Parang Pelikula (Shorts B)

Rating:	★★★
Category:	Movies
Genre:	Independent

NOSTALGIA


Hubert Tibi’s Parang Palikula is a short film full of feel-good, nostalgic moments which incorporates its over-all package.

The film is about two childhood friends, Pilo (Reiner Revilla) and Justin (Joel Masagnay), whose friendship was tested by trust, self-fulfillment, and time itself.

Its story was a bit confusing, for it never presented well the point of who really was on deathbed through out the film. The attack was not clear enough, and it made the flick a struggle for the viewers. Nevertheless, the story was still commendable for it showcased an inspirational act, and that was the part where one of the boys stole their treasured money savings and donated it to a local parish. It was a bit of surprise for it was unexpected for a boy who always peed on walls with signs “bawal umihi dito” together with his best pal. The contradiction technique was effective.

The flick’s editing should also be blamed for the confusion, because its manner was not clear enough to visually explain what was happening on the story. But it still managed to build up development wherein realization for the audience took place. Moreover, the scenes that were shot on the railways were not good enough because some of it were against the light; but some shots were also effectively interesting and funny, like the boys’ playful act of peeing on walls. The sound also added a mutual effect of interesting and funny moment.

Parang Pelikula is a flick for the best of friends and cliques who wants to establish a better relationship among them. Surely, nostalgia about the precious moments with friends will shower the minds of the viewers at the end of the film.