Ngayong Disyembre 25, 2024, Miyerkules, ang umpisa ng 50th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
As of latest count, apat na festival entries ang more than 120 cinemas each, samantalang iyong anim pa ay less than 50 cinemas bawa’t isa.
Narito ang genre, MTRCB rating, running time, bilang ng sinehan sa opening day (malamang na mabago sa mga susunod na araw), cast members, director, at logline ng sampung pelikulang kalahok (as posted in the Facebook page of the Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines):
Read: Metro Manila Film Festival 2024: Entries, lead cast, synopses
And The Breadwinner Is…
Dramedy, PG, 2 hours 03 minutes
195 cinemas
Cast: Vice Ganda, Eugene Domingo, Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings, Jhong Hilario, Gladys Reyes, Kokoy de Santos, Joel Torre, Malou de Guzman, Via Antonio, MC Muah, Lassy Marquez, Kulot Caponpon, Argus Aspiras.
Directed by Jun Robles Lana.
Logline: Yayain na ang buong pamilya at planuhin kung saan panonoorin si Vice Ganda!
Espantaho
Horror, PG, 1 hour 30 minutes
144 cinemas
Cast: Judy Ann Santos, Lorna Tolentino, Chanda Romero, Janice de Belen, Eugene Domingo, JC Santos, Mon Confiado, Tommy Abuel, Donna Cariaga, Archi Adamos, Nico Antonio.
Directed by Chito S. Roño.
Logline: Asawa, kabit, sampid, ina. Makakaligtas ba sila sa sumpa ng Espantaho?
Read: MMFF Chair Don Artes: "This is the best lineup so far ng MMFF."
Uninvited
Thriller, R-16, 1 hour 33 minutes
132 cinemas
Cast: Vilma Santos, Aga Muhlach, Nadine Lustre, Tirso Cruz III, Lotlot de Leon, Ketchup Eusebio, Elijah Canlas, Gabby Padilla, Gio Alvarez, RK Bagatsing, Ron Angeles, Nonie Buencamino, Cholo Barretto.
Directed by Dan Villegas.
Logline: Vilma Santos is Eva Candelaria and she is hungry for justice.
The Kingdom
Fantasy, PG, 2 hours 13 minutes
128 cinemas
Cast: Vic Sotto, Piolo Pascual, Sid Lucero, Cristine Reyes, Sue Ramirez, Cedrick Juan, Iza Calzado, Ruby Ruiz, Mark Rivera, Dylan Menor, Zion Cruz, Nico Antonio.
Directed by Mike Tuviera.
Logline: “Ang ginto sa aking ulo ang siyang nagpayuko sa akin sa mga gawi at batas na mabigat sa aking puso." Tampok si Vic Sotto bilang Lakan Makisig sa The Kingdom.
Read: MTRCB, inilabas na ang classification sa MMFF 2024 entries
Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital Horror
R-13, 1 hour 31 minutes
45 cinemas
Cast: Enrique Gil, Jane de Leon, Alexa Miro, Rob Gomez, MJ Lastimosa, Raf Pineda, Zarckaroo.
Directed by Kerwin Go.
Logline: Kung haunted ang lugar, sino sa kanila ang gusto mong katabi?
Hold Me Close
Fantasy Romance, PG, 1 hour 38 minutes
44 cinemas
Cast: Carlo Aquino, Julia Barretto, Jairus Aquino, Migo Valid.
Directed by Jason Paul Laxamana.
Logline: Masakit ang magmahal. Handa ka pa rin bang umibig kahit alam mong masasaktan ka?
Green Bones
Drama, PG, 1 hour 36 minutes
43 cinemas
Cast: Dennis Trillo, Ruru Madrid, Alessandra de Rossi, Wendell Ramos, Iza Calzado Michael de Mesa, Ronnie Lazaro, Mikoy Morales, Royce Cabrera, Sofia Pablo, Enzo Osorio, Pauline Mendoza, Kylie Padilla, Victor Neri, Sienna Stevens, Gerhard Acao, Raul Morit, Ruby Ruiz, Nonie Buencamino.
