GREEN BONES

Green Bones (MMFF 2024)

Directed by: Zig Dulay

Maganda ang kwento. Kapag nasimulan mo na, hindi mo na kayang takasan. Makukulong ka sa rehas ng kanilang isipan. Kailangang tapusin ang pelikula upang makamit ang kalayaan.

Dahil sa mga impormasyong ibinigay nila sa simula, hindi ka papayag na hindi mo malaman kung para saan lahat ng iyon.

You’ll get curious on how the story will end. Others would say that curiosity killed the cat. But in this case, it will set you free and put your mind at rest.

The details have always been there, waiting to be noticed. Once the secrets are revealed, you’ll be relieved on how the puzzle pieces fit together. You’ll appreciate the story for what it is.

Andaming narration sa pelikulang ito. Minsan, nakakatulong yun upang alalayan ang mga eksena. Ngunit minsan, umaaapaw na ang mga salita at kulang na sa gawa.

Madalas nilang sabihin na masama o mabuti ang karakter ni Dennis Trillo. Ngunit kapos sila sa mga eksena upang suportahan ang kanilang mga sinasabi. Hindi gaanong naipakita ang kanyang kabutihan at kasamaan. Dahil naririnig mo lang ang karamihan ng kaganapan, hindi ka masyadong kumakapit sa karakter.

What you get are secondhand information versus firsthand experience of what’s happening. There’s also a couple of montage, squeezing important scenes together—instead of gradually building up the tension. The flow could’ve been better. There’s a minimal struggle to uncover the truth. Things only started to get interesting on the second part of the movie.

As expected, Dennis Trillo delivered an effortlessly good performance. The appearance of Iza Calzado and Alessanda De Rossi may be brief, but their presence is felt. Royce Cabrera, Mikoy Morales and Kylie Padilla are all underutilized. Sienna Stevens is so adorable. Sofia Pablo’s acting skill is impressive in this movie.

Ruru Madrid deserves to be recognized for his excellence and consistency. He stayed true to his role. The growth of his character is truly seen because of how he portrays it.

The cinematography is picture-perfect. The soundtrack is put into good use. The musical scoring and production design are also noteworthy. Among the technicalities, it’s still the story that shines the most till the end.

The last few scenes effectively summarize the film’s message. After watching, your perspective in life will broaden. It’s time to break free from narrow and limited thinking.

Huwag nating hayaan na makulong tayo sa makitid na daan. Panahon na para kumawala sa pamamagitan ng Green Bones.

𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦

Rating: 3/5

Cast: Dennis Trillo, Ruru Madrid, Sofia Pablo, Sienna Stevens, Wendell Ramos, Ronnie Lazaro, Michael de Mesa, Kylie Padilla, Iza Calzado

Written by: Ricky Lee, Angeli Atienza

Presented by: GMA Pictures, Brightburn Entertainment

Release Date: December 25, 2024 in Philippine cinemas nationwide

A Movie Review by: Goldwin Reviews

POSSIBLE NOMINATIONS:

• Best Screenplay

• Best Actor (Ruru Madrid, Dennis Trillo)

• Best Supporting Actress (Sofia Pablo)

• Best Child Actress (Sienna Stevens)

• Best Cinematography

• Best Production Design

• Best Editing

• Best Musical Scoring

• Best Themesong