Female Netizen Faces Backlash for Watching Pirated Version of ‘Rewind’
REWIND – A social media user gained widespread attention not for her review of the top-grossing Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry but for openly revealing that she had watched a pirated version of the film.
On Facebook, the netizen shared insights learned from the MMFF, along with a clip taken during the movie. However, observant netizens pointed out that she had viewed the film on her laptop rather than in a theater, leading to criticism. Rather than expressing remorse, the user insisted on not being held accountable for watching a pirated version of ‘Rewind,’ asserting that blame should be placed on the uploader.
In response to the backlash, she wrote, “Daming umiiyak sa POST ko. Kesyo bakit daw sa laptop ako nanood, saan ba dapat? “Sa plato?” Kesyo magandang lesson daw dyan wag manood ng PIRATA. Yes may point naman kayo, mali naman talaga. FYI!! THE LINK IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET! Bakit di nyo sisihin o hanapin yung mismong UPLOADER? Ofcourse may LINK na at nasa FB na, sinong taong aayaw na panoorin kung naka upload na sa FB/INTERNET FOR FREE. Lalo na at pabor sa mga taong walang kakayahan manood ng CINE.”
“Yung iba nga mas makakapal ang MUKHA, pinagkakakitaan pa bago ibigay yung link! As if naman mapipigilan nyo pa yung mga tao na wag manood ng PIRATA! Para namang di nyo naranasan tangkilikin yung pirate CD sa BANGKETA noon mapanood nyo lang yung gusto nyong MOVIE,” she added.
It’s worth noting that under Republic Act No. 10175, individuals who illegally obtain copyrighted material, including films, may face imprisonment for up to 20 years and a fine of up to P500,000.
Meanwhile, the movie Rewind focuses on the story of John and Mary, played by Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, respectively. John, after years of marriage, becomes self-centered and ambitious, while Mary remains dutiful and content.