Big Night! (MMFF 2021)
Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
Meron kang isang araw
para linisin ang pangalan mo.
Handa ka bang gawin lahat para malinis ‘to?
Mapapagod ka para kay Christian Bables dito.
Kung anu-ano ang pinagawa sa kanya.
Kung sinu-sino ang nakilala niya.
Maraming batikang artista ang pinakita. Hindi lang sila basta-basta lumabas para magpasikat. Kinailangan sila para umusad ang istorya.
Eugene Domingo’s high energy is needed. Nico Antonio’s sincere enthusiasm is felt. Soliman Cruz’ manipulative behavior is convincing. Ricky Davao shows love and understanding in just one line. Janice de Belen’s straightforward speech is inspiring. Gina Alajar’s epiphany made us reflect. John Arcilla’s presence is strong and frightening.
Despite the star-studded cast, Christian Bables shines as the lead. His roles may be getting repetitive, but his dedication didn’t falter.
The movie was able to maintain the thrill and anticipation on what’s going to happen next. The momentum never stops—similar to their several continuous shots.
Pinag-isipan kung paano hindi mapuputol ang isang buong eksena. At kung paano pagdidikitin ang magkahiwalay na eksena. Dahil nga isang araw lang dapat mangyari ang lahat, ginawan nila ng paraan para tuloy-tuloy ang mga pangyayari.
Bawat eksena ay may katuturan.
Bawat minuto ay may halaga.
Bawat linya ay may mensahe.
Nakita mo ang pagbabagong naganap sa pangunahing karakter. Hindi mo alam kung paano siya nalagay sa ganyang sitwasyon, pero mabilis mong mauunawan ang nangyayari sa kanya ngayon. Kasama mo siyang naglakbay, natuto at napagod.
Pina-ikot-ikot lang tayo ng maduming sistema.
Handa ka bang gawin lahat para malinis ‘to?
On the final scene concluding the Big Night, Christian Bables made a look for the audience to see. No words to tell, but you can feel everything. Too many messages, but all contained into one.
That’s how powerful the movie is.
That’s how big the night is.
BIG NIGHT!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cast: Christian Bables, Nico Antonio, Sunshine Teodoro, Sue Prado, Ogie Diaz, Awra, VJ Mendoza, Eugene Domingo, Soliman Cruz, Ricky Davao, Janice de Belen, Gina Pareño, Gina Alajar, John Arcilla
Presented by: The IdeaFirst Company, Cignal Entertainment, October Train Films, Quantum Films
Date Released: December 25, 2021 in Philippine Cinemas
A Movie Review by: Goldwin Reviews