King Lakan Makisig (Vic Sotto) of the Kingdom of Kalayaan faces a
looming succession crisis as he struggles to choose the rightful heir
among his three children.
His eldest son, Magat Bagwis (Sid
Lucero), known for his fiery temper; his daughter, Dayang Matimyas
(Cristine Reyes), who has a strained relationship with him due to her
romantic involvement with a political adversary; and his youngest,
Dayang Lualhati (Sue Ramirez), who enjoys the closest bond with the
monarch.
When Lualhati is abducted before her marriage to a Thai
prince, a rescue mission led by Bagwis fails. However, an outcast named
Sulo (Piolo Pascual) secretly rescues her, sparking doubts about the
kingdom’s leadership and putting Sulo's life in jeopardy.
The
Kingdom delivers with its compelling concept and powerful narrative
centered on patriotism, complemented by impressive world-building and
meticulous production design. This is really worth your money to see on
the big screen with its grand production. Every scene is worth watching.
Feels like watching a Hollywood film on the merits of its production
value. You will never see Vic Sotto in this role as before and he nailed
it. Piolo Pascual as expected delivers and justifies his role well
whole heartedly. You will feel the emotion he has from his character.
Unexpectedly, Sue and Piolo have built chemistry in this film. The
tension and attraction is glowing on the screen. With standout
performances from the rest of the cast,
The Kingdom
is an epic cinematic experience, making it worth watching on the big screen.
My Verdict: 4.5/5
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