Janine Gutierrez stars as a saleslady in a local department store. Her everyday life is composed of an exhausting commute home and a Manager who always seems to have something to say about her physical state. When she finally gets home, there's no one there but her roommate who couldn't care less about her.
All that is about to change when she finds a peculiar looking gun right on her doorstep. Her life instantly changes as she feels she can do anything she wants, talk back to whomever she wants, and even hurt anyone she wants.
Thrillingly unrestrained yet well crafted with its unique storytelling. Babae at Baril is not literally about women and gun perse, its about on how one person can do or react when he or she become a victim of injustice or harsh realities. It tackles norms and reflection of society. Battered woman, street crimes, police brutality and corruption with Metro Manila as background cohesively weaves in this film. It is well done because it established its story creatively with effective ensemble performance of it its cast from Janine Gutierrez, JC Santos, Elijah Canlas, Barbara Ruaro up to Allan Paule, Achie Adamos and the rest of the supporting cast. Commendation is given to its screenplay and musical scoring. I appreciate the film's effort in giving us a simple and true story yet it was delivered in non traditional storytelling. Truly this film will measure one moral compass and leave to the audience the choice that will make. Babae at Baril is a good catch for bringing something new to the table in local film making, tackling ideas in gray areas with innovative execution. Its a good cinematic experience that will make you think and reflect at the same time.
My Verdict: 4/5
All that is about to change when she finds a peculiar looking gun right on her doorstep. Her life instantly changes as she feels she can do anything she wants, talk back to whomever she wants, and even hurt anyone she wants.
Thrillingly unrestrained yet well crafted with its unique storytelling. Babae at Baril is not literally about women and gun perse, its about on how one person can do or react when he or she become a victim of injustice or harsh realities. It tackles norms and reflection of society. Battered woman, street crimes, police brutality and corruption with Metro Manila as background cohesively weaves in this film. It is well done because it established its story creatively with effective ensemble performance of it its cast from Janine Gutierrez, JC Santos, Elijah Canlas, Barbara Ruaro up to Allan Paule, Achie Adamos and the rest of the supporting cast. Commendation is given to its screenplay and musical scoring. I appreciate the film's effort in giving us a simple and true story yet it was delivered in non traditional storytelling. Truly this film will measure one moral compass and leave to the audience the choice that will make. Babae at Baril is a good catch for bringing something new to the table in local film making, tackling ideas in gray areas with innovative execution. Its a good cinematic experience that will make you think and reflect at the same time.
My Verdict: 4/5
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