Author Topic: Temptation Island: Pinoy Cult Film (Read 7427 times)

Centurion Obama · « **on:** Jul 17, 2003 at 12:01 AM »

just saw clips of this today. hillarious!

RMN · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2003 at 10:55 AM »

*SPOILER*

Is this the one where these bunch models get stranded on an island after the yacht they were in blows up?

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 17, 2003 at 12:59 PM »

Quote from: RMN on Jul 17, 2003 at 10:55 AM

*SPOILER*

Is this the one where these bunch models get stranded on an island after the yacht they were in blows up?

Yep

keating · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 17, 2003 at 06:16 PM »

I wonder why only now the recognition is given to this flick?
Was it because of the excellent review of
JESSICA ZAFRA on her Twisted book?

The cast delivered a wacky performance from Dina Bonnevie, Bambi Arambulo to the oppresed yaya Deborah Sun.

Most unforgettable is the fire scene along the cruise...it was like a drawing or it was just copy & paste?

My sister-in-law laugh out loud to this scene...parang cartoon (the fire) that it was just thrown in to the cruise!!!

SPaCeMaN SPiFF · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 17, 2003 at 06:48 PM »

and the winner is.... miss dina espinola!!! LOL.

Centurion Obama · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 17, 2003 at 06:49 PM »

because we all follow in the footsteps of Jessica Zafra

haha, kidding. prolly because we've all caught snippets of it on cable every so often.

edsa77 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jul 17, 2003 at 06:54 PM »

sked! sked!

keating · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 17, 2003 at 06:57 PM »

I've noticed that the original video of this flick is more colorful than the one being shown always on Cinema One.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #8 on:** Jul 17, 2003 at 10:39 PM »

Quote from: keating on Jul 17, 2003 at 06:57 PM

I've noticed that the original video of this flick is more colorful than the one being shown always on Cinema One.

There's an original video of this flick? Where can you buy it?

Did you guys know that a stage version of this film was recently performed at The Cultural Center of the Philippines' Tanghalang Huseng Batute? Yes, it was complete with giant ice cream and giant friend chicken...

I'll keep you guys posted about the restaging.

BTW, another Pinoy flick that's way overdue for cult status recognition is Ang Katawan Ni Sophia, where Christine Gonzales is about to be gangraped on her wedding night, so she kills herself ("Hindi ako papayag na nakawin niyo ang puri ko!"), then comes back and possesses the girlfriends of her would be rapists, so she can kill them one by one - while engaging in sex:

Boy: Multo!

Girlfriend: Kung iisipin, paano ka naman papatayin ng multo?

Christine: Paano? Papasok ako sa katawan ng syota mo, at papatayin kita... sa sarap! Sige, magpakasarap ka, hahahahahaha!

Grandpoobah · « **Reply #9 on:** Jul 17, 2003 at 11:25 PM »

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Need more cheezy films to watch - Jessica

Centurion Obama · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 18, 2003 at 02:38 AM »

ack! ngayon paano ako matutulog! haha!

Grandpoobah · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 18, 2003 at 12:43 PM »

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Temptation...hmmm...I think I need to get laid...

Centurion Obama · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 19, 2003 at 01:32 AM »

ack! not again! haha

Reuven Malter · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 29, 2003 at 05:36 AM »

Finally saw this one.

It was hilarious occasionally but not as funny all throughout as I thought it'd be. Zafra compared it to Almodovar, which it does not deserve. Kakakaba Ka Ba? was funnier.

Aside from the leads, I found Bibeth Orteza funny 'though it did not seem she was trying to be so.

acyl_halide · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 29, 2003 at 10:51 AM »

Maybe if you compared it to the present Almodovar. But early Almodovar like Kika and Dark Habits were not as funny or as good as Women on the Verge or All About My Mother.....

Centurion Obama · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 29, 2003 at 11:25 AM »

I have never seen an Almodovar. Sigh.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #16 on:** Jul 29, 2003 at 11:42 AM »

I do prefer this to early Almodovar (which I prefer to Talk To Her), but I was afraid this would happen: talk of the movie runs so high disappointment is sure to follow.

Steam · « **Reply #17 on:** Jul 29, 2003 at 05:02 PM »

Quote from: acyl_halide on Jul 29, 2003 at 10:51 AM

Maybe if you compared it to the present Almodovar. But early Almodovar like Kika and Dark Habits were not as funny or as good as Women on the Verge or All About My Mother.....

Dark Habits I didn't find very funny. If my memory serves me right though, Kika was made after Women on the Verge, so you can't really consider it an "early" Almodovar.

Saw snippets of Temptation Island on Cinema 1 the other day, it really captured my curiosity. I hope it'll be shown again in the near future...

Reuven Malter · « **Reply #18 on:** Jul 29, 2003 at 05:32 PM »

The Almodovar my friends compared Temptation Island with was Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. I guess that's why I was disappointed. I don't regret seeing this Pinoy cult film, I was just hoping it could've been better.

cbs · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 20, 2003 at 11:38 AM »

Just saw this flick on cable. It had its LOL moments, but I can think of other funnier Filipino flicks! Surprisingly, what were funny in this film did not seem to be deliberate. For one, there are some continuity flaws: Lilian Laing(?) awarding the four finalists on stage in one scene and in the next, is shown seated with the audience, then, on the stage again! And who could forget the now (in)famous fire scene in the yatch (I suspect some major inspiration from "Towering Inferno")? The delivery of the English lines by the beauty queens was also hilarious! Feel na feel talaga nila kahit barok.

And it was also fun to see vintage footage of the early eighties (Pinoys in bell bottom pants, box-cars, afro haircut, cubao, and other places in MM).

Over-all, it's a fun movie to watch!

tonedeaf · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 12, 2004 at 12:14 AM »

FYI, this is now available on VCD.

keating · « **Reply #21 on:** Jun 17, 2009 at 08:36 AM »

Rumors are floating that a remake is in the works with Chris Martinez directing the film.

Who will be the beauty queens?

beautiful decay · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 23, 2009 at 12:54 PM »

Good thing i got myself a copy of both VCD & DVD. I watched it again last week while ironing my clothes. cant get enough of it. My favorite character is Jennifer's, "ang bruha ng disyerto". Yup Keating, Regal is planning to do a remake as i was told by an insider. Cris Martinez is a good choice i guess but i'm not sure if they can surpass or duplicate the kabaliwan of the original. Usually remakes are mediocre eh.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #23 on:** Mar 23, 2010 at 07:06 AM »

Quote from: keating on Jun 17, 2009 at 08:36 AM

Rumors are floating that a remake is in the works with Chris Martinez directing the film.

Who will be the beauty queens?

Ricky Lo's column today says that Pokwang has signed on. Googling reveals that Paloma Esmeria is also in the new cast.

I'm annoyed the Hollywood remake trend is hitting local shores.

rusty · « **Reply #24 on:** Apr 26, 2010 at 11:16 PM »

I hope they don't go through with the remake. Remakes pf certifiably classic films are almost always a bad idea. If they do remake it, I hope they change it up a bit. Instead of a local beauty pageant, it should be contestants of Miss Earth (or Miss Universe) that gets stranded on the island. It should Miss USA, Ms. Spain, Ms Japan, Ms RP etc., and maybe make it a commentary on race relations or colonialism or something.