From social commentary, creative story telling, fusion of folklore and romance, modern OFW film, psychological natural thriller, out of the box coming of age films,
there's been something for everyone and summarize my pick of the best
Filipino films of the year. A total of 103 local films (down by 4 last
year) that I've seen and made a review this year from streaming
applications, film festivals, theatrical runs and special screenings.
Here's the rundown of my own pick of best Filipino films for 2019.
Honorable Mention
23. LSS (Last Song Syndrome) (Full Review)
22. Ang Hupa (Full Review)
21. Write About Love (Full Review)
20. Tayo Muna Habang Hindi Pa Tayo (Full Review)
19. Akin Ang Korona (Full Review)
18. Unbreakable (Full Review)
17. Elise (Full Review)
16. Isa Pa With Feelings (Full Review)
15. Unforgettable (Full Review)
14. Alone/Together (Full Review)
13. Eerie (Full Review)
12. Metamorphosis (Full Review)
11. Kuwaresma (Full Review)
10. I'm Ellenya L.
I’m Ellenya L. seems like the work of a much more experienced director, maintaining fidelity to its vision and intention without being to much preachy and just lay its message in a subtle way.
9. Cleaners
Its
satirical comedy works not only bringing high school memories but also a
message on realities, reflection of society and the mess left by the
old generation that hopefully future generation will clean.
8. Hello, Love, Goodbye
It’s
pretty obvious that director Cathy Garcia-Molina take good care the
totality of the film, from the acting performance, cinematography,
editing up to the screenplay and phasing of the film. I can say that
this is one of her best film as she already really master the epitome
of making an entertaining romantic Filipino film.
7. Lola Igna
Lola Igna is a unique, charming pinoy local film for our elders and grandparents. This
is obviously the best film of Eduardo Roy Jr. this year that perfectly
exhibited his craftsmanship as a director. Lola Igna is the perfect love
letter to your grandmother.
6. Edward
Edward is well made coming of age film anchored with its brilliant
screenplay, touching story and finest performance by its ensemble cast.
The phasing, storytelling, editing, dialogue and location of the film
are perfectly put in place to deliver a charming and realistic story.
5. Verdict
Verdict
know its story well and the message that it would like to give to the
audience. With its consistent direction, editing, hand shake
cinematography and acting of the actors, this is another relevant film
that deserves to be seen.
4. Ulan
Ulan
deftly balances romance and folklore story to deliver an interesting
and unique love story. What makes Ulan work is it doesn’t shy away from
its intention to stick to its subject matter which is self love.
3. John Denver Trending
2. Kalel, 15
It
will not force you to
be affected on the film but the way story has been told and unfold
effectively deliver the message it would like to convey. It is a dark,
depressing and hopeless film that let us glimpse on the reality on life
and society without being so dramatic.
1. Mindanao
It
is a well weaved interconnecting story of a place, a community, a
father, a mother, a daughter and a family. The film championed in
delivering a story with a heart told creatively and uniquely.
I like on how they integrate the folklore story to the ordeals of a
child cancer patient to the real problems of the community up to the
struggle of a loving mother and a Muslim soldier.
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