It’s Christmas Day!! We aren’t really expecting visitors this year that’s why lola, Itoy, ate Agnes and I have decided to go to the mall early in the morning. My lola started the day feeling not so ok. We are living with a thief; she said she lot $20 US. Hayyyy, grabe na talaga yung magnanakaw na yun dito sa bahay namin. Hindi na siya nahiya. I know I should not be saying this, especially now that it is Christmas Day. But that thief should not be doing that too; he should not be stealing from my lola, and from me in any form. I prayed to the Lord: please enlighten that person that he may know how much damage he is causing. The fact that I am using the pronoun he does not mean that I am pointing fingers. It’s just that I am not in the mood to be one with the feminists today. Going to the mall, we purchased a couple of tickets for the movies we will be watching. Lola and I called the shots- they were going to be Mano Po 3 and Lastikman. Both titles have already been shown last year; only that this time they have different casts, and different stories to tell.
Mano Po 3: My Love
This film from MAQ is believed to be the last installment of the saga produced by Mother Lily featuring the lives of Chinoys living here in the Philippines. In this feature, Vilma plays the lead role as Lilian, a crime crusader who has been caught in between two loves- Jay Manalo as Paul and Christopher de Leon as Michael. She is also the mother of Patrick Garcia who turns out to be the son of Michael, and Karylle and Angel Locsin both from Paul. Lilian and Michael played by Angelica Panganiban and Carlo Aquino respectively were a couple back in their younger years. Paul, then played by John Pratts, was their best friend and confidante. Things changed when Michael decided to leave for abroad under circumstances they can’t control. Paul Marries Lilian and they had 2 children plus one (Patrick Garcia). The couple is now planning to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary until Lilian and Michael meets again in the picturesque Thailand. Michael explains everything and Lilian realizes that she is still in love with her first boyfriend. Things are shaken including the married couple’s matrimony.
I have seen the whole saga of Mano Po, all in theater, all in SM Manila. This installment, I must say, is the weakest of the three. The film’s viewers are much younger now, and the love team of Vilma and Boyet just does not bring that kilig feeling to the younger generation. The acting was okay. Vilma delivered what was needed, but nothing really excellent. Eddie Garcia’s golden front teeth are the only ones that stood out. It is still fun, though, to experience the culture of our Chinoy brothers and sisters. The film also stars Sheryl Cruz, Boots Anson Roa, Jean Garcia and Dennis Trilio. On a scale of 1 to 10, with ten being the highest, I am giving Mano Po 3 a 7 1/2.
Lastikman: Ang Unang Banat
Vic Sotto’s Viva films-released box office hit last year returns to the big screen this Film Fest, except that there is no bossing to reprise the title role. This time it is Mark Bautista’s turn to take on the superhero created by Mars Ravelo. Mark as Adrian, a typical teen from the barrio, is paired with Sarah Geronimo as Lara and pitted against the likes of Cherrie Gil as Lastika, and John Estrada and Danilo Barrios as the Taong Aso (dog-like creatures). Mark got his powers from the rubber tree in their province when he saved it from illegal loggers- the next thing he knew, he can already be stretched. The same rubber tree granted the special elastic powers of Cherrie Gil who was killed, together with her family, by the barrio people who thought they were a family of aswangs. On the other hand, the taong aso played by the 2 handsome actors were the only ones left of their kind. That’s why John Estrada convinces son Danilo to learn to protect himself and stop protecting other people. Danilo did not want to obey his father until the night John was killed by the people from the city. Danilo resolves to take revenge against Lastikman. Revenge was also Cherrie’s moving force who plans to take it against the murderers of her daughters and anyone who stands in her way. In the end, Lastikman prevails over Lastika, and Adrian confesses to Lara his feelings for her. It is called Unang Banat because there is a part 2, for sure, that is because the viewers have yet to see who wins between Lastikman and the remaining Taong Aso.
How I wish I did not see this movie from Director Mac Alejandre. It was a waste of time and money. If the first one was bad, this installment is worse. I jut can imagine how that part 2 to this is going to be. The film tries to take on a Spider Man-esque story line but fails, not only because it lacks originality, but because it does not compare to the special effects of the Sam Ramie film. If you were an intelligent filmmaker and screenplay writer, you would have discovered that Spiderman drew in the buckets, many have seen the film, the young and the old alike. That is why you would not dare copy its plot. Kahit na papaano. The acting wasn’t really great- even Cherrie Gil’s character and acting were mediocre. I’d say that the most stand out in this film are Tuesday Vargas and Bearwin Meily. The film also features Elizabeth Oropesa and Joel Torre. So far, this is the psssssshest film I have seen in the cinema this year. I am encouraging you people, who have not seen it yet, not to watch it. You will just be wasting your precious Pesos to this flak. At mabubwisit lang kayo sa mga batang maiingay sa sinehan. Hahaha!! I am giving this film a 4. 4 because it is the number that sounds like the word poor the most.
One realization, though: today’s Filipino films have also been indiscreet venues for advertisements of different products- from canned goods to fast-food chains, from tonic drinks to insurance plans. Hayyyy, producers!!