Directed by Zig Dulay.
Logline: May pag-asa ba sa San Fabian? Isang bilanggo and isang baguhang guardia. Dalawang magkasalungat na nilalang na makukulong sa kanilang mga nakaraan. Paano sila lalaya?
Read: Ibang MMFF 2024 entries, may apela sa bilang ng mga sinehan
My Future You
Fantasy Romance, G, 1 hour 49 minutes
41 cinemas
Cast: Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, Almira Muhlach, Christian Vasquez, PeeWee O’Hara, Bodjie Pascua, Marcus Madrigal, Vance Larena, Izzy Canillo, Mosang. Directed by Crisanto Aquino.
Logline: FranSeth’s love team makes their big-screen debut this Christmas.
Topakk
Action thriller, R-16, 1 hour 51 minutes; R-18, 1 hour 53 minutes
38 cinemas
Cast: Arjo Atayde, Julia Montes, Sid Lucero, Enchong Dee, Kokoy de Santos, Levy Ignacio, Bernard Palanca, Paolo Paraiso, Vin Abrenica, Julio de Leon, Ivan Carapiet, Jeffrey Tam, Gerard Acao, Michael Roy, Maureen Mauricio, Elora Espano, Claire Ruiz, Anne Feo, Bong Cabrera, Manu Respall, Rosh Barman, Victor Medina, Ivan Rivera, Ian Lee, Nico Dans, Yian Gabriel, Raquel Pareno, Precious Laingo, Kayley Carrigan, Geli Bulaong, Cholo Barretto. Directed by Richard Somes.
Logline: Pumatay o patayin. Sa giyera, wala kang pagpipilian. Damay-damay dito.
Isang Himala Musical
Drama, PG, 2 hours 25 minutes
32 cinemas
Cast: Aicelle Santos, Bituin Escalante, David Ezra, Kakki Teodoro, Sweet Tiongson, Joann Co, Neomi Gonzales, Floyd Tena, Vic Robinson.
Directed by Pepe Diokno.
Logline: Pelikulang aantig sa puso ninyo ngayong Kapaskuhan.
MTRCB ADVISORY
Hinikayat ng Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) ang pamilyang Pilipino na suportahan at tangkilikin ang 10 pelikula sa 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) simula Disyembre 25.
Binigyang-diin ng Board ang malaking ambag ng mga lokal na pelikula pagdating sa pagpapakita ng kultura at pagiging malikhain ng mga Pilipino.
Ayon kay MTRCB Chairperson and CEO Lala Sotto-Antonio, malaki ang partisipasyon ng MMFF bilang plataporma para sa mga direktor, producer, aktor at iba pang kasali sa industriya ng pelikula.
“The MMFF is more than just an annual film festival because this is also a celebration of Filipino artistry and creativity,” sabi ni Chair Lala.
“By supporting this year’s film fest, we do not only enjoy quality entertainment but also help sustain and grow our film industry.”
Ang MMFF ngayong taon ay sumasalamin sa iba't ibang tema at naratibo na pasok sa lahat ng klase ng manonood.
Pito rito ay swak para sa pamilyang Pilipino, habang ang nalalabi ay para sa mga may edad na.
Muling pinaalala ni Chair Lala ang mahalagang papel na gagampanan ng mga magulang at guardians para sa responsableng panonood ng mga bata.
“The MTRCB ensures that the 10 entries for the 50th edition of the MMFF adhere to age-appropriate classifications,” pahayag ni Chair Lala.
“But the responsibility of nurturing informed viewing habits lies with us all — parents, guardians and the community.”
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- REVIEW: Uninvited, a gripping masterpiece of revenge
- REVIEW: Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital, the horror movie for your squad
- REVIEW: Green Bones, a guaranteed tearjerker
- REVIEW: Topakk delivers a visual feast, strong acting performances
- REVIEW: Espantaho’s strength is in the power of three