Kono Basho / This Place (Cinemalaya 2024)
Written & Directed by: Jaime Pacena II
You have characters from different countries, and their culture was barely touched. You have sisters from different mothers, and their personalities were barely shared. You have great actresses who can deliver emotional scenes, yet the film relied more on its cinematography.
Everything in this film is just underwhelming—except for its visuals. But what’s the use of a beautiful photograph when it has no memories?
It’s as good as empty.
The film failed to establish special moments that you can hold onto. The scenes are flat and not gaining momentum. As much as you want to feel for the characters, the film keeps pushing you away.
Sariling sikap sina Gabby Padilla at Arisa Nakano para maging magkapatid sila sa pelikulang ito. Hindi sila tinutulungan ng mga eksena. Mas nauuna parati ang hitsura ng pelikula. Dahil dito, naging mahina ang kanilang mga boses.
At some point, it feels like the movie is too selfish to share its process of healing. Instead of trying to reach out like a person, poetry and imaginery would be inserted. Not that it’s a bad thing. But nothing beats personal interactions and connections.
Wala pa ring tatalo sa isang pelikula na sinusubukan ang lahat para kausapin ka. Sa pagkakataong ito, masyado silang naging mailap sa pagbahagi ng mga karanasan. Hindi ka makapasok nang tuluyan sa mundong kanilang ginagalawan.
You are watching things from afar.
You are an outsider in 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦.
𝗞𝗢𝗡𝗢 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗢 / 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘
Rating: 1/5
Cast: Gabby Padilla, Arisa Nakano
Presented by: Project 8 Projects, Cinemalaya
Release Date: August 3-11, 2024 at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Greenbelt, Trinoma, U.P. Town Center, and Market! Market! for the 20th Year of Cinemalaya
A Movie Review by: Goldwin Reviews
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