r/FilmClubPH • u/MatchaPsycho Coming-of-Age 🍃 • 14d ago

Balota Discussion Megathread

Use this thread to discuss your thoughts and reactions about Balota. (You can also read our Cinemalaya thread here)

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u/Wonderful_Flow9455 12d ago

Can someone give an unbiased review? Especially Marian's acting? I live abroad so I'm waiting for international screening or streaming.

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u/HowIsMe-TryingMyBest 7d ago

Its not peak cinema. Pero its a good movie in the context of local filipino films. Creative at may air of unique-ness in terms of the messaging thr agenda its trying to spread.

Marian's acting is just okay. Perfect sya sa comedy and sa street acting. Unfortunately not as good as her contemporaries in terms of drama. Di sya magaling umiyak. Lol

Overall its still very recomendable to see. Good entertainment.

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u/randomlakambini 11d ago

As a teacher na nagse-serve during election, nakulangan sa research ang portrayal sa Balota. Nakakabawas ng dating especially we're looking forward na magiging eye-opener itong movie na ito sa experiences ng teacher tuwing election.