November Tenth

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

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.

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

ill be fair and square when it's come the time for a review

1. It's an excellent work in "National" scale but in larger scale it's no so good.

2. The animation isn't smooth enough for me, well it doesn't really matter because as we know the animator still lack of experience. but still it's a great work for new team but as i said the animators still need to improve their animating skills

3. is it only me or do everyone feel something wrong with the SFX because it kinda bother me if the SFX have lower quality than the animation.

4. i don't feel any emotion from the dubber

Overall it's a great movie in "national" scale but it still need to be perfected. the team still need to improve their skills.

yeah that's all from me

if you really like an indie and "fresh" animation i recommend you to watch this but if you don't want to disappointed with a "newborn" animation then i recommend you to search animation movie

Well basically i really love to know that it's released. i've been waiting for more than 2 years for this movie. Best animation movie from Indonesia i ever seen yet.

It was good, really. start from the storyline, the animation, the character and also how the movie create a new perception toward Indonesian people about their own history.

Yap their tag line that this is Indoneasian movie with Hollywod taste is real. Meanwhile some people still think there are something incomplete with the ending. so they thing that the ending wasn't enough. Need more specific ending.

but overall i'll say this is Awesome :)