November Tenth

Issue was it seem it couldn't make its mind up what it wanted to be. I think it was my mistake choosing english dub for a Indonesian anime picture, the wide scenery of locations were incredible or even outstanding but the lip sinking god awful most of the time. Aswell as the frame rate for the character movements was off putting in action sequences and the voice actors were badly picked for matching of the important characters in the film also they where trying they trying so hard to add that japanese humour as specially that style final the script was but couldn't make it perfect because it was possible animated by a studio who seemed inspired by Japan's animation. I did felt heart moved by the ending, really I felt really moved and felt a bit to cry.

i love and hate this movie. I mean, this movie talk about Indonesia (my country). I left the movie theater a little underwhelmed. the plot and storyboard is decent. The point is, this film has so many points, that ironically, it has no point at all. sometimes the story was just off and this movie try too hard to be funny. i don't know what's wrong w/ me but some jokes so lame. some scenes exceeding comedy awkwardness level. Nothing is perfect, I mean I get it this movie is Indonesia's product. so yeah this is my love and hate opinion about this movie. Good luck w/ your next project.

PS : I liked it, but didn't love it as much as i love other animation movie

PS again : AND GUYS PLS BE HONEST W/ YOUR REVIEW AND RATING :)

So, I just watched this movie with my friend who is avid anime fan. It wasn't something we expected. But it goes well in some parts of movie.

The Story:

For almost half of the movie, we see main characters interacting in sort of romance, not in war except the day of war happened. We were expecting to see high-pace action movie from start till end though. And BoS apparently revolved around the main characters with supporting characters who have different purpose.

The Cast

The odd thing we felt that the main cast talk like Jakartan not Suroboyoan (the setting where the event happened) except for some additional cast that gives some comical relief for the movie. It takes time to listen Indonesian language in animation movie but it supposed to be more depicting local accent. I am sure the English version is going to be fit than Indonesian dub. Its like listening sinetron (tv opera soap ) dialog line in anime. It supposed to be better, but yeah.. I know this is the first step of Indonesia animation development.

The Audio:

The musical score and effect was convincing and can be plus for this movie. Dialog line aren't fit but some cast could play very well. It takes time to get used with Indonesian dialogue where we get used with Anime. And background music and soundtrack, I expected some old songs in the era were remade and not only typical modern pop song where I thought isn't really fit.

The Graphic:

Superb drawing with 3d background, its eye porn for us. But, we take a closer that main characters animation movement looked stiff when they talk or in action.

The Fun:

Kid may love this and so adults. Even though in war, you cant see any blood. The message is great. No glory in war. And yet the ending... people would love it. Its good to bring kids to watch this movie and see their reaction.

The Rating: 7/10

I watched this movie for 3 reason. first: the trailer was good. Second: as Indonesian, I really excited when finally somebody make animation movie about Indonesia's History. Third: My friend bought me a ticket, so why not. it's free movie. nothing to lose right? but i was wrong.. I just lost 2 hours of my life for bad movie. I don't know where to start to explained how they ruined this great chance for make great Indonesia's animation movie. it's like they put their 60% budget for animation, 30% for the cast, 9% for Sound, and just 1% for directing. storyline is awful. plot hole? don't even talk about plot hole, i only watched a hole without the plot. I wish they took different route, especially for storyline, to explained for audience that is "theres's no glory in war" with more subtle way. or they can just change the title as "Before battle of Surabaya, and After" or "Organisasi Kipas Hitam" or "Musa and Yuna" or "10 minutes of battle of Surabaya with another 1 hour and 45 minutes of 25 other random story". *and people.. please honest with your review.. 10/10 honestly? how much for classic animation like Spirited Away? 200/10?

the animation is pretty good, even tough the artwork, soundtrack is amazing, there are some parts that out of touch, and one of the sound effect is out of place but the story is good, Musa, who is only a thirteen-year-old shoe shiner, undergoes destiny through his adventure of waging war during the war time. fighting the dutch, england, ex japan samurai/ninja? and have a crush on his childhood friend? Does he manage to bring peace among the troops keeping on fighting for nothing?

Battle of Surabaya is a film very much amaze me. Ten or fifteen years ago i never think that Indonesia can make a film like this. The audiences like it, especially the children, and in some place (like in Jogjakarta) the movie is sold out, so i think there are really proud people that support this film

i really surprised that Indonesia can make a good animation film, hopefully this film will be the first step to the rise of Indonesian film