(uninvited review continued)

⭐ 6.5/10 for strength of premise and strong performances from vilma santos, aga muhlach, gabby padilla, and nadine lustre (however under-utilized).
✅ bechdel test
💌 originally I said 7/10 bc it's very entertaining but there is an awkwardness in men writing rape revenge films here that I just can't quite shake. this movie could have been great if they understood their own main character better.

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📽️ the kingdom is about a philippines that was never colonized. in the present day, the kingdom is facing succession struggles on the eve of the king's youngest daughter's political marriage to a thai prince.
⭐ 7.5/10 for the excellent script and strong acting, points docked for the weak opening scene and costume design. appreciated the treatment of gender and fight choreography.
✅ bechdel test
💌 willing to ignore the uninspired costume design as long as they make more movies!

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📽️ green bones is a crime thriller that takes place in a penal colony and tackles themes of guilt, truth, corruption, and redemption.
🎭 all actors excelled. ruru madrid deserved the award. usual strong performances from dennis trillo and ronnie lazaro.
⭐ 9.5/10 for cohesive storytelling, excellent acting and sound design, good pacing, and overall effective technical execution.
💌 it's not a new story but the delivery is raw, emotional, and compelling.

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