BIRDSHOT
Year of Release: 2017
JR's Rating:
(10 out of 10, Outstanding)
⭐️ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ⭐️
JR's Rating:
(10 out of 10, Outstanding)⭐️ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ⭐️
"Facing the Consequence of Killing a Majestic National Symbol"
It pains me having not watched this treasure from last year's Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino but thank God for Netflix as I was finally able to watch it. Birdshot is the first Filipino film released worldwide on and by Netflix and it deserves to be as it too is a National Symbol that deserves to be witnessed by those who are into cinematic masterpieces. This film is definitely something to be proud of being made as a Filipino.
Birdshot revolves around the consequences of a young girl's (Maya) shooting a Philippine Eagle, the country's National Bird, at a sanctuary near their home. Police officers, Domingo and Mendoza, was assigned by the police to handle the investigation of such case abandoning another sensational case which the officer Domingo was hoping to engage some time with. Initially a way to prove to Maya's father she could stand on her own, the death of the eagle sparked the break down of her family. Birdshot exposes the environmental crises, corruption and police brutality still existing in this country we live in.
(Trivia: Before the Philippine Eagle was declared as our country's National Bird, The Red Maya held that distinctive title. Nice play there by Birdshot.)
The Philippine Eagle is just the most majestic out of all our country's symbols. The movie made me fell in love with the creature who is now struggling for its survival due to deforestation at various areas. It's only hope are sanctuaries (like in the movie) where it can strive for food and shelter.
Going on another spectrum, while the country is still faced with the horror of drugs and rape, we can't hide the more dangerous crimes of corruption and police brutality still prevalent due to it's exposure on news and especially social media. There is still time to work for change just like what Domingo did but it takes huge amount of courage as threats come with it along the way. Hope is always there and we can always be heroes to the most degraded and outcasted in our society.
The movie boasts terrific acting performances by John Arcilla and Mary Joy Apostol. The movie also takes pride with its numerous well taken shots that are just picturesque and awe-inspiring, the one involving the Philippine Eagle is my favorite. The movie risks showing no holds barred violence, and yet they are masterfully and realistically executed. I may have only mentioned a few symbolisms (such as the Maya reference, and the ideas of corruption and environmental denudation), but there are more than meets the eye for the average movie viewer. Mikhail Red is a director to look forward to and Birdshot is one of the best Filipino movies in this modern age of filmmaking, a masterpiece in its own right.
Watched on: Netflix (30 August 2018)
#Birdshot #PistaNgPelikulangPilipino
#2017Movies #MovieReviews #JRMovieReviews
It pains me having not watched this treasure from last year's Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino but thank God for Netflix as I was finally able to watch it. Birdshot is the first Filipino film released worldwide on and by Netflix and it deserves to be as it too is a National Symbol that deserves to be witnessed by those who are into cinematic masterpieces. This film is definitely something to be proud of being made as a Filipino.
Birdshot revolves around the consequences of a young girl's (Maya) shooting a Philippine Eagle, the country's National Bird, at a sanctuary near their home. Police officers, Domingo and Mendoza, was assigned by the police to handle the investigation of such case abandoning another sensational case which the officer Domingo was hoping to engage some time with. Initially a way to prove to Maya's father she could stand on her own, the death of the eagle sparked the break down of her family. Birdshot exposes the environmental crises, corruption and police brutality still existing in this country we live in.
(Trivia: Before the Philippine Eagle was declared as our country's National Bird, The Red Maya held that distinctive title. Nice play there by Birdshot.)
The Philippine Eagle is just the most majestic out of all our country's symbols. The movie made me fell in love with the creature who is now struggling for its survival due to deforestation at various areas. It's only hope are sanctuaries (like in the movie) where it can strive for food and shelter.
Going on another spectrum, while the country is still faced with the horror of drugs and rape, we can't hide the more dangerous crimes of corruption and police brutality still prevalent due to it's exposure on news and especially social media. There is still time to work for change just like what Domingo did but it takes huge amount of courage as threats come with it along the way. Hope is always there and we can always be heroes to the most degraded and outcasted in our society.
The movie boasts terrific acting performances by John Arcilla and Mary Joy Apostol. The movie also takes pride with its numerous well taken shots that are just picturesque and awe-inspiring, the one involving the Philippine Eagle is my favorite. The movie risks showing no holds barred violence, and yet they are masterfully and realistically executed. I may have only mentioned a few symbolisms (such as the Maya reference, and the ideas of corruption and environmental denudation), but there are more than meets the eye for the average movie viewer. Mikhail Red is a director to look forward to and Birdshot is one of the best Filipino movies in this modern age of filmmaking, a masterpiece in its own right.
Watched on: Netflix (30 August 2018)
#Birdshot #PistaNgPelikulangPilipino
#2017Movies #MovieReviews #JRMovieReviews
Image Reference: Birdshot (Official Facebook Page)
Time Published: 03 September 2018 (8:00 PM)
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