Metro Manila (2013)

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Metro Manila (2013)

Date seen: 13 October 2013

Rated R-13, 115 mins.

IMDB User Rating: 6.8

Metascore: Not yet listed

Tomatometer: 100% Certified Fresh, (Audience Score: 85%) 

Movie Notebook Score: 9.97/10

Recommendation: C - Selectively Recommended

Grade: QT - Watch if you want to have Quality Time

Notes:

This UK entry to the Oscars' Best Foreign Language Film 2014 category excels in depicting the life of a family drastically twisted by poverty and urbanity. Realistically portrayed by great cinematography and sincere cast, it is a genuine picture of some aspects of our humanity. Metro Manila (2013) cuts through the flesh and makes you feel the desperation and agony in an almost perfect form.

For your consideration:

• Acting: Jake Macapagal as Oscar Ramirez
• Acting: John Arcilla as Ong
• Foreign Language Film of the Year
• Directing
• Cinematography
• Production Design
• Original Screenplay

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