Movie No. 84 (2017): DEDMA WALKING

Dedma Walking (2017)
Director: Julius Alfonso
Cast: Joross Gamboa, Edgar Allan Guzman, Dimples Romana, Candy Pangilinan

Dedma Walking is part of 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Upon learning he has cancer and having only a few months to live, John convinces his best friend, Mark, to stage his fake death, wake, and funeral, to see who come to his wake and hear what people say about him. John, a CEO of his own businesses, and Mark, a salesman and part-time theater actor, are best friends. John is reserved when needed; Mark is loud. Both cross dress on occasions.

The scenes at the wake are fun to watch. All comic scenes with Mark are hilarious. Edgar Allan Guzman is really good. He and Joross Gamboa deserve an acting nod for their respective portrayals. 

Equally hilarious is the constant reference to an French Film which can be taken as a metaphor for the ticking clock that send John to his final days. Then French Film, which is in blank and white photography, stars Eugene Domingo who is being chased by the reaper. 

While the movie is generally hilarious, some unexpected dramatic moments balance the overall feel of the movie. Dedma Walking is really very entertaining.

Rating: 3.0/4.0

Date seen: December 25, 2017