From
the shadows of gangland Manila rises a familiar gangster; thought as
dead by many but now back and thirsty for revenge. Arturo Porcuna, now
known as “Boy Golden”, treads back to the streets of gangsters to seek
revenge against an old adversary.
Along the way he meets Marla Dee, a sexy, stunning woman filled with vendetta against the same gang leader Boy Golden is after. Together, they join forces, along with a handful of friends, to satisfy their own thirsts of revenge.
Along the way he meets Marla Dee, a sexy, stunning woman filled with vendetta against the same gang leader Boy Golden is after. Together, they join forces, along with a handful of friends, to satisfy their own thirsts of revenge.
As
expected mahusay at malinis ang pagkakagawa ng period action gangster film na
ito. Napakahusay ng screenplay. Cinematography and Production Design is superb
in this film. I think they will get those awards. Frontrunner din ito for Best
Picture para sa akin dahil sa husay ng pelikulang ito in terms of
technicalities, story and screenplay. Mapapansin mo talaga sa DOP ng pelikula
na pinaghirapan ma achieve ang lightning sa bawat eksena at talagang umeffort
para mabigyan ng ibang timpla ng kulay ang 1960’s na settings. For the
production design naman talagang napakahusay dahil you will see the glossiness and
creativity to make the whole setting a 1960’s for each different location.
Maganda
rin ang kwento na sinasabi ng pelikula patungkol sa mga pulis at sa mga kriminal
na nahuhuli nila. Mahusay ang pagkakadirek ni Chito Roňo sa pelikula dahil
overall ay napakalinis ng pagkakagawa ng pelikula. A well made quality local
action flick. Sana ganito na lahat ng kalidad ng action film na gagawin sa Pillipinas. I would also like to commend
the fighting scenes here in the film especially with KC and dun sa Kung Fu
girl.
For
the artist’s performance ER Ejercito is good with his pokerface performance in
this film. For KC Concepcion, bravo for the effort that she did in this film,
first as a cabaret dancer and 2nd for the several stunts that she
did in this film grabe ang hirap ng pinag gagawa niya sa pelikula. Watch out for
the Gloria Sevilla’s character here. Wala pa ring kupas si Eddie Garcia. Jon
Estrada is good here a potential best supporting actor. Tonton Gutierrez, Dick
Israel, Roi Vinzon, Baron Geisler,Joem Bascon and Lui Manansala justified their
character.
Overall
the film is a masterpiece and well crafted.This is not the typical local action
that you will see. A must see film on this MMFF 2013.
My Verdict: 4.5/5
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