RoadTrip (2024)
Directed by: Andoy Ranay
4 bestfriends go on a roadtrip.
Kung ano man ang meron silang apat offcam ay natural nilang nailalabas oncam. Masarap silang panuorin sa big screen dahil alam mong totoo ang mga nakikita mo. Hindi ka makakaramdam ng peke sa samahang ito.
Gelli de Belen gave a Best Actress performance. Janice de Belen had the most difficult role here and she was convincing. Carmina Villaroel is the ray of sunshine in this friendship full of storm. Candy Pangilinan is good both in comedy and in drama.
Ana Abad Santos deserves more screentime. John Lapus had a brief yet sweet memorable appearance. JC Tiuseco’s charm was effectively used to the scenes.
Pagdating sa kanilang mga usapan, may mas igaganda pa sana ito. Magkakaiba sila ng personalidad at ng mga trabaho, ngunit walang palitan ng iba’t ibang mga pananaw. Sa tuwing merong problema, hindi nagkakaroon ng diskusyon. Mabilis itong natatapos at napuputol.
There are some sensitive issues in the movie that weren’t tackled and handled well. A few characters were only seen and talked about for a short time—even if they were crucial to the story.
The flashback scene about the girls is irrelevant. It can be removed without affecting the whole movie. There are some noticeable editing mistakes. The flow could’ve been a lot better to achieve a maximum roadtrip experience.
May plottwist na kaagad sa simula ng kwento. Ngunit kahit alam mo na kung ano ang mangyayari, nakakaantig pa rin ang huling mga sandali. Angkop ang paggamit nila sa kantang “I Can” ni Donna Cruz.
Maganda ang mga tanawin na kanilang napuntahan.
Pero mas nangibabaw pa rin ang ganda ng kanilang samahan.
Maingay silang lahat. Magulo silang lahat. Puro bangayan, sigawan, tawanan, at iyakan. Naipakita nila kung paano talaga magturingan ang magkakaibigan.
Sa nangyaring roadtrip,
ang parating nasa front seat
ay ang kanilang friendship.
Panahon na muli para kwentong kaibigan naman
ang umarangkada sa mga sinehan.
ROADTRIP
Rating: 3/5
Cast: Candy Pangilinan, Carmina Villaroel, Gelli de Belen, Janice de Belen, Abby Bautista, Yumi Garcia, Ashtine Olviga, Heart Ryan, John Lapus, Jastine Lim, Ethan David, JC Tiuseco, Maricar dela Fuente, Paolo O’Hara, Christian Vasquez, Ana Abad Santos
Story & Screenplay by: Candy Pangilinan
Presented by: Viva Films
Release Date: January 17, 2024 in Philippine cinemas nationwide
Watched via premiere night last January 15, 2024
A Movie Review by: Goldwin Reviews
Storytelling: 3.5
Emotions: 3.5
Screenplay: 3
Technical: 2.5
Message: 3.5
AVERAGE SCORE
Roadtrip: 3.2