Green Bones

This exceeded my expectation for Filipino films. No cringey attempted acting or lines, no slapsticks or whatsoever trying-to-be-funny scenes, no unnecessary crowded and sidekick cast because most of the time Filipino directors cast lgbt actors to carryout scenes as a comic relief... I'm done to all of that. Best thing and thankful that Green Bones doesn't have those stuff. It brings only the most necessary needed actors and story and it's simply wonderful as that because then it created the atmosphere of emptiness which was very useful to the film. It's a very poignant story to tell with those two actors aside from being real good actors, both also possess two different beautiful modulated voice to tell the contrast of CO Gonzaga and Dom Zamora's lives. The story arrangement is well-organized.

Cinematography - it brings out the best green scenery and landscapes. I love how the camera spanned (or I think they used camera drones) to capture from when Dom runs through open canal walls and also the ending camera shot from when CO Gonzaga standing under the tree all the way up, nice scenic spot. I've never seen such scenes in a long time from a Filipino film.

Musical Score and OST - The chant (whoo... hoo hoo) makes me shiver. Also when it played all the way in the ending (I don't wanna be spoiler) I didn't realize it was the full song. So the musical score are mostly part of it. At the almost end part of the movie I couldn't contain more so instead I cried it all the way. Who cares it is really sad. It makes you cry but at the same time it comforts you. Like typing this right now reminds me of it and gives me goosebumps. The song added the emotional drive to the film which makes it harder to move on. Very well-done emotional song I need to find the artist who sang it because it is such an important mood track and could be one of the best I heard so far.

One last thing - if there's anything I'm complaining about (but this is only small detail so I didn't count this to my rating lol) was the actress' hair who played Gonzaga's lover or some thing. LIke come on production guys could you bring up nice decent wig next time please... is it that even expensive in the Philippines? Overall I rated this film 10/10.

Green Bones is honestly one of the best Filipino films I've ever seen. Probably one of the best ever made. It has an incredible story and the actors were amazing! Everything, from the cinematography to the acting, was just so well done. The movie is absolutely powerful and unforgettable!

Kudos to the whole team! 👏👏👏

Directed by Zig Madamba Dulay, the film attempts to delve into complex themes such as morality, redemption, and systemic corruption. However, the narrative often feels disjointed, with pacing issues that disrupt the story's flow. Key plot points are either rushed or overly prolonged, leading to a lack of cohesive storytelling. While Dulay's previous work, Firefly, showcased his directorial prowess, Green Bones doesn't consistently reflect the same level of craftsmanship.

The film's ambition is evident, but the execution lacks the depth and precision necessary to leave a lasting impact. It serves as a reminder that a strong premise requires equally strong direction and character development to truly resonate with audiences.

Maganda naman sya (technically). It is well-made, well-acted, well-written and very poetic. If may rule book for winning awards they followed it religiously.

But its not for me. It's a movie I'll likely forget after watching another 20 films. 390 worthy? Not sure, pra pwede ko na syang antayin sa netflix tuwing semana santa.

Ending felt rushed- after that conclusion scene, all the deep-rooted systemic problems seemed to disappear without proper resolution. The villains were taken out too conveniently, without meaningful encounters, domingo's built-up resentment toward Ruth's father felt wasted.

The overall plot is straightforward but excellent execution. Great performances from the actors, you can feel the characters' motivations and their reasoning, the screenplay was well-written and smart, twistingn and playing with the dialogs without confusing the audience, the cinematography was balanced and perfect to each scenario that was happening in the film, the places where it was shot were breath-taking, the direction showed so much juxtaposition that it provided a clear message. It is a movie that deserves the praises and recognition it garnered as it will be remembered one of the best movies in the modern digital age of the Philippines. I hope this movie makes it way internationally as it needs to be shown more.