Must-watch Pinoy movie: “In My Life”

Posted by Norman on September 18, 2009
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I just got out of the multiplex after watching the movie “In My Life” from Star Cinema. You have got to watch this one. Ms. Vilma Santos outdid herself and brought out the finest acting she has ever made – bar none – in decades. She is the master of her craft a la Meryl Streep. John Lloyd Cruz perfectly matched Ms. Santos and firmly established himself as the heir apparent to the likes of Christopher de Leon and the late Dindo Fernando & Jay Ilagan. The direction of Olivia Lamasan is perfectly tempered to come up with the best Pinoy Dramedy in years. It is one movie Pinoys can be proud of. And before I forget, Luis Manzano really made her mom proud in this one. His role may not be as demanding as the other two, but he made sure that his take will leave an indelible mark.

"In My Life" movie poster (courtesy of Star Cinema/ABS-CBN)

This early, I am predicting a grand slam for Ms. Vilma Santos and John Lloyd Cruz for Best Actress & Best Supporting Actor – respectively – in next year’s award derbies. The movie should also score numerous nominations and at least one Best Picture award or two, but it is the acting where it will rake in all the honors.

Here is the movie’s full trailer:


video courtesy of YouTube/movecana

If you have issues about the movie’s gay theme, set them aside. The relationship between John Lloyd Cruz’ and Luis Manzano’s characters is pivotal but the plot goes well beyond that. I cannot give you spoilers but suffice it to say that you won’t be disappointed after watching the 2-hour flick. Catch it! Now Na!

8 comments on “Must-watch Pinoy movie: “In My Life””

  1. I like this movie though i’m not filipino and can not understand even one word while watching it online. I’m looking for one with english subtitle but not easy to find it out. Do you have one to show me?? wanna get deeply the meaning of that film. Thanks.

    • Sadly, a lot of Filipino mainstream films (read: the ones which do not normally get fielded in international film festivals abroad) do not get sub-titled unless they receive invitations for exhibition or competition in Europe or around Asia. Anyways, if you’re in the US, chances are that there might be video/dvd stores (mostly in California where Daly City or Cerritos would be good bets) which carry Filipino movies with English subtitles. For the meantime, here is the English-subtitled trailer of the movie.

  2. just want you to know that this film won major awards at the 8th GAWAD TANGLAW – best actress, best actor, best supporting actor, best director/best film(one of the 3 winners). i guess what you said earlier came true. hoping for more awards to come.

  3. this movie made me cry and laugh at the same time, dramedy at its best. i’ve never seen a film like this in years. vilma santos delivered yet another powerful and sensitive performance. i agree with you she is really the meryl streep of the philippines.

  4. wow great review i also love this film and i agree with you that it’s a must see movie this year and ate vi gave another brilliant performance that can be considered one of her best.

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