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Tina Toon & Lenong Bocah The Movie
Tina, a fifth grade elementary school student lives with his father, Tono. She busks in the streets to earn the admission fee needed for junior high school. When Tina is singing on the street, she meets a record producer, Aswin, who is fascinated by Tina’s dance style. Then Tina and Tono are evicted from their rented house. Tina is entrusted to her grandmother who also lives with her two children, Mak Wecek and Opang. Mak Wecek and her daughter, lvi, are upset with Tina, for receiving more attention from grandma. Tina is then invited to join the Lenong Bocah group. Then the group performs at a birthday party for Aswin’s son. Aswin immediately asks Tina for a recording. Tina's album becomes a huge success. Tina is now wealthy, as well as Mak Wecek who becomes Tina’s manager.
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Plot Summary
The film follows Tina, a young girl with a passion for singing and dancing, who gets involved in a series of comedic misadventures. She navigates school life, friendships, and dreams of stardom, often with the help or hindrance of her quirky friends from Lenong Bocah, a popular children's performance group. The story blends lighthearted humor with themes of perseverance and the joy of childhood.
Critical Reception
The movie was generally received as a lighthearted family comedy, primarily aimed at a younger audience familiar with the "Lenong Bocah" troupe and Tina Toon's popularity at the time. Reviews often highlighted its innocent humor and musical elements, though some critics found the plot simplistic.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its cheerful musical numbers and appeal to young audiences.
Noted for its lighthearted and family-friendly comedic situations.
Some found the storyline to be somewhat predictable and aimed solely at children.
Google audience: Audience reception was generally positive among its target demographic, appreciating the energetic performances and the familiar charm of the Lenong Bocah cast. Many enjoyed it as a simple, entertaining movie for kids.
Fun Fact
Tina Toon, the lead actress and namesake, was already a well-known child singer in Indonesia prior to the movie's release, famous for her hit song "Bolo-Bolo".
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