From high mountains to beautiful provinces of Baguio, Isabela, Baler, Pampanga, Bicol up
to the sleepless beauty of Metro Manila, this year’s best local films
bring us to the place we would like to visit, reflected in our eyes that
somehow felt like our own. Relationship drama mainstream film, subtle
and suspense political drama, journey in finding one self, from past to
present up to the simplest appreciation of life, the year in cinema
reflected a remarkable breath of our film industry. A total of 83 local
films (down to 9 last year) I've seen and made a review this year from
different independent film festivals, regular mainstream films and
special screenings. I'll bring to you my own pick of best local films for
2015.
20. #WalangForever (Full Review)
19. All You Need is Pag-ibig (Full Review)
18. Da Dog Show (Full Review)
17. Matangtubig (Full Review)
16. Taklub (Full Review)
15. Heneral Luna (Full Review)
14. Manang Biring (Full Review)
13. Miss Bulalacao (Full Review)
11. Kid Kulafu (Full Review)
10. A Second Chance
I
was pleased enough with its ambition and its execution. I think the
film achieves what it sets out to do and does so admirably. I still
quoting many of the best lines, find myself crying in most of the heart
melting scenes and was even touched by the ending which is done in a
most simple and natural for me.
9. The Breakup Playlist
8. Dayang Asu
A fundamentally moral work that is multi-layered and well-articulated mock to humanity.
7. Above The Clouds
Above The Clouds is that rare movie that dares to be something more than just a film, but an experience.
6. Honor Thy Father
What defines this film
is its controversial depiction of reality, but what it unearths is much
more harrowing and heroic than terrifying.
5. An Kubo Sa Kawayanan
The greatest asset of the film is its simplicity and rawness that stay with you until the end of the film.
4. Anino Sa Likod ng Buwan
The
one-take, two-hour, three-character film is breathtaking ride of a mind
game that effectively conveys the dirty reality of conflict between
soldiers and rebels with gripping sexual tension and civil disorder.
3. Bambanti
This is not only a closely observed psychological portrait of typical family in the province but more than that, a moving social study of penury at work destroying the fabric of a family.
2. Sleepless
After
setting the scene with vivid characters and some insightful
interaction, the plot of this off beat romcom feels like a satisfaction.
1. Apocalypse Child
An uncommonly perceptive and finely shaded character
drama that resonates with rare natural screenplay and subtle acting by
strong cast.
No comments:
Post a Comment