For so long, I have wondered, when will Vice Ganda ever make something different, other than his run-of-the-mill, cash grab senseless comedies that have plagued previous year's MMFFs. And upon learning that she would be teaming up with one the best directors working today, I got excited and hopeful.
The first half is Vice Ganda; the slapstick comedy the audience love, the chemistry of the cast especially Lassy, this is one Vice's best comedies in years. And the final half…
Director Zig Dulay proved yet again, his penchant for magical story-telling that is almost supernatural and fable-like. There is always this palpable relationship between people, nature, and other creatures, reminiscent of his last year's entry, Firefly: color-grading, wide shots of mountains and bodies of water, blue skies, and the greens of the earth.
Ruru Madrid did an excellent job but it was Dennis Trillo who stood out and gave a bravura performance as a notorious murderer set for release from…
A Genius Of A Movie!
I was able to re-watch this movie out of boredom. And to my surprise, I found this movie to be one of the smartly written Filipino films of recent memory. In fact, I would even call this, a masterpiece!
The character of Mae (Miles Ocampo) fell in love with Norman (Kelvin Miranda). It was clear from the start that Norman never felt any sparks for Mae, but Mae, as delusional as she was, ignored all…
a fascinating look at instant gratification and hedonistic lifestyle especially aimed towards the younger generation, Anora succeeds with flying colors in making a bold statement.
a Cinderella-esque story, Ani is a strip club dancer who marries a wealthy 21-year old son of a Russian oligarch, an opportunity for her to leave her previous life behind in an albeit spontaneous wedding proposal in Vegas.
Mikey Madison delivers a strong performance as the titular character. I even dreamt of her after watching…
