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Just came from Trinoma, watched "The Animals" with indie friends Michael and Monch.
I wasn't expecting much from this movie. In fact, it's not on my must-watch list. Hindi ganun ka-interesting ang trailer.
We were there to see another Cinemalaya film pero nahuli kami sa sched so we ended up watching this Gino Santos' debut film.
It's a beautiful film that depicts today's youth; alcohol, drugs, violence, sex, etc.
Superior direction. Excellent cinematography. Perfect casting. Disturbing, harrowing take on today's generation.
Highly-recommended! 4 / 5 rating.
Habol pa kayo tom! :)
JULY 29
11:00AM - GREENBELT 3 Cinema 5
9:00PM - GREENBELT 3 Cinema 3
just came from watching "MGA MUMUNTING LIHIM" and "THE HEALING" at Trinoma.
Surprisingly, I enjoyed watching Jose Javier Reyes' first indie. It's like watching Sex In The City with a twist. Sobrang naka-relate ako sa character ni Iza Calzado dahil at one point in my life, feeling ko I was betrayed by people whom I considered true friends.
It's a well-written story, a near-perfect dialogue-driven drama. Interesting, engaging characters played perfectly well by the ensemble cast.
Excellent performance from Ms. Agot Isidro, the role fits her immaculately.
Love love love the ending. Ganun din naman gagawin ko if ever nasa katayuan ako ni Iza.
Absolute cinematography by Sir Jun Aves.
I'm giving it a 3.5 / 5 rating.
As for Roño's "THE HEALING", it tries hard to match (or surpass) its predecessor horror masterpiece 'FENG SHUI".
There are few jump scare moments but it fails to hold its creepy atmosphere.
Pokwang is such a treat to watch. She should be given more serious roles in the future. The comedienne can act!
As always, Vilma and Janice de Belen provide flawless works.
Adorable Martin del Rosario lures you to his charm.
I'm giving it a 3 / 5 rating.
Just came from watching Cinemalaya film, "Sta. Niña. I'm giving the film a 3/5 rating.
The film is reminiscent of Bernal's Himala. In fact, it could pass as a modern-day version of Himala, with a male lead. Coco Martin provides a solid performance but in some scenes, he's using a "soap-Opera" acting technique (nagda-dialogue habang nakatalikod sa kausap or tumitingin sa malayo habang nagda-dialogue ang ka-eksena).
Parang nagsisimula na siyang kainin ng mainstream at nawawala na ang raw acting na nagustuhan ko sa kanya before (Think: Brillante Mendoza films).
At some point nga habang nanonood, i thought I was watching Walang Hanggan. Well, it's more of the blockings siguro. Sana tama ako.
On the other hand, Alessandra de Rossi, Anita Linda and Irma Adlawan, as always, delivers sterling performances!
Intense ang scene nina Irma at Alex sa loob ng simbahan. Pukpukan! As with Angel Aquino, hindi ko siya naramdaman dito. Hindi effective ang kanyang passive performance.
Over-all, malinis ang pagkakagawa ng pelikula. Passable ang editing, cinematography at directing. Story-wise, nailahad ng maayos ang kuwento.
Yun nga lang, nakakasira ng moment ang spoonfeed dialogues na hindi na binigyan ng room para mag-isip ang mga viewers. Ang mga argument at exposition ay idinadaan lahat sa dialogue. Whereas, sa Himala, ang bawat arguments ay nakikita sa sitwasyon at gawa ng mga characters. Remember, Nora face to face with Gigi Duenas sa isang scene? Less dialogue, subtext yet very effective.
For the Noranians, go watch it, not to compare Himala from this, but to see once more Maria Leonora Theresa, the doll... as Marikit.
