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"Parang teleserye lang..." We are
always surprised if we see drama in real life.
The film Soap Opera manifests the
difference between reality and fantasy. It is the story of Liza (Natileigh
Sitoy) and Noel (Matt Daclan) on how they try to live a normal family life and
how the teleseryes they follow affect them. When their son got sick, they
plotted to trick a foreigner for financial support. As they gain from this,
their family falters, incidentally mirroring the soap operas.
Soap Opera is directed by Remton Siega
Zuasola, an entry to this year's Cinema One Originals. Typical could be the
best word to describe this film. No surprises. What you expect to happen, will
happen. Although, this could be the point of the film. While we are enthralled
by the drama of the teleseryes, we should not be alarmed that it could happen
in real life. The film could have been
better as the plot is promising. There could have been more humor with the soap
opera part with Lovi Poe and Rocco Nacino. This film is worth watching but not
memorable.
What's commendable is the acting. Kudos to
Sitoy and Daclan for the outstanding performances. Daclan's Best Actor award is
well-deserved.
Verdict: B-. Watch it. It's better than the
"kabit" teleseryes nowadays.
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