Philippine Cinema: Best Films for 2024

 

Honorable Mention

                        18. Under A Piaya Moon  (Full Review)

                        17. Pasahero (Full Review)

                        16. That Kind of Love (Full Review)

                        15. Gulay Lang, Manong! (Full Review)

                        14. My Future You (Full Review)

                        13. My Sassy Girl (Full Review)

                        12. Alipato at Muog (Full Review)

                        11. Moneyslapper (Full Review)

 

10. GG (Good Game)

GG (Good Game) lets you glimpse into the world of gaming and play with your heart and soul at the same time. An emotional journey of playing through a game that will definitely touch your heart.

(Full Review)

9. Un/Happy For You

Un/Happy For You is JoshLia's best movie to date. It is daring, genuinely poignant, and their chemistry on the big screen is unparalleled. You can feel it immediately. 

(Full Review)

8. Uninvited

The careful build-up of tension and the decent narrative deliver a thrilling ride. Uninvited is indeed an intense film that will hook you from start to finish!

 

(Full Review) 

7. Pushcart Tales

Pushcart Tales is an engaging, clever and well written apocalyptic film. The screenplay is commendable and the treatment used in the film just wowed me.

 
(Full Review) 

 

6. Hello, Love, Again

Hello, Love, Again is definitely a Filipino romantic comedy that we miss watching on the big screen. It has all the feels from kilig, romance to comedy. It touches your heart  with its core family story that everyone can relate to.

(Full Review)

5. The Kingdom

The Kingdom delivers with its compelling concept and powerful narrative centered on patriotism, complemented by impressive world-building and meticulous production design. 

  (Full Review)

4. Isang Himala

Isang Himala is a powerful, poignant and heart-gripping film on faith and statement on our moral compass. It is a great homage and  truly an amazing, remarkable interpretation of a classic Filipino film.

(Full Review) 

3. The Hearing

The Hearing is a standout and strong contender for Best Picture for me at Cinemalaya 2024. It is a detailed character study, authentic storytelling and got an insightful cinematography.

(Full Review) 

2. Balota

Balota is fun and relevant to watch at the same time.  It perfectly captures the harsh reality of electing a politician in the Philippines, making it a relatable and emotional ride for viewers. 

 

(Full Review) 

1. Green Bones

Green Bones is truly an excellent film that will definitely make you cry and touch your heart. A heartfelt film perfect for the Christmas season and beyond.

(Full Review)