American Adobo

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Summary: Interesting Filipino movie
Review: This is an interesting movie about Filipinos living in America, and how their living in a foreign country affects their lives. A group of thirty-something friends get together for a regular Filipino meal called "Adobo", and this becomes the focus for the various activities in their lives. One is a closet gay who has mother problems, a gigolo with a problem about a possible HIV infection, a woman who has relationship problems, among others. If you want to see who are among the best Filipino actors in the Philippines (Christopher de Leon, Ricky Davao, Dina Bonnevie, Cherrie Pie Picache, and with a bonus, Hollywood actor Paolo Montalban who is of Filipino parentage), watch this movie. Admittedly there are some references to other Asian and European films on food, but this is among the better made Filipino movies last year, by a woman director, Laurice Guillen.

Rating:
Summary: Great movie
Review: This is one of the first Filipino American movies that was in the theatre and is now available on DVD. Considering many limitations (i.e. budget) this is a great movie, especially for Filipino Americans who will really be able to relate to it. The best part of the movie is that the people starring in it are not white and are more realistic than the Hollywood actors and actresses we usually see in movies. This movie is also totally hilarious.

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Summary: Good Filipino Movie
Review: This movie is showing in the Philippines now, and in other cities in the US (based on news items). It shows the lives of 5 Filipinos living in New York and how they are adjusting to the different stresses. There are good performances by some of the best Filipino actors, such as Christopher de Leon, Dina Bonnevie, Paolo Montalban, and especially Ricky Davao, and Cherry Pie Picache. The director is Laurice Guillen who is recognized as one of two great Filipina film directors today.

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Summary: Horrible acting and plot.
Review: Undeveloped and corny characters acted by horrible actors. I wish the Philippine movie industry would shape-up and produce high quality movies!

Rating:
Summary: Horrible acting and plot.
Review: Undeveloped and corny characters acted by horrible actors. I wish the Philippine movie industry would shape-up and produce high quality movies!