'Drags To Riches,' 'Supergirl,' And More Hit The Big Screen This Week; Mtrcb Reminds Moviegoers To Check Film Ratings

 

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) is inviting Filipino moviegoers to enjoy a wide range of cinematic experiences as it classified several local and international films set for release in cinemas nationwide.

Among the local offerings is Drags to Riches, a comedy film starring Inigo Pascual, Elijah Canlas, and Christian Bables, which received an R-13 rating. The film is set to be screened exclusively in SM Cinemas.

Another Filipino production, First Light, starring veteran actresses Ruby Ruiz and Maricel Soriano alongside Kare Adea, Rez Cortez, Kidlat Tahimik, Soliman Cruz, and Lui Manansala, was given a PG (Parental Guidance) rating. The drama film explores compelling themes expected to resonate with audiences of different generations.

Also receiving a PG rating is A Quiet Bloom, a BisayaFlix production featuring Victoria Ingram and Leigh Sunga, which will likewise be screened exclusively in SM Cinemas.

For fans of superhero adventures, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow received a PG rating. The science fiction action-adventure film stars Milly Alcock as the iconic DC heroine and promises an exciting cinematic experience for family audiences.

Meanwhile, moviegoers seeking suspense and mystery may look forward to The Eyes, starring South Korean actress Shin Min-a. The mystery thriller was classified R-16.

Musical film enthusiasts can also catch Power Ballad, starring Nick Jonas, which received an R-13 rating.

MTRCB Chairperson and CEO Lala Sotto encouraged the public to support films in theaters while remaining guided by the Board's classification ratings.

"Patuloy naming hinihikayat ang publiko na suportahan ang panonood sa sinehan at maging gabay ang MTRCB ratings sa pagpili ng mga pelikulang naaangkop para sa kanilang pamilya. Ang iba't ibang pelikulang ito ay nagpapakita ng lawak ng kuwento at karanasang maaaring mapanood ng mga Pilipino sa malaking tabing," Sotto said.

Sotto reiterates her reminders to parents and guardians to observe the corresponding age classifications and content advisories to ensure a safe and enjoyable moviegoing experience for all.

"Ang G o General Audience ay nangangahulugang ang pelikula ay angkop para sa lahat ng edad. Ang PG o Parental Guidance naman ay nangangailangan ng patnubay ng mga magulang para sa mas batang manonood," she said.

"Ang R-13 ay para lamang sa mga edad 13 pataas, habang ang R-16 ay para sa mga edad 16 pataas. Ang R-18 naman ay eksklusibo para sa mga nasa hustong gulang. Ang mga rating na ito ay hindi pagbabawal kundi gabay upang matiyak na naaangkop ang content sa edad at antas ng pag-unawa ng manonood," she added.

So before buying your tickets, take a quick look at the MTRCB rating, according to Sotto.