[Review XN] Film 25: STAND BY ME DORAEMON

"If you don't try, you won't change."

Along with tears flowing down his cheeks, a smile full of happiness also tugged on his lips after watching Stand By Me Doraemon. If at that time it was not preoccupied with the matter of wiping off the waters, the applause might be echoed. Maybe I will save it for the second spectacle. It doesn't matter if anyone will say that this expression of excitement sounds exaggerated, but in reality that's what happened. As someone who grew up accompanied by a blue cat-shaped robot from the future named Doraemon - almost never missed every Sunday diving weekly rituals staring at the screen to be another witness to the magic of Doraemon, until now - then had the opportunity to witness special offerings to welcome his birthday. 80 of the author, Fujiko F. Fujio, is luck that may only happen once in a lifetime.

Yes, Stand By Me Doraemon is different from dozens of titles of wide-screen Doraemon movie versions that have never missed enlivening theaters since the early 1980s. Aside from abandoning the conventional method by switching to the complete use of CGI (Computer-generated Imagery), the film is directed by one of the best Japanese directors today, Takashi Yamazaki, and Ryuichi Yagi is staying digadang will be interrupting the intertwining of the separation around the Doraemon and Nobita separation. One of the most effective keywords to move the interest of anyone who puts Doraemon as a good friend who is never really owned, part of childhood, or just know a little to watch Doraemon's Stand By Me. A question then tickled the hearts of Dora's friends, "is this a dish that ends the iconic friendship story between robot cats and humans loved by millions of people?" The answer has been emphasized explicitly, no. Stand By Me Doraemon is like a 'special episode' which allows fans to reminisce about the best episodes of Doraemon through a refreshing new packaging.

Stand By Me Doraemon pulls us far to the starting point when the cat robot from the 22nd century who is fond of Dorayaki cake first meets a 10-year-old boy with a worrying future. The audience's memory of the main motives behind the main mission of sending Doraemon (Wasabi Mizuta) was rebuilt in the early minutes while scattering a few explanations for a number of things - one of which, the reason for Doraemon's blind love for Dorayaki - which might be overlooked or even forgotten. What then happens is a series of ridiculousness as a form of exploitation of the bad side of Nobita (Megumi Ohara) which includes spoiled, lazy, stupid, irresponsible, and careless. As a result, in order to 'survive', Nobita also relied on Doraemon's magical tools especially in his efforts to realize a bright future which in Nobita's dictionary meant marrying Shizuka (Yumi Kakazu), his beautiful classmate.

For anyone, worshipers of the anime series who have graced the national screen since 25 years ago, Stand By Doraemon is a present that should not be denied. Re-float the beautiful memories that have been intertwined throughout the medium of manga or anime with Doraemon and the boys. With the main material sampled from the main manga - not an adventure edition or the like - then of course the storytelling here is not far from the daily interactions between Dora and Nobita and the people around him without involving adventures laden with the nuances of fantasy into the middle of nowhere like now we usually see it on the big screen version. Here, Yamazaki and Yagi emphasize Doraemon's efforts to help Nobita become a much better human being and the brief, memorable friendship that surrounds the two. Many laughter appears due to the silly behavior of each character and tears in some crucial scenes. In fact, to add to the allure, the filmmaker did not escape applying spirit tangible concoctions through the excitement of the adventurous side when Doraemon's magical tools were released or when Nobita 'visited' into the future.

Adding to selling points, Stand By Me Doraemon is supported by the use of appropriate (and very impressive!) 3D - not just unnecessary gimmick. Gives a real effect to the audience to feel the use of Doraemon's magic tools such as the Everywhere Door, Time Machine or Bamboo Propeller, realistic portrayal of the characters, as well as being involved in the storytelling. The use of the song 'Himawari no Yakusoku' by Motohiro Hata to give more sense to the sentimental side which had been the main goal from the beginning with the exploration of memories was also considered successful. When the lights in the cinema are lit as a sign that the film is over, the excitement mixed with emotion was felt. Very clearly, Takashi Yamazaki really knows how to present this iconic figure to his big fans. In fact, without even having to be a devotee of Doraemon, any audience who has gone through childhood, might be easy to love him. A series of the best stories from Doraemon were knitted by the director duo perfectly by bringing together warmth, hilariousness, and excitement that were filled with moral messages about friendship, dreams, and self-confidence. If you decide to watch it, don't forget to bring tissue!

Note: Watch Doraemon Stand By Me in 3D format to get an exciting viewing experience. And, watch it to the end because there are hilarious post-credits scenes that will make you laugh out loud.

Outstanding