Musings of a Non-Film Reviewer.
Better than what I expected. Given that, it was still a corny piece of entertainment that might have worked better as two separate films.
Eugene Domingo stole the movie (as always) and you’d wish it was Enteng ng Ina Mo, Rowena instead.
Rating: ★★☆☆☆
(Originally published January 1, 2012.)
I’m surprised by all the hate and backlash that this movie received after winning the top plum in last year’s Cinemalaya.
Former admirers started complaining that it didn’t hold up well in repeat viewings. Staunch critics further lambasted the film for being shallow and reductive. Regular moviegoers either didn’t get the jokes or found it repetitive and boring.
All these made me love the movie even more. It may not be perfect but it was a brutal, fearless, and brilliant take on the current indie filmmaking scene.
Eugene Domingo was in top form (why the local award-giving bodies failed to recognize this performance remains a mystery).
Everything related to Pinoy indie poverty porn did not go unscathed. It’s simply one of the best movies of 2011.
Rating: 5/5