That’s all folks, my first in-depth film reviews. Thanx for being one with the fabulous epal. I am fabulous. I am epal. God Bless us all, and Merry Christmas!! Happy Birthday, Jesus, and to my cousin Cheryl, and to someone really pogi who belongs in the past. ☻☻☻
Mano Po 3: My Love
This film from MAQ is believed to be the last installment of the saga produced by Mother Lily featuring the lives of Chinoys living here in the Philippines. In this feature, Vilma plays the lead role as Lilian, a crime crusader who has been caught in between two loves- Jay Manalo as Paul and Christopher de Leon as Michael. She is also the mother of Patrick Garcia who turns out to be the son of Michael, and Karylle and Angel Locsin both from Paul. Lilian and Michael played by Angelica Panganiban and Carlo Aquino respectively were a couple back in their younger years. Paul, then played by John Pratts, was their best friend and confidante. Things changed when Michael decided to leave for abroad under circumstances they can’t control. Paul Marries Lilian and they had 2 children plus one (Patrick Garcia). The couple is now planning to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary until Lilian and Michael meets again in the picturesque Thailand. Michael explains everything and Lilian realizes that she is still in love with her first boyfriend. Things are shaken including the married couple’s matrimony.
I have seen the whole saga of Mano Po, all in theater, all in SM Manila. This installment, I must say, is the weakest of the three. The film’s viewers are much younger now, and the love team of Vilma and Boyet just does not bring that kilig feeling to the younger generation. The acting was okay. Vilma delivered what was needed, but nothing really excellent. Eddie Garcia’s golden front teeth are the only ones that stood out. It is still fun, though, to experience the culture of our Chinoy brothers and sisters. The film also stars Sheryl Cruz, Boots Anson Roa, Jean Garcia and Dennis Trilio. On a scale of 1 to 10, with ten being the highest, I am giving Mano Po 3 a 7 1/2.
Lastikman: Ang Unang Banat
Vic Sotto’s Viva films-released box office hit last year returns to the big screen this Film Fest, except that there is no bossing to reprise the title role. This time it is Mark Bautista’s turn to take on the superhero created by Mars Ravelo. Mark as Adrian, a typical teen from the barrio, is paired with Sarah Geronimo as Lara and pitted against the likes of Cherrie Gil as Lastika, and John Estrada and Danilo Barrios as the Taong Aso (dog-like creatures). Mark got his powers from the rubber tree in their province when he saved it from illegal loggers- the next thing he knew, he can already be stretched. The same rubber tree granted the special elastic powers of Cherrie Gil who was killed, together with her family, by the barrio people who thought they were a family of aswangs. On the other hand, the taong aso played by the 2 handsome actors were the only ones left of their kind. That’s why John Estrada convinces son Danilo to learn to protect himself and stop protecting other people. Danilo did not want to obey his father until the night John was killed by the people from the city. Danilo resolves to take revenge against Lastikman. Revenge was also Cherrie’s moving force who plans to take it against the murderers of her daughters and anyone who stands in her way. In the end, Lastikman prevails over Lastika, and Adrian confesses to Lara his feelings for her. It is called Unang Banat because there is a part 2, for sure, that is because the viewers have yet to see who wins between Lastikman and the remaining Taong Aso.
How I wish I did not see this movie from Director Mac Alejandre. It was a waste of time and money. If the first one was bad, this installment is worse. I jut can imagine how that part 2 to this is going to be. The film tries to take on a Spider Man-esque story line but fails, not only because it lacks originality, but because it does not compare to the special effects of the Sam Ramie film. If you were an intelligent filmmaker and screenplay writer, you would have discovered that Spiderman drew in the buckets, many have seen the film, the young and the old alike. That is why you would not dare copy its plot. Kahit na papaano. The acting wasn’t really great- even Cherrie Gil’s character and acting were mediocre. I’d say that the most stand out in this film are Tuesday Vargas and Bearwin Meily. The film also features Elizabeth Oropesa and Joel Torre. So far, this is the psssssshest film I have seen in the cinema this year. I am encouraging you people, who have not seen it yet, not to watch it. You will just be wasting your precious Pesos to this flak. At mabubwisit lang kayo sa mga batang maiingay sa sinehan. Hahaha!! I am giving this film a 4. 4 because it is the number that sounds like the word poor the most.
One realization, though: today’s Filipino films have also been indiscreet venues for advertisements of different products- from canned goods to fast-food chains, from tonic drinks to insurance plans. Hayyyy, producers!!
That’s all folks, my first in-depth film reviews. Thanx for being one with the fabulous epal. I am fabulous. I am epal. God Bless us all, and Merry Christmas!! Happy Birthday, Jesus, and to my cousin Cheryl, and to someone really pogi who belongs in the past. ☻☻☻
posted by queen of the blogs at 7:58 PM
1 Comments:
"One realization, though: today’s Filipino films have also been indiscreet venues for advertisements of different products- from canned goods to fast-food chains, from tonic drinks to insurance plans. Hayyyy, producers!!"
HAHA! try watching Kris Aquino's flick! Nandun ata lahat! kissa, smart, chuckie. parang ewan! hehehe
happy holidays!
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