Verdict: Value for Money
Pinoy Rebyu Score: 3.50 (3 ratings)
Genre: Documentary
Writers/Directors: Sari Lluch Dalena and Keith Sicat
Cast/Interviewees: Ishmael Bernal, Nora Aunor, Ricky Lee, Charo Santos-Concio, Imee Marcos, Racquel Villavicencio, Joel Lamangan, Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil, Benjie Garcia, Denni Cid, Sergio Lobo, Spanky Manikan, Gigi Duenas-De Beaupre, Ama Quiambao, Pen Medina, Vangie Labalan, Aura Mijares, Lem Garcellano, Richard Arellano, Joe Gruta, Cris Daluz, Rick Hawthorne, Manet Dayrit, Richard Frunein, Leo Katigbak, Kiri Lluch Dalena
Synopsis: Himala Ngayon is a documentary on the creation of the classic film written by Ricky Lee and directed by National Artist Ishmael Bernal.
MTRCB Rating: PG-13
Trailer:
Reviews:
4.0 Cathy Peña (Make Me Blush)
“Himala Ngayon is a diligent work that’s as informative as it is entertaining. ” (Read full review)
4.0 Alvin Bulaong Cruz (Manila Bulletin)
“The good thing about watching the documentary before watching the newly restored Himala is that you gain a new perspective of the film, recalling the amusing stories behind the scenes leading to a deeper appreciation of the details which otherwise would have been unjustly ignored. (Read full review)
2.5 Don Rapadas (Metanoia)
“Most of the elements for a good documentary were there, and for such, it would have been highly commendable overall. However, it became cheap when it went overboard with its telling of stories of infighting and animosities between cast and production staff.” (Read full review)
