The movie started out a little bit boring, but then as the story builds up, it gets much better. Darah Garuda was an explosion war feast with things that really does blow up (yes it's hard to believe that it actually does blow up), Cause all u see other than movies like these are all of those crappy pornish movies out there on the cinemas. Fellow Indonesian, I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.
This movie really made a breakthrough for Indonesian leveled movies. The plot was acceptable, effects are great just like all of those western made war movies. However, there are a few flaws. Like how the atmosphere is too clear. it's really colorful for a war film. Should be a little bit more granish and low saturated. I mean sure Indonesian archipelago is beautiful, but this movie is about war, not the Discovery channel. Gunfights seems to be a little bit unrealistic in here. Gun flares are too small, but I wouldn't worry too much about that. That's nothing compared to what this movie has to offer.
Sound was a total pleasure for your ears. The explosion sounds are...EXPLOSIVE! that's one thing I like the most from this film, and also, cause it's Dolby digital. unlike any of those crappy Indonesian movies out there, this one really paid Dolby to arrange their sounds. Now that's what I call professionalism! Overall, This movie is an epic greatness to the Indonesian film industry, thus, I give Darah Garuda an eight out of 10, for mind thrilling action! Looking forward to the ending sequel to the trilogy.