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REVIEW: ‘Call Me Papi’ celebrates ups and downs of being in a  barkada

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Rhea Manila Santos

<p>In Viva Films’ Call Me Papi, a group of male boarders named Sonny, Lito, Ben, Mario, and Roy end up sharing more than just living under one roof as life throws them different challenges when it comes to love and life in general.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/ClimvLBpEna/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1629223%2C%22ls%22%3A1628915.8999999762%2C%22le%22%3A1629008.2999999523%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="879" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/11/26/fresh-scoops/exclusive-albie-casi-o-admits-he-s-ready-for-fathe-204011"><u><strong>READ: Albie Casiño admits he’s ready for fatherhood: ‘A lot of my friends already have kids’<br/></strong></u></a></div><p>Gym instructor Sonny (Enzo Pineda) not only has a passion for working out, but also enjoys the casual hookups with single and married women which will eventually land him in trouble. He ends up rooming with his call center friend Lito and his three blue collar working housemates (played by Albie Casiño, Lharby Policarpio, Royce Cabrera, and Aaron Concepcion).</p><p>During his stay, Sonny discovers how his friends navigate through the complications in their lives and just how deep their friendship really is in times of trouble and triumph. Out of all the cast, Albie Casiño’s acting prowess gets tested in his scenes as a hardworking waiter who is shocked to find out he is about to become a father.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/ClBRnAJJxpi/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A1629252.2999999523%2C%22ls%22%3A1628915.8999999762%2C%22le%22%3A1629008.2999999523%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="879" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/11/26/fresh-scoops/enzo-pineda-reveals-his-biggest-lesson-from-his-pr-204012"><u><strong>READ: Enzo Pineda reveals his biggest lesson from his previous relationships: &#x27;Naging sentro kasi yun ng buhay ko before&#x27;<br/></strong></u></a></div><p>Written and directed by Alvin Yapan, whose previous films includes stories with more serious themes like Culion, Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa, Ang Panggagahasa Kay Fe, and Oro, the movie proves that comedy doesn’t always need to elicit all-out laughs in order to be humorous and that a character’s drama-filled life can still be serious even when it is handled in a humorous way.</p><p>The dynamics shown within the barkada in this film can also appeal to both genders, as it relates to changes in life that every person can face when it comes to maturity and figuring out the right way to handle “Adulting.”</p><p>Choosing to end on an open note, Call Me Papi makes you root for each character as they pave their own path with the support of their friends throughout the story. But with or without a spin-off, the film leaves viewers with a feeling that you can only get after watching a good, solid, relatable story that is inspiring and hopeful.</p><p>Call Me Papi opens in theaters nationwide starting December 7, Wednesday. Starring Albie Casiño, Enzo Pineda, Royce Cabrera, Lharby Policarpio, and Aaron Concepcion. Directed by Alvin Yapan under Viva Films.</p>

<p>'Call Me Papi' shows how friendship can make life's challenges easier and funnier.</p>

'Call Me Papi' shows how friendship can make life's challenges easier and funnier.

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REVIEW: ‘Call Me Papi’ celebrates ups and downs of being in a barkada

Rhea Manila Santos

Published Dec 06, 2022 09:39 AM PHT

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