REVIEW: ‘Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin’ boldly mocks movie and TV formulas
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REVIEW: ‘Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin’ boldly mocks movie and TV formulas
Maureen Marie Belmonte
Published Jan 13, 2016 06:05 PM PHT

Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin compiles and parodies every run-of-the-mill and stereotyped elements of TV and movies not just for fun, but to make a strong statement.
More than letting the audience know about how terribly predictable and limited these shows may be, the big screen adaptation of Bob Ong’s book indirectly targets the movie and TV producers and creators who continuously feed the same old thing to their audience.
More than letting the audience know about how terribly predictable and limited these shows may be, the big screen adaptation of Bob Ong’s book indirectly targets the movie and TV producers and creators who continuously feed the same old thing to their audience.
Not only did the movie focus on the flaws of movies and soaps, it even called out talent shows that, as the film stressed, heavily relies on voting and life story drama instead of real talent.
Not only did the movie focus on the flaws of movies and soaps, it even called out talent shows that, as the film stressed, heavily relies on voting and life story drama instead of real talent.
Like the book, the film is also divided into three mini-movies that are directed by three different directors.
Like the book, the film is also divided into three mini-movies that are directed by three different directors.
Mark Meilly took on the action film parody titled Bala sa Bala, Kamao sa Kamao, Satsat sa Satsat. Andoy Ranay directed the drama horror parody segment titled Shake, Shaker, Shakest. While Chris Martinez helmed the drama parody titled Asawa ni Marie.
Mark Meilly took on the action film parody titled Bala sa Bala, Kamao sa Kamao, Satsat sa Satsat. Andoy Ranay directed the drama horror parody segment titled Shake, Shaker, Shakest. While Chris Martinez helmed the drama parody titled Asawa ni Marie.
Bala sa Bala starred Benjie Paras and Candy Pangilinan and effectively poked fun not only at the typical action leading men’s and henchmen’s attitude, typical ensemble and gestures (complete with tutorial from John Regala and Rez Cortez), but also at leading ladies who relentlessly act like damsels in distress and who, more often than not, die at the end of the film anyways.
Bala sa Bala starred Benjie Paras and Candy Pangilinan and effectively poked fun not only at the typical action leading men’s and henchmen’s attitude, typical ensemble and gestures (complete with tutorial from John Regala and Rez Cortez), but also at leading ladies who relentlessly act like damsels in distress and who, more often than not, die at the end of the film anyways.
Shake, Shaker, Shakest starred no less than Diamond Star Maricel Soriano as the wife of Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista’s character who has three kids played by Shy Carlos, JM Ibanez, and Andrew Muhlach. This segment had the family stumbling upon a haunted mansion and eventually unveiling a curse. Together with the star’s acting, the candid script, and the effects, this segment is well thought out, something that’s better than what the usual horror flicks are these days.
Shake, Shaker, Shakest starred no less than Diamond Star Maricel Soriano as the wife of Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista’s character who has three kids played by Shy Carlos, JM Ibanez, and Andrew Muhlach. This segment had the family stumbling upon a haunted mansion and eventually unveiling a curse. Together with the star’s acting, the candid script, and the effects, this segment is well thought out, something that’s better than what the usual horror flicks are these days.
The last segment, Asawa ni Marie starring Cristine Reyes, Paolo Ballesteros, Jayson Gainza, Jackie Lou Blanco, and Antoinette Taus.
The last segment, Asawa ni Marie starring Cristine Reyes, Paolo Ballesteros, Jayson Gainza, Jackie Lou Blanco, and Antoinette Taus.
As a country that has an endless adoration for heavy dramas, this last segment is probably what most moviegoers would identify with more. All the slapping, meanness, unnecessary drama, and the presence of the perennial soap elements such as amnesia, a diary, and a senseless production number are all part of this segment.
As a country that has an endless adoration for heavy dramas, this last segment is probably what most moviegoers would identify with more. All the slapping, meanness, unnecessary drama, and the presence of the perennial soap elements such as amnesia, a diary, and a senseless production number are all part of this segment.
The film, overall, was annoying to say the least, in the sense that everything was on point as far as the types of film and soaps that have been on air in the recent years are concerned. In that they show little regard for innovation, creativity, and education of the audience.
The film, overall, was annoying to say the least, in the sense that everything was on point as far as the types of film and soaps that have been on air in the recent years are concerned. In that they show little regard for innovation, creativity, and education of the audience.
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