Oras de Peligro (lit. Hour of Danger) is a 2023 Philippine crime drama film directed by Joel Lamangan. The film was written by Boni Ilagan and Eric Ramos and stars Allen Dizon, Cherry Pie Picache, Mae Paner, Therese Malvar, and Dave Bornea.[1]
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| Directed by | Joel Lamangan |
| Written by | Boni Ilagan, Eric Ramos |
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| Cinematography | TM Malones |
| Edited by | Gilbert Obispo |
| Music by | Eddie Pagayon |
Production company | Bagong Siklab Productions |
| Distributed by | Solar Pictures |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
The film is set in the Philippines during the last days of the Marcos dictatorship, during the People Power Revolution that sent dictator Ferdinand Marcos fleeing into exile in Hawaii.[2][3]
Synopsis
editThe film tells the story of a family struggling with economic hardships and personal tragedy, and the characters’ involvement in the civil disobedience campaign to protest election fraud during the 1986 Snap Elections.[4][5]
Release
editAn invitational premiere was held at Cine Adarna in the University of the Philippines on February 24, 2023. The screening was followed by an open forum with the film cast, crew, and martial law survivor and poet Mila D. Aguilar.[3] The film was released along with Martyr or Murderer.
Cast
edit- Allen Dizon as Dario Marianas
- Cherry Pie Picache as Beatriz
- Therese Malvar as Nerissa
- Dave Bornea as Jimmy
- Mae Paner as Doña Jessa
- Nanding Josef as Ka Elyong
- Apollo Abraham as Sgt. Gallido
- Jim Pebanco as Cpl. Cardema
- Allan Paule as Bembol
- Joe Gruta
- Edru Abraham as Ka Lito[4]
Reception
editStephanie Mayo of Daily Tribune give the film a negative feedback and wrote:
Unfortunately, Joel Lamangan’s movie is a rushed, panicky job to educate the Filipino people with such urgency that it forgets artistic quality.[6]
References
edit- ^ Doyo, Ma Ceres P. (March 3, 2023). "'Oras de Peligro'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ Lecaros, Mikhail (February 25, 2023). "Review: 'Oras de Peligro' is a gripping story of truth and consequences in the time of People Power". Philippine Star. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ a b Mendizabal, L. S. (March 2, 2023). "Oras de Peligro Film Review: What People Power Really Looks Like". Kodao Productions. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ a b Hawson, Fred (March 1, 2023). "Movie review: 'Oras de Peligro' vs 'Martyr or Murderer'". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ Baltar, Lé (March 13, 2023). "'Oras de Peligro' review: Committed to its intentions, but in need of better focus". Rappler. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ Mayo, Stephanie (March 5, 2023). "'Oras de Peligro' review: An angry, preachy mess". Daily Tribune (Philippines). Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.