Aguila
There are plenty to like in this movie, primarily its excellent cinematography and production design.
The story and scope are epic scale, sprawling from the 1900s to the 80s. The story is interesting in most parts but I think the flashbacks are more interesting than the present story.
I think it’s the first time I’ve seen Amalia Fuentez act – not really a fan of her acting style, too mannered for my taste. It’s also a bit weird watching Amalia and Eddie Garcia playing mom and stepdad to Fernando Poe Jr. And I think that Jay Ilagan is a bit miscast too. Fernando Poe is good, maybe the best I’ve seen him, although, I haven’t seen him in Santiago yet so I can’t compare the two performances.
Elizabeth Orapeza is deliciously good (and looking so gorgeous!) The movie also boasts cameos from almost all living actors and actresses in that era, he he he…
Lastly, I think the use of this movie's theme song is just plain annoying and doesn't fit the movie at all (although I love that song....)
I think it’s a better filmed movie than Ganito Kami Noon, but I think I like Ganito a little better.