Gawa Na ang Bala para sa Akin explained

Gawa Na ang Bala para sa Akin
Director:Efren M. Jarlego
Music:Mon del Rosario
Cinematography:Gener Buenaseda
Editing:George Jarlego
Studio:Regal Films
M-Zet Productions
APT Entertainment
Distributor:Regal Films Distribution
Runtime:102 minutes
Country:Philippines
Language:Filipino

Gawa Na ang Bala para sa Akin is a 1989 Filipino comedy film directed by Efren M. Jarlego and starring Vic Sotto, Monica Herrera, Panchito, Nova Villa, Paquito Diaz, Ruel Vernal, Larry Silva, and Rene Requiestas. It is Sotto's first solo lead role in a film, as his previous film roles were as part of the comedy trio of Tito, Vic and Joey. The film's title is about the 1988 action film Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo .[1] Produced by Regal Films, M-Zet Productions and APT Entertainment, the film was released on October 25, 1989, and was a box office hit, earning ₱24 million in Metro Manila alone.

Critic Justino Dormiendo of the National Midweek gave the film a negative review, criticizing its formulaic writing, acting, and disgusting humor.

Plot

Nanding and Anton are janitors at an insurance firm. When Nanding is diagnosed with cancer and acute tuberculosis from an X-ray, he plans in desperation to end his life quickly by hiring an assassin to kill him. However, Nanding realizes that his X-ray plates have apparently been mixed up, and so he now has to contend with the hitman who is out to shoot him dead.

Cast

Release

The film was released in theaters in late October 1989.[2]

Box office

The film was a box office success, earning ₱24 million in Metro Manila alone,[3] and approximately tying with as the highest-grossing comedy film in the region at the time.[4]

Critical response

Justino Dormiendo, writing for the National Midweek, gave the film a negative review for its formulaic writing and "revolting" humor. He was highly critical of the film's low-brow approach to comedy, stating that "Twice in the film I cringed in my seat, cursing the producers and their ilk for their wanton display of vulgarity and crassness." Dormiendo also criticized the actors as "an abominable lot", but singled out actress Nova Villa for her "occasionally funny antics."[1]

Home media

On April 8, 2020, Regal Entertainment made the film available for streaming free of charge on YouTube for a limited time before restricting access, and later made it available once again by mid-June 2021.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Dormiendo. Justino. Mudslinging Sotto, Gunslinging Lapid. June 19, 2021. National Midweek. Lagda Publishing Inc.. November 22, 1989. 29.
  2. News: Movie Guide. June 19, 2021. Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc.. November 1, 1989. 27. AMOR...Gawa Na Ang Bala Para Sa Akin.
  3. News: Libo-on. Eddie. Snooky and Richard again?. January 5, 2023. Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc.. November 29, 1989. 26.
  4. News: Japitana. Norma. Comedy is 'In' and earning. August 12, 2020. Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc.. April 18, 1989. 26.
  5. Web site: Regal Entertainment, Inc.. GAWA NA ANG BALA PARA SA AKIN: Vic Sotto, Panchito & Monica Herrera | Full Movie. YouTube. Google, LLC. June 19, 2021. April 8, 2020.