UNTOLD

Untold (2025)

Directed by: Derick Cabrido

Despite its lead playing a reporter,

the film falls short in storytelling.

Palipat-lipat ng channel. Andaming nilalahad na pangyayari. Wala kang anggulo na masubaybayan. 

Hindi sila mapakali. Hindi mapirme sa isang tabi. Sabog at watak ang pagkakakwento. Unli-inception na ang kaganapan. Dahil sa sobrang likot ng mga nangyayari, ang mga karakter ay hindi mo na makapitan. Wala ka nang pake sa kanila.

Nakakaloka sana yung plot twist, pero hindi maganda ang naging build up papunta dun. Maganda sana ang pa-epek ng ilaw at editing, pero hindi nakakatakot tingnan ang mga multo at halimaw. Naghahalong witty at corny ang mga linyahan. Maangas ang ilang aktingan.

Whatever beat is assigned to Jodi Sta. Maria, she can deliver it with finesse. Lianne Valentin’s mood shifts are smooth. Her impressive acting skills justify a promotion to lead roles. Mylene Dizon deserves to have more screen time next time. Kaori Oinuma’s acting is off.

The film's portrayal of power dynamics is problematic, and they don’t seem to care in addressing these issues. There’s no ounce of character development till the end. Characters are merely used as props to increase the jumpscare count.

In pursuit of nonstop horror, the movie loses sight of its direction. Much like a journalist's irresponsible exposé, some things are better left untold—this movie included.

𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗟𝗗

Rating: 1/5

Cast: Jodi Sta. Maria, Joem Bascon, Juan Karlos, Kaori Oinuma, Sarah Edwards, Lianne Valentin, Gloria Diaz

Screenplay by: Enrico Santos

Presented by: Regal Films

Release Date: April 30, 2025 in Philippine cinemas nationwide

A Movie Review by: Goldwin Reviews