Brilliante Mendoza's Alpha: The Right to Kill, has a bold
and brave narrative that exposed the loopholes of the current administration's
war on drugs. The film also highlights factors that affects the human
nature whether they are in power or not. It also narrates the the reality of
life specially on the slum areas of Metro Manila and what are the causes that
we should really focused on that resulted them to be in that situation. It
brings awareness on the current state of the society that is unknown to many of
us.
Alpha: The Right to Kill has a very strong narrative that
would make a massive impact towards the war on drugs. The way that the story
progresses has a fluidity to directly deliver its message to the audience. It
has a good cinematography and the film has been made raw and organic, which
gives a different kind of watching experience. It gives the impression that it
could happen to me, this could happen to you or something that had happened to
some of us.
However, i observed that there were insignificant scenes
that must be edited out as it does not give justice or clarity to the whole
message of the scene and its story. There were couple of times that few seconds
to a minute has been wasted on fillers. There are also some frames and shots
that were to blurred and unfocused to the subject or the actor that resulted to
terrible headache after watching the film. Although the shaky frames goes well
with how you exactly see and experience the scene in real life which is really
disturbing and uncomfortable. It might be a bad note from my side but in
general, it is truly a brilliant and an amazing execution.
ABOUT THE FILM
The Philippine Premier of internationally acclaimed
filmmaker Brillante Mendoza's Alpha: The Right to Kill was held recently at the
new Director's Club Cinema at The Podium. The film, which won the Jury Prize at
the San Sebastian International Film Festival in Spain in 2018 will be shown in
Philippines at SM Cinema and theaters nationwide starting January 16
A joint project of Solar Entertainment, Centerstage
Productions, and SM Cinema, the event gave guests an exclusive private
screening of Director Mendoza's latest masterpiece. It also gave guests a
glimpse of The Podium's newly opened Director's Club Cinemas with its luxurious
and state of the art facilities.
Directed by Brillante Mendoza and written by Troy
Espiritu, Alpha: TheRight to Kill is set against the backdrop of the
Philippines Government's crackdown on illegal drugs, a SWAT-led police force
launches an operation to arrest Abel, one of the biggest drug lords in Manilla.
Starring Allen Dizon, Elijah Filamor and Baron Geisler,
the film follows the story of Police Officer Espino (Dizon) and Elijah
(Fillamor). a small-time pusher turned informant, provide the intelligence for
the operation which quickly
escalates into a violent and heavily-armed confrontation
in the slums between the SWAT and Abel's (Geisler) gang.
Before the investigators arrive at the crime scene,
Espino and Elijah walk off with Abel's backpack full of money and
methamphetamine.
This gesture of survival for one and corruption for the
other will soon set off a dangerous series of events, both of them risking
their reputations, families and lives in the process.
ALPHA also joined other international film festivals
Official Selection of Warsaw Film Festival in Poland. 2018 Singapore
International Filim Festival, Tokyo Filmex, Busan International Film Festival in South Korea,
Cairo Internaticnal Film Festival in Egypt, Minsk International Film Festival
in Belarus, 36th Torino Film Festival in Italy and Shaken Aimanov 14th
International Film Festival in
Kazakhstan
The ALPHA, THE RIGHT TO KILL red carpet premier is one of
the many exciting events at Director's Club Cinema at The Podium.
DIRECTOR'S CLUB CINEMA AT THE PODIUM
Situated at the business district of Ortigas, Director's
Club Cinema(DCC) at The Podium is sure to be a favorite hang-out spot for those
who want to unwind while watching much-awaited blockbusters. DCC The Podium
offers a unique cinematic experience through extraordinary facilities and
premium services that take movie watching to the next level.
The cinema's hallways also pay tribute to the director's
favorite equipment- the camera. With hues of black and gray. DCC Podium does
not fall short of modern style and sophistication.
Be in control at DCC The Podium as comfortable leather
recliner seats easily adjust and favorite Snacktime treats are but a push of a
button away through the in-house butler service. Make movie nights more
exciting in any of the three (3) DCC theaters, each with a 48-seating capacity,
at The Podium.
Utilizing the latest technology in digital surround sound
and quality projection and screen, this cinematic experience is sure to be a
visual and sensory treat!
Enjoy the latest blockbusters at SM Cinema's latest offering
at Director's Club Cinema The Podium. Book your tickets through the
website.
www.smcinema.com or
download the SM Cinema mobile app. You may also follow /SMCinema on Facebook
and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates!
Text and Photos by JC Salud.
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