama to create his own interpretation of the character.

Unfortunately, this statement triggered anger among fans of the original drama who felt that his attitude was disrespectful to the source material. Unsurprisingly, calls for a boycott echoed on social media, resulting in disappointing ticket sales—only 6,900 viewers on the first day and a rating of 2/10 on IMDb. Although Abidzar and Falcon Pictures have apologized, the negative impact of this controversy seems to still overshadow the film's performance at the box office.

2. Low Enthusiasm

On its first day of screening, "A Business Proposal" only managed to attract around 6,900 viewers, with a notably low occupancy rate of 3.43% from a total of 1,270 screenings. Meanwhile, the film "Petaka Gunung Gede" soared with 148,900 viewers and an occupancy rate of 43.95% from 2,271 screenings. This stark contrast illustrates how "A Business Proposal" failed to capture the audience's heart, possibly due to the controversies that arose before its screening and the negative reactions from potential viewers.

3. Abidzar Apologizes and Falcon Pictures' Casual Response

In response to the situation, Falcon Pictures, as the film production house, showed a calm demeanor and was not overly affected by the low number of viewers on the first day. Following this incident, Abidzar was known to have publicly expressed his apology and considered it a lesson towards his maturation process.

4. Why is the Indonesian Version of A Business Proposal Lacking Viewers?

1.Why is the Indonesian version of A Business Proposal not attracting many viewers?

This film has experienced low viewer numbers due to several factors, such as the controversy surrounding Abidzar Al-Ghifari's statements, calls for a boycott from fans of the original drama, and the execution of the film being deemed unsatisfactory.

2.How many viewers did A Business Proposal Indonesia have on its first day?

On its opening day, February 6, 2025, the film only managed to attract around 6,900 viewers, with an occupancy rate of 3.43% from a total of 1,270 screenings.

3.What caused the boycott call against the Indonesian version of A Business Proposal?

The boycott call arose after Abidzar Al-Ghifari, the main actor in this film, stated that he did not watch the original version of the Korean drama A Business Proposal. This statement was considered disrespectful to the original source, triggering negative reactions from fans.

4.How does the viewer count of A Business Proposal compare with other films?

On its opening day, Petaka Gunung Gede managed to sell up to 148,900 tickets, Pulung Gantung sold 22,200 tickets, while A Business Proposal Indonesia only sold 6,900 tickets. Despite having more screenings, this film still failed to attract a large audience.

5. What is the IMDb rating for A Business Proposal Indonesia?

This film received a rating of 2/10 on IMDb, which reflects the numerous negative reviews from viewers who were disappointed with the quality of this film adaptation.

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