Movie No. 144. Cinemalaya 2013: LIARS
Liars (2013)
Director: Gil Portes
Cast: Alessandra Da Rossi, Arnold Reyes, Cris Villanueva, Sue Prado, Ping Medina, Richard Quan, John Michael Bunapos, Jan Harley Hicana, Jim Rocky Tangco
In Tagalog, with English subtitles
Inspired by a true story, the film tells the story of an ambitious journalist, played by Alessandra Da Rossi, who exposes the 'lies' of a local boys' baseball team that has just won championship in an international match.
It looks like Gil Portes is good at handling stories featuring children and showcasing hope. Recall Mumunting Tinig. But this particular film, in addition, examines the consequences of telling the truth. The film's script is not perfect, but passable. The ensemble cast, including the amateur actors, really delivered, especially Alessandra Da Rossi.
The message that I got from this movie: Telling the truth will not always set you free.
Rating: 3.5/4.0
Date seen: July 31, 2013
Director: Gil Portes
Cast: Alessandra Da Rossi, Arnold Reyes, Cris Villanueva, Sue Prado, Ping Medina, Richard Quan, John Michael Bunapos, Jan Harley Hicana, Jim Rocky Tangco
In Tagalog, with English subtitles
Inspired by a true story, the film tells the story of an ambitious journalist, played by Alessandra Da Rossi, who exposes the 'lies' of a local boys' baseball team that has just won championship in an international match.It looks like Gil Portes is good at handling stories featuring children and showcasing hope. Recall Mumunting Tinig. But this particular film, in addition, examines the consequences of telling the truth. The film's script is not perfect, but passable. The ensemble cast, including the amateur actors, really delivered, especially Alessandra Da Rossi.
The message that I got from this movie: Telling the truth will not always set you free.
Rating: 3.5/4.0
Date seen: July 31, 2013
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