Score: 2.42
6 Ratings
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Synopsis: A 20 year-old wimp that was raised in the U.S. will go on a journey in the Philippines after his Father died to search his mother only to discover a curse and evil forces destroying the town.
Director & Writer: Jason Paul Laxamana
Writer: Francisco Coching, Federico Javinal
Cast: Matteo Guidicelli, Albert Martinez, John Arcilla, Kylie Verzosa, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Candy Pangilinan, Andrea Del Rosario, Arron Villaflor, Phoebe Walker, Marissa Sanchez, JC Tiuseco, TJ Valderrama, Gene Padilla, Andrea Babierra, Joe Vargas, TG Daylusan, Migo Valid, Mimi Marquez, Kamille Filoteo, Charles Law, Kurt Delos Reyes
Reviews/Notes:
“Penduko is your entertaining adventure film this Christmas. Kudos to the film for a different take on superhero film that highlights Filipino myths and folklore. It is like the local version of Harry Potter.” (Read more)
– Bernard Santos, My Movie World (4/5)“Matteo Guidicelli does his best in the role, but I feel he is miscast (if anything, he’d be a good fit for the character of Saki, I think). Penduko feels like a film from MMFF’s past. It has a ton of very interesting ideas, but the ideas don’t always work out.” (Read more)
– John Tawasil, Present Confusion (2.5/5)“A forgettable cringe fest. Matteo Guidicelli (along with his thick accent) stars in this reboot of the iconic Pinoy comic book folk hero.” (Read more)
– Jayson Laniba, Film Circle Reject (1.5/5)