Sheila Francisco, a well-known Filipino writer and filmmaker currently struggling financially, portrays “Leonor.” Facing potential disconnection of their electricity, her son "Rudy" (Bong Cabrera) is increasingly desperate. When the power goes out, she considers reviving an old script for a competition that could resolve their difficulties. A complication arises when neighbors arguing over television decide to discard it—directly onto Leonor's head! Naturally, a hospital visit follows, and the doctor informs "Rudy" that his mother is in a coma with uncertain prospects of recovery. The remainder of this swiftly moving comedy drama interweaves her dream sequences, where she attempts to rework a Guy Ritchie-inspired action film, with the real-life worries of her son. Flashbacks reveal another son, “Ronwaldo” (Anthony Falcon), and gradually explain his presence as the ninja-like romantic lead in her new movie featuring numerous minor criminals. The narrative moves quickly and demands focus from the viewer to understand what's happening. Because her dreams unfold within a filmmaking context, there are frequent stops, restarts, rewinds, plot changes—which is initially quite captivating. Certain fight scenes evoke a 1970s Bruce Lee film, seemingly intentional and effectively presented with on-screen sound effects. However, the film’s spoof nature exposes it to weaknesses inherent in that genre, and I began to feel bored after approximately thirty minutes. The story itself has merit, but the production suffers from some rather poor acting—particularly from her hero (Rocky Salumbides) and his perpetually distressed damsel “Isabella” (Rea Molina). Even the dialogue occasionally lacks spark and feels somewhat ordinary. I’m pleased I experienced this in a cinema; if I had begun watching it on television, I likely would have stopped. It's an intriguing film, but not one that will stick with me.
On September 27, 2026
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