Review of Magnifico (2003) by Julius M — 08 Jul 2007
I've watched Filipino movies all my life, and it's safe to say that the majority of them... well suck. They are made up of mediocre stories, corny acting, and cheesy jokes. Although, there are those that are able to differ from the usual cliche Filipino movies, and there is one that stands above even those.
"Magnifico" is that movie. This movie is unparalleled in all that it does and is one of the best that I've ever seen. The perfect acting from the cast of characters helps flesh out the well thought out, and deeply moving story.
The tale of a boy who aims to help out his family by raising money for his grandmother's burial shows off the greatest aspect of this movie - the character development. As you watch this movie, you literally "connect" with Magnifico himself.
You feel his concerns, you understand his decisions, and you "befriend" a character who is totally fictional. Seriously, you end up caring for the kid. This fact alone is what makes this movie worth watching, due to the fact that it does what few movies can do - create a bond from the audience to the movie.
Yes, this is a Filipino movie, but even if you aren't Filipino, or don't understand Tagalog, WATCH THIS MOVIE. Turn on those subtitles if you need to. It's seriously one of the best movies I've seen in my life.
This review of Magnifico (2003) was written by Julius M on 08 Jul 2007.
Magnifico has generally received very positive reviews.
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