Bring out the tissues because Doll House is guaranteed to make the viewers cry!
Starring Baron Geisler and six-year-old child actress Althea Ruedas, Doll House started streaming on Netflix on October 7, 2022, and is holding on to the top spot in the streaming platform’s list of Top 10 Movies in the Philippines.
Many are calling the film "Baron’s Renaissance."
After more than two decades of playing "parating masama roles," he is given the chance again to reinvent himself and remind us all of his versatility as an actor.
The 40-year-old actor has openly struggled with addiction and alcoholism, and now, he stars in a film where his character Rustin battles the same demons.
Will Rustin be able to conquer them?
The film’s short summary on Netflix reads, “In this emotional drama, a troubled rock star makes up for lost time with his estranged daughter.”
PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) gives four more reasons it's getting rave reviews.
ART IMITATES LIFE
Baron’s real-life struggles have given him the credibility to play Rustin.
It seemed effortless for him.
The actor himself admits, “Naka-identify ako sa character ni Rustin. And nagamit ko siya sa kuwento, sa character ko, sa mga hugot especially na may anak din akong babae."
(Baron has a one-year-old daughter with his wife Jamie Evangelista.)
This makes it a little difficult to separate Baron from his character Rustin, but it also makes one root for Rustin’s redemption, just as many of Baron’s fans and colleagues want the same for the actor.
Baron’s performance in the film is proof that, in spite of all the scandals and controversies that have tainted his career, he is a very talented actor who deserves a golden opportunity such as this one.
THE LOVE BETWEEN FATHER AND DAUGHTER
Doll House is clearly the story of Rustin and Yumi, and all of their scenes together are a delight to watch.
Though the scene that serves as a prelude to their father-daughter moments is a bit abrupt, their fondness for each other and closeness come out naturally.
Althea has said in a previous interview with PEP.ph that her favorite scenes are those where her character Yumi bonds with Daddy Rustin, “Kasi, talagang hindi kami nag-a-acting. Nag-e-enjoy lang po talaga kami.”
That joy is indeed evident throughout the film.
And it is refreshing to see the carefree side of Baron again.
ALL THE AUTUMN FEELS IN ROTTERDAM
Now that the world is opening up to post-pandemic travel, Doll House makes you want to add Rotterdam to your bucket list.
While the second-largest city in the Netherlands has its fair share of skyscrapers, the film decides to focus on a suburban neighborhood instead.
This allows viewers to see how the locals live, and appreciate classic European architecture amidst the beauty of nature.
MUSIC AS A LANGUAGE OF LOVE
Rustin is a troubled rock star, so it’s inevitable for music to play a role in the film.
One of the advantages of turning on the subtitles is it becomes easier to catch the lyrics of the songs performed in the film.
And the chosen songs aptly reflect Rustin’s state of mind and heart at the time.
Special mention goes to the Ogie Alcasid hit song “Pangako,” which plays a significant role throughout the film.
Perhaps a final reason to watch the film is to answer the question: why is it titled Doll House? You’ll have to watch to find out!
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