Movie No. 55 (2016): I AMERICA
I America (2016)
Director: Ivan Payawal
Cast: Bela Padilla, Elizabeth Oropesa, Matt Evans
In Tagalog, with English subtitles
The movie depicts what preoccupies the Amerasian kids in Olongapo - searching for their identity while "life goes on". The narrative is combined comedy and drama, which makes the movie entertaining. Bela Padilla is a joy to watch whether in comedic scenes or dramatic confrontations. She disappears in Erica.
Director: Ivan Payawal
Cast: Bela Padilla, Elizabeth Oropesa, Matt Evans
In Tagalog, with English subtitles
The movie depicts what preoccupies the Amerasian kids in Olongapo - searching for their identity while "life goes on". The narrative is combined comedy and drama, which makes the movie entertaining. Bela Padilla is a joy to watch whether in comedic scenes or dramatic confrontations. She disappears in Erica.
The movie is not perfect - in fact, far from perfection. In my opinion, however, the movie is a minor achievement in story-telling, despite unrestrained direction and some unnecessary characters and scenes.
Rating: 3.5/4.0
Date seen: August 6, 2016
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