Jose, a student, leaves his mother a letter to inform her that he’s
leaving home to learn why people decide to join the underground
movement. His decision reaches Michael, the chancellor of the university
where he studies. Michael invites Jose’s professor, Victor, to his home
to ask him if he had anything to do with Jose’s decision. They get into
a heated argument and Victor’s principles and courage are put in
question. After a few days, news reaches Victor that Jose is missing;
rumored to have been executed by the renegade Police Chief, Gabriel
Ventura. Victor sees this as an opportunity for him to prove his
principles about nationalism and patriotism. He plots to murder Gabriel
as a means to provide justice for Jose.
Ang Duyan ng Magiting shines with its solid screenplay and outstanding
performance from its ensemble cast. It got an important message to tell
about the social injustice in our country and an eye opening about the
current political statement in our society. It got a creative treatment
in screenplay that feels like watching a theater play in a film. The
acting is solid from Dolly De Leon to Paolo O’Hara, Miggy Jimenez that
serves as the heart of the film, he gave a heartfelt performance and he
proves in this film his acting prowess. Bituin Escalante, Agot Isidro
and Jojit Lorenzo performance are also finely crafted with their
delivery of lines that is full of conviction. So if you want to watch a
relevant film in Cinemalaya 2023, watch Ang Duyan ng Magiting.
My Verdict: 4.5/5
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