On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the creation of Doraemon, starting from 7 August 2020 the film of Doraemon – The Movie: Nobita and the New Dinosaur40th animated film based on the animated series of Fujiko F. Fujio. Anime Factorylabel of Koch Media (now PLAION), took care of the edition home video and below we have reviewed this amazing Blu-ray and for you.
Let’s go and see in more detail what we are talking about, first focusing on the plot: during an instructive day discovering fossils and ancient finds, Nobita find an oval stone. Convinced that it is an incredible discovery, he takes it home and keeps it for one night, wrapping it in the “cloth of time”. The following day, the mysterious boulder is revealed to be an egg which, after hatching, gives life to two twin dinosaurs of a new species. It is a male and a female, Kyu And Myu, which will be raised with care and affection by the caring Nobita. Once grown up though, Doraemon convinces the boy to return the two animals to their time, through a journey back in time of 66 million years!
- Original title: ド ラ え も ん の び 太 の 新 恐 竜
- English title: Doraemon – The Movie: Nobita and the New Dinosaur
- Japanese release: 2020
- Italian release: 2021 (Boomerang), 2021 (Blu-ray, DVD)
- Home video version: Anime Factory
- Genre: animation
- Duration: 110 minutes
- Animation studio: Shin-Ei Animation
- Tongue: Italian, Japanese
We reviewed Doraemon – The Movie: Nobita and the New Dinosaur via Blu-ray provided to us by Anime Factory.
Lifetime friends
The characters we meet while watching this film are well known to all of us if during our childhood, in the first decade of the 2000s, we spent at least a few afternoons watching cartoons on TV after school, perhaps in the company of homework. and a good snack. I refer first of all to Nobita, known as a lazy, stubborn, listless and messy kid, but with a big heart: this time he even manages to get us excited, showing us his caring and affectionate side. The relationship that is established between him and the two baby dinosaurs is in fact incredibly tender and seeing such a young boy take care of them by giving them food, care and attention will certainly warm your heart! Then of course we have Doraemonthe blue and white robot cat who has always been Nobita’s companion in adventures, the one who manages to make him reflect and reason, always able to get him out of trouble and remedy the messes that the boy makes thanks to his extravagant (but in some cases providential!) gadgets that have always been called chiusky. To accompany Nobita and Doraemon in this adventure we see once again Shizukawith whom the boy has always been in love, and the other two schoolmates of the protagonist, Gian And Suneowho have an ambivalent relationship with him, as they are always ready to mock him, but also to support him in times of need.
The new characters we know are Kyu And Myu, the baby dinosaurs born from the mysterious egg found by Nobita, respectively a male and a female, one green and the other pink, which have spots of different shades on the coat and small feathers; Kyu initially seems to be weaker than Myu: he struggles to grow because he eats very little, is scared and cannot fly. Over time, however, thanks to a good dose of perseverance and determination and encouraged by Nobita, the little one will develop a great survival instinct by acquiring considerable self-confidence.
Nobita found a round fossil. Trying to use the chiusky “cloth of time” … twin dinosaurs were born! Moreover, of a new species not yet discovered! Nobita called the two Kyu and Myu and raised them, but in the end he decides to return them to their time, and together with Doraemon and the others he leaves for 6,600 years ago…!
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Never give up!
The strength of this animated film undoubtedly lies in its ability to excite the audience: despite having always been known as an anime marked by comedy and adventure, Doraemon it is also able to make us drop a few tears, this time more than all. What is created between Nobita and the two baby dinosaurs is in fact a deep bond of affection, which teaches us on the one hand to take care of others and on the other to practice gratitude and respect towards others. Among the many messages of which this story is the bearer we also have one of encouragement, which invites us to never give up in the face of difficulties and in front of our “limits”, which can be overcome thanks to a great fortitude, ours and those around us supporting us. Just like at the end of each episode of the animated series, also in this case we will find ourselves reflecting on a very specific morality, sometimes expressed through narrative expedients, other times more explicitly, through effective sentences.
The more traditionalists will be happy to know that the voice actors in Doraemon – The Movie: Nobita and the New Dinosaur are exactly the same as in the animated series, and in particular the direction of the Italian dubbing (carried out at the Molok Studios of Milan) was curated by David Garbolinowho lends his voice to Nobita. The presence of a historical cast therefore guarantees a remarkable harmony of the dialogues; the translations are also faithful and consistenta particular that we can see if we choose to try to see the Blu-ray in the original language, through the appropriate option.
Immerse yourself in history and nature
For nature lovers and lovers of history and prehistory this tale is incredibly fascinating: the references to the atmospheric phenomenon that 66 million years ago caused the mass extinction of many living species on Earth are punctual, the breathtaking setting presents flora and fauna treated in detail, suggestive landscapes on which the eye of the spectator alights and gets lost, enchanted by the harmony of forms and gods colors. The latter are made more lively in the most cheerful and carefree scenes, while they are blurred in the most important moments pathos. In this regard, as regards the technical aspect, we can certainly appreciate the excellent quality of the Blu-ray, which naturally presents the film in Full HD, at a resolution of 1080p (4K is instead absent); the only sore point is the almost total absence of extra content, with the exception of the trailer Italian, of the original preview and of the teaser.
Aesthetically, the product appears very simple, contained in its slim case clear blue in plastic. The pastel-colored images of the characters and in particular that of the protagonist in the foreground, portrayed together with the new puppy friends, recall However our attention immediately, also stimulating our curiosity towards what will turn out to be a new exciting adventure, the starting point for countless reflections. It must be said that this edition being somewhat commemorative it would probably have been more appropriate to enrich it with some details such as a gadget or some collectible postcards, which would have perhaps involved the public more in the celebrations of this 50th anniversary.
To whom do we recommend Doraemon – The movie: Nobita and the new dinosaur?
We therefore recommend Doraemon – The Movie: Nobita and the New Dinosaur to all those who love to travel (with fantasy or not), to fans of the prehistoric period and to lovers of dinosaurs, but also to those looking for an animated film that is both fun and soulful. Suitable for a young audience but (why not?) Also for adults, this story made of friendship, tenacity, strength and awareness will surprise anyone for the extreme sweetness and immediacy through which it is able to transmit values and messages that are always current.
- Excellent video quality
- Fun and engaging story
- Convey important messages
- Special content practically non-existent
- Excessive duration
Doraemon – The Movie: Nobita and the New Dinosaur
An exciting space-time journey
The one told in Doraemon – The Movie: Nobita and the New Dinosaur it is a space-time journey that our beloved protagonists undertake to be able to return two baby dinosaurs to their time. A premise that seems to herald the beginning of a purely fantastic adventure, but which instead is also based on real historical events and events, capable of making us reflect on problems that still afflict our Planet today, and towards which it is It is necessary to undertake an awareness-raising process (just think, for example, of the issue relating to the conservation of species at risk of extinction). We are therefore faced with a funny, engaging, but at the same time exciting and instructive animated film, which best symbolizes the celebrations of the fiftieth anniversary of the creation of the iconic character who has become Doraemon over time, who, with his tenderness and his wisdom has conquered generations after generations.
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