Katabi ko'y mamaw (Michael + Jordan)

In the midst of their hefty career in the US, the ReyCard Duet managed to stage a comeback film in their homeland after over a decade with "Katabi Ko'y Mamaw", named after their hit song back in the 70s.

Katabi Ko'y Mamaw follows the adventures of Michael (Rey Ramirez) and Jordan (Carding Castro) from their arrival in Manila. They baggages are stolen by a lesbian taxi driver (Lyn D'Amour), leaving them homeless. Nonetheless, they manage to rent an apartment and find work as chefs in a restaurant, where they meet Tony (Jeffrey Santos), who works as a waiter. After being fired from their jobs, Tony decides to go back to the province where he lives and takes Michael and Jordan along with them. During their stay, the duo visit a haunted house, where Rosanna (Donita Rose) and her parents used to live. It is revealed that their spirits remain in the house 15 years after being killed by Blacky (Romy Diaz) and his group, and they'll only find peace once they get the justice they long for. With Rosanna being only visible to Michael and Jordan, she manages to help them. They apply for a job as singers at a bar owned by Blacky, only to get the evidence he used for killing her family. After a series of events, they get the evidence and have Blacky arrested. In the end, the taxi driver found Michael and Jordan and returned their baggage she stole from them.

The story, penned by RZA who also co-produced the movie, lacks direction as it contains a hodgepodge of plots. It focuses more on the misadventures of the ReyCard upon their return to the country rather than their encounter with the ghost, which comprises around 1/3 of the story. Mike Relon Makiling, who wrote the script and directed the movie, did little to cover up the story's flaws by adding a number of recycled gags in between, adult jokes delivered by kids and the subplot where Tony courts Celia (Ana Roces), but their relationship is hampered by Brando (Jovit Moya). Not to mention the implausible scene where they need to get the gun Blacky used for killing Rosanna's family. It's impossible for someone to use the same gun for at least 15 years.

This was Donita's second movie after being introduced in the action flick "Sgt. Gabo", where she played the love interest of both the title role and the main villain. As this movie marked her headstart to comedy, she proved to be effective when it comes to performing comedy skits. It's a shame that she was given a limited exposure despite bagging the title role; her first leading role. Nonetheless, given her charisma, she would later on star in several comedy movies and projects, such as "Alabang Girls" and "Ober Da Bakod" (where she played Barbie). Surprisingly, this is one of the very few films during her teens where she dubbed her voice. Not to mention the ReyCard haven't lost their touch in comedy.

Overall, Katabi Ko'y Mamaw focuses more on laughter than substance. There's nothing much to it aside from the misadventures of the ReyCard. Nonetheless, it's a guilty pleasure for fans of the duo who want to see them sing and laugh on the screen after so many years.