When I first saw the list of movies for this years Metro Manila Film Festival I felt exasperated. I could only name one movie that I wanted to see. The others just seemed like more of the same dreck they put out every year (I'm looking at you, Mother Lily). Here is this years list:
1. Mano Po 6 - I've never liked this series and I thought it died when #5 tanked at the box office. The only reason this one was made was because of the presence of Sharon Cuneta in the lead. With all due respect to Ms Cuneta, this series has always been abysmal and I don't see it turning around with #6, especially with an assembly-line director like Joel Lamangan. I enjoy his indie films, but his mainstream out put is so banal.
2. Ang Darling Kong Aswang - Why is it that as Vic Sotto gets older his leading ladies get younger? I have to decide, watch Cristine Reyes or skip it?
3. Ang Panday - Not a big fan of Bong Revilla, but I have a mild interest in this film.
4. I Love You Goodbye - The only movie I was initially interested in seeing. Laurice Guillen has directed some pretty good films, and the last time she worked with Angelica Panganiban they released the woefully under appreciated Santa Santita.
5. Shake Rattle & Roll XI - I keep hoping and hoping for something good to come from this series and it disappoints every time. Cross your fingers.
6. Nobody, Nobody But Juan - Dolphy is the only reason Dobol Trobol had any chuckles. Hopefully, this film features mostly Dolphy and very little Willie.
7. Wapakman - I'm interested to see how Manny spent his time training for Miguel Cotto.
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