MUJIGAE

Mujigae (2024)

Directed by: Randolph Longjas

Si Ryrie Sophia ay isang batang may laban. Hindi lang siya cute, magaling din siya magpaiyak. Pabalan si Alexa Ilacad. Kuhang kuha niya ang inis, galit at pagmamahal na taglay ng kanyang karakter.

Most actors are underutilized, but it doesn’t stop them from giving good performances. Despite short appearance, Anna Luna was still felt. Donna Cariaga never fails to be entertaining. Rufa Mae Quinto’s banters made the movie lively.

There’s a scene wherein Kate Alejandrino’s character was contemplating whether she deserves to have a child or not. The way she shares her worth and agony was contagious, making it one of the best moments from the movie. She deserves more projects that can showcase her acting skills.

Kim Ji Soo’s appearance is brief and unremarkable. Putting him on the poster is misleading. Pang-special appearance ang kanyang nagawa.

The direction and the script pulled this movie down. The journey of the characters towards healing and acceptance was abrupt. Problems get resolved overnight. Lifelong dreams instantly vanish. Some scenes felt like an advertisement promoting a product for kids.

Meron silang paksa tungkol sa panganganak at pag-aalaga ng bata, ngunit pahapyaw lang ang kanilang nababanggit. Hindi lumalawak ang mga diskusyon.

Hindi masyadong nagamit ang kaibigan at pamilya sa pagtugon ng mga problema. Kapos na kapos sila sa mga masinsinang usapan. Magugulat ka na lang na okay na pala ang mga karakter—kahit sobrang bigat ng kanilang pinagdaanan.

Hindi ramdam ang bigat ng kanilang sitwasyon. Walang tensyon na nangyayari. Biglang bibilis, babagal at matatapos ang mga bagay bagay. Ang tamlay ng pagkakakwento.

Contrary to their title which means rainbow, the movie lacks life and colors. If not for the actors, 𝘔𝘶𝘫𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘦 would suffer from complete darkness.

𝗠𝗨𝗝𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗘

Rating: 2/5

Cast: Alexa Ilacad, Kim Ji Soo, Richard Quan, Ryrie Sophia, Kate Alejandrino, Donna Cariaga, Cai Cortez, Roli Inocencio, Anna Luna, Lui Manansala, Peewee O' Hara, with special participation of Rufa Mae Quinto

Screenplay by: Mark Raywin Tome

Presented by: United Straight Shooters Media Inc. (UxS)

Release Date: October 9, 2024 in SM Cinemas nationwide

A Movie Review by: Goldwin Reviews

Storytelling:  1

Emotions:  2

Screenplay:  0.5

Technical:  2

Message:  2

AVERAGE SCORE:  1.5