Tattle tales from 2011 MMFF entries

Filipinos always love movies and two days from now, the grandest and much awaited movie festival for Filipino film will finally open, The Metro Manila Film Festival 2011!

Its glitz and glamour always takes place on all cinema houses and Cineplex nationwide and its official entries never fail to be the most searched and talk about every Christmas season. 

So here’s a sneak peek of MMFF 2011 official entries:

First on our list is the imperial movie of MMFF this year, "Enteng Ng Ina Mo". Imperial as the InkRush describe because it is starred by this industry’s royalties. Who would have thought the Comedy Concert Queen Ai-ai Delas Alas and the Box-office king of all time Bossing Vic sotto would be on one gigantic movie? This fantasy-comedy film is the fusion of two movies which have huge followers, the Tanging Ina series and tales of Enteng Kabisote. Yes it’s possible! Directed by Tony Y. Reyes, a lot are expecting this to be the top grosser. This is a joint production by Star Cinema, M-Zet TV Productions, APT Entertainment Production and Octo Arts Films.

Another movie to watch out for is Scenema Concept International and Viva Film’s "Manila Kingpin: The Untold Story of Asiong Salonga". Some film critics have their bets on this Action-biography film which starred by Carla Abellan, Philip Salvador and actor-politician Governor Jorge “ER” Estregan. "Manila Kingpin" is constructed on the story of the notorious gang leader in Tondo named Nicasio "Asiong" Salonga, whose true-to-life interpretations had been depicted in several movie versions since 1961. Though its promotion has been filled with some controversies, Governor ER is still confident that movie goers would go see their movie. Graded A by Cinema Evaluation Board, their Director Tikoy Aguiluz is also in hope for an award for his work.

Would  MMFF still be complete without any entry form the one and only Queen of Philippine Drama, Judy Anne Santos and his real-life househusband Ryan Agoncillo? This comedy film entitled, "My househusband: Ikaw na!" has a new added flavor with the brilliant comedienne Eugene Domingo on their cast. Director Joey Reyes is confident that his stars, especially Judy Ann is a shoo-inn for Best Actress recognition on the awards night (December 28).

 
One of the leading actors on last year’s top grosser, Senator Bong Revilla is proud to present his movie "Ang Panday 2". With its superb special effects, the actor-politician is confident to take the lead on the festival. The film is very promising to give its audience an action and fantasy filled movie time. Produce by GMA Films and Imus Production, Director Mac Alejandre reveals that grabbing the gold on the awards night is also their goal. Senator Revilla will be joined by Marian Rivera, Iza Calzado, Rhian Ramos, Phillip Salvador, Eddie Garcia and several others. This sequel from Ang Panday (2009) is still written by Carlo J. Caparas.

Since the 80’s, Shake, rattle, and roll never fail to give Filipinos a Christmas chill with three petrifying stories. Now on its 13th installment from Regal Films, many have noticed that its cast is compose of young actors and actresses who are now making their names on the industry. The first episode “Tamawo” which stars Zanjoe Marudo and Maricar Reyes. This is directed by Richard Somes. While the second of the trilogy “Parola” directed by Chris Martinez is top billed by teen stars of both Kapamilya and Kapuso network, Kathryn Bernardo, Louise delos Reyes, and Sam Concepcion. The final episode entitled “Rain, Rain go away” is starred by Edgar Allan Guzman and again Eugene Domingo and is directed by Jerrold Tarog.

Adding another scary feel this Christmas would be from Queen of all media, Kris Aquino. Together with Dingdong Dantes and Angelica Panganiban, "Segunda Mano", was said to leave movie goers a thrilling feeling. This horror-suspense film is produced by Star Cinema, Agostodos Pictures, and CineMedia and directed by Joyce Bernal. 

Last but definitely would not be the least among this feast of Filipino movies is Studio 5’s "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow". This drama offering receives lot of good feedbacks from film critics as it was said to have a very strong plot and TV-drama like subplots. A lot also notice how still brilliant the acting prowess of the diamond star Maricel Soriano is. 

These feast full event is sure to give Filipinos a variety of movie choices from fantasy, action, a little taste of romance, and amount full of drama and comedy. Surely these films will mark another unforgettable MMFF treat. But whatever choice of movies we will watch the most important thing of the festival is for us Filipinos learn to appreciate locally produce movies.