Score: 1.80
5 Ratings
Genre: Drama
Synopsis: Musical inspired by the music of Rey Valera.
Director & Writer: Joven Tan
Writer: Ferdie Aboga
Cast: RK Bagatsing, Aljur Abrenica, Rico Barrera, Kian Co, Gelli De Belen, Josh De Guzman, Christopher De Leon, Lotlot De Leon, Jenine Desiderio, Caden Hann, Meg Imperial, Ronnie Lazaro, Gian Magdangal, Carlo Mendoza, Ara Mina, Arlene Muhlach, Mike ‘Pekto’ Nacua, Eric Nicolas, Dennis Padilla, Jeffrey Quizon, Biboy Ramirez, Arman Reyes, Ariel Rivera, Ricky Rivero, Rosanna Roces, Lloyd Samartino, Shira Tweg, Rey Valera, Lou Veloso, Gardo Versoza
Reviews/Notes:
“It is relatable and for sure you can identify your story in one of the songs of Rey Valera. You will definitely like singing along while watching the film and enjoy the songs together with the story behind it. RK Bagatsing gives justice to his role portraying Rey Valera. He shows proper depth of emotions in most of the scenes and I appreciate him more as an actor while watching this film. ” (Read more)
– Bernard Santos, My Movie World (3.5/5)“I had only seen two Joven M. Tan films, both also biopics, namely “Suarez” (2020) and “Yorme” (2021). This new one basically hewed to his earnest style of straightforward storytelling, soaked in melodrama (almost everyone was crying) and unintentional comedy (ugly wigs, cheesy lines, inconsistent mole under Rey’s left nostril).” (Read more)
– Fred Hawson, Fred Said (2.5/5)“I don’t hate the narrative devices used and the creative decisions made, it’s just that the movie wasn’t done well. Which is really a shame since Rey Valera’s songs and his life story are worthy of a decent movie. Although I appreciate that it wasn’t pretending to be a musical and that it employed a lot of actors.”
– Nico Quejano (1.5/5)“I write about my disappointment in this film not from a place of malice, but from frustration, as a fan of Valera and his work. I’m rarely harsh on local films these days, but I can say this film is an utter and total failure. Of all the films in this fest, this is the one with the most promise, and this is also the one where all that promise is squandered by utterly stupid decisions.” (Read more)
– John Tawasil, Present Confusion (0/5)