Movie Review: About Us But Not About Us

A literature professor meets his student at a restaurant and, over the course of one meal, secrets and lies will be unearthed and the sinister connection to a suicide will be revealed.

 

About Us But Not About Us is a mind-twisting and a mind-blowing film that will definitely keep you in your seat. It is a two character driven film with a simple setting yet still powerful and moving. With the outstanding performance of the two leads Elijah Canlas and Romnick Sarmenta, they carry the whole film, and pull off the concept and intention of the filmmaker, bringing us to the world of the story that they would like to tell. The viewpoints and solid screenplay make this production effective. The conversation rings with a truthfulness because of the lead's skillful acting. Elijah Canlas shows his versatility and delivers a different range of acting in this film while Romnick Sarmenta shines in his compelling performance. About Us But Not About Us will make you think while watching and play in your mind after watching. A conversational starter and a kind of film that you will like to talk about after watching. So if you like to watch a different kind of Filipino film, About Us But Not About Us is a good catch.

 

 

My Verdict: 4.5/5