For the 2019 Yearend Special, here are the must-watch films
2019 Yearend Special – This is the list of must-watch films that were released in 2019, according to lawyer and columnist Ferdinand Topacio.
Several hit movies were released this year featuring top-billed stars in the Philippine entertainment industry, as well as in Hollywood. Based on the article by Topacio for The Philippine Star, here are the top 10 movies he suggested that movie lovers should watch.
NUUK
This movie features Aga Muhlach and Alice Dixon. They were an “uncouple” who went through a journey to an ending that is very tragic. Some viewers may not like the slow pace of the movie that will require patience. However, its ending is superbly unexpected that might bring a shock to viewers. Definitely, this movie deserves a thumbs up for it is such an out-of-the-box treat for moviegoers.
MALAMAYA
This movie features Sunshine Cruz who played the role of an eccentric artist. She loves her isolation but when a young, idealistic photographer came into her life, everything changed. The mother of three is still capable of igniting that romantic feeling to her viewers as the love scenes were artistically done.
ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD
This is a star-studded movie as Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Al Pacino, Margot Robbie, and Brice Dern shared the one screen. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, the movie depicted the old-time Hollywood and provided alternative history to the celebrated Manson murders.
UNFORGETTABLE
This movie features Sarah Geronimo whose character could give her the tag “best performance so far”. She played the role of a high-functioning person with autism who decided to go on a solo adventure from Manila to Baguio City with her dog. According to the article, this is a feel-good movie but does not insult the intelligence of the viewers.
BIRDS OF PASSAGE
This is movie tackled the roots of the drug trade in Colombia as instigated by American social workers looking for a “high.” Based on a real-life, this movie is not released on theaters but available on Netflix.
ULAN
This movie of Nadine Lustre and Carlo Aquino is considered magical realism that tackles life, love, and the universe. Nadine showed a certain sensitivity in the movie that only she, in her generation, can only provide to the viewers.
ISA PA, WITH FEELINGS
This movie features Maine Mendoza and Carlo Aquino who played the role of a hearing-impaired person. The Kapamilya actor deserves recognition for this because of how he used techniques to bring life to his character without the use of words. Maine’s acting was also commendable.
JUST A STRANGER
This movie features Anne Curtis whose character is a flawed protagonist was well-delivered. Topacio described this movie as an “exploration of sin and redemption in an increasingly amoral world”. Other stars in the movie like Edu Manzano did great also, however, the acting of Marco Gumabao was appalling, according to the article.
BETWEEN MAYBES
This movie might not excite moviegoers as this features Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson who went controversial when they were linked to each other. However, the young actress deserves recognition for delivering complex emotions to the audience in this movie. The talent of Gerald in team playing is also a great factor for a good outcome.
ADAN
This movie features Rhen Escaño and Cindy Miranda whose physical contrast made it beautiful onscreen. Rhen is petite and earthy while Cindy is statuesque and fair-skinned, together, these two ladies were able to make a statement as the oppression of women in society continues, based on the article.
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