Begins with foreshadowing, and ends with a bang - an unexpected-yet-expected ending. (Convenient wrap up, I must say.) Has all the elements of a typical masa movie: comedy, drama, action, tragedy, religion, love, and a bunch of larger-than-life characters.
Cinematography wise, Filipino cinema at that time still had a long way to go (this was shown in theaters in 2007), but the acting was pretty good. Good for a laughtrip at the expense of Filipino domestic helpers, but it caught my eye to see how they scratched the surface of that issue. (I felt very much for those who choose to become OFWs for the sake of their families.)
The smuggling angle (because there is one!) was fun, but obviously not true to life. Still - fun!
It's cute and funny enough, I suppose, but more of an "it's ok" for me. (The rating may change in time, though.)
Rating: 2 / 5
(Watched March 1, 2013)
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