MERAH PUTIH: ONE FOR ALL Receives a Rating of 1 out of 10 on IMDB, Flooded with Harsh Criticism!

Kapanlagi.com - The animated film MERAH PUTIH: ONE FOR ALL officially premiered in Indonesian cinemas on August 14, 2025. After a few days of screening, the film produced by Perfiki Kreasindo and directed by Endiarto and Bintang Takari has been watched by around 1500 people.

In fact, before its release, MERAH PUTIH: ONE FOR ALL was touted to compete with the anime film DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE, which also premiered at the same time. The result? Far from expectations! On the other hand, DEMON SLAYER has already been watched by around 1.2 million people.

Now, if the viewer count is significantly lower, what about its rating? Well, stay tuned for more details below..

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1. Rating 1 out of 10 on IMDB

Don't expect miracles, because in terms of ratings, MERAH PUTIH: ONE FOR ALL also received a very low IMDb rating of 1.0 out of 10. On the other hand, DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE has a rating of 8.9 out of 10.

"If I could give a score of 0, I would do it without hesitation. Since the trailer was released, it has been uncomfortable and far from satisfying. I am very disappointed because this film does not meet expectations at all and ruins the image of Indonesian animated films like JUMBO. I feel like my time and money are wasted. I will not recommend this to anyone. I hope this review serves as a warning to everyone so you don't end up disappointed too. Honestly, a rating of 0 is very fitting to describe my bad experience," wrote one reviewer.

2. Questionable Quality

Still from the film MERAH PUTIH: ONE FOR ALL (Credit: Cinepolis Indonesia)

Even before its release, MERAH PUTIH: ONE FOR ALL has faced a lot of criticism. The film's visual quality is considered very low, with some even comparing it to animations from the 1980s.

Many internet users have mocked the quality of the animation, which is seen as mediocre. Comparisons with other animated films, such as JUMBO, show a striking difference in terms of quality.

The plot of this film has also not escaped criticism. Many believe that the storyline and its accompanying music are inconsistent and disruptive. The characters in the film are said to lack depth, and the dialogue feels forced. This adds to the long list of criticisms the film has received.

3. Allegations of an Extraordinary Production Budget

There are allegations that MERAH PUTIH: ONE FOR ALL has a production budget of Rp 6.7 billion. Meanwhile, the production process took less than about 3 months.

In addition, several other theories have emerged suggesting that this film took character design assets and location settings from others without permission. Some of the character dialogues also utilized AI assistance.

Are these allegations true? Only the production team knows. :)

4. Brief Synopsis

Still from the film MERAH PUTIH: ONE FOR ALL (Credit: Cinepolis Indonesia)

MERAH PUTIH: ONE FOR ALL is an animated adventure film that tells the story of a group of children from various cultural backgrounds who unite to find a lost heirloom flag. Their mission is to ensure the flag flies at the August 17th ceremony.

In order to retrieve the lost flag, the 8 main child protagonists must enter a wilderness filled with wild animals, explore an uninhabited ancient temple, brave storms, and overcome many other obstacles.

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