POSITIVES
Hey people who say that there’s nothing different about superhero movies anymore! Here’s a movie with a hero who is a Filipino American wearing a barong that uses Lumpia as weapons. Unique enough for you? Check it out!
Playing off the classic “street level vigilante superhero” narrative, this mixes in a lot of comfortably familiar elements from the genre, adds that Filipino American culture into the concoction, with a dose of self-aware silliness, fun references / cameos, and becomes this entertaining movie that isn’t afraid to toss in random curveballs into what you see on screen.
Plot progression just moves in this. Does not waste any time. From the cool action beats, the comedic moments, to the parts where somebody needs to give the necessary exposition dialogue or monologue, you will keep watching just to see where the story is going to take you next.
It’s got a solid ensemble cast that look like they are having fun making this movie, which should translate to you having fun watching it. Overall kudos to April Absynth, Darion Basco, Mark Muñoz, Katrina Janye Dimaranan, Francis Custudio, Edward Baon, Earl Baylon, and many many more.
Needless to say, Filipinos all around will probably get the most joy out of watching this, but everyone else should appreciate this unique take of a superhero movie. At the very least, if you never had fried lumpia before, I hope this film at least convinces you to have a taste. Love that Lumpia!
NEGATIVES
If you’re expecting a $200 Million budget superhero movie, then I guess you’d be disappointed with the low budget nature of this film.
Some or a lot of the references might go over some people’s heads.
There’s a somewhat janky and random nature to the narrative and plot that might not work for you.
Humor is subjective, so you may or may not be into the light-hearted comedic aspects of this movie.
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