Battle of Surabaya (2015)

Battle of Surabaya: Directed by Aryanto Yuniawan. With Reza Rahadian, Maudy Ayunda, Marlon Dance-Hooi, Keagan Kang. Musa, a thirteen-year-old shoe shiner, with Yumna, undergoes destiny through their adventure of waging war during the war time. Will they manage to bring peace among the troops keeping on fighting for nothing?

“So, I just watched this movie with my friend who is avid anime fan. It wasnu0026#39;t something we expected. But it goes well in some parts of movie.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe Story:u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eFor 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.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe Castu003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe 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. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe Audio:u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe musical score and effect was convincing and can be plus for this movie. Dialog line arenu0026#39;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 isnu0026#39;t really fit.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe Graphic:u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eSuperb 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. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe Fun:u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eKid 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. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe Rating: 7/10”