Manila's Finest Explained

Manila's Finest
Director:William G. Mayo
Producer:Prince Armodoval
Music:Edward G. Mayo
Cinematography:Edward G. Mayo
Editing:Edward G. Mayo
Distributor:Viva Films
Country:Philippines
Language:Filipino

Manila's Finest is a 2015 Filipino action film directed by William G. Mayo and written by Jose Carreon. Inspired by the life of Manila Police Col. Jimmy Tiu, it stars Jeric Raval, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Bangs Garcia, Danilo "Brownie" Pansalin, Jay Prince Armodoval (also producer), Joko Diaz, Leo Martinez, Jao Mapa, Rich Asuncion and Rommel Padilla. Other than a special appearance in Gangster Lolo (2014), this was Raval's first starring role in 13 years, last starring in Mayo's 2002 film Lapu-Lapu.[1] Produced by Prince Armor Productions, the film was released by Viva Films on December 9, 2015.

Cast

Production

Manila's Finest was shot in the City of Manila and in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.[2] Other than a special appearance in Gangster Lolo (2014), Manila's Finest marks actor Jeric Raval's first starring role in 13 years, last starring in the 2002 film Lapu-Lapu.[1]

Release

Manila's Finest was released in theaters on December 9, 2015;[3] Viva had previously aimed for a June 2015 release date.[1] A press conference for the film was held on August 1, 2015, at the Mowelfund Plaza in Quezon City.[4] [5]

Home media

On September 1, 2021, Cine Mo! made the film available for streaming without charge on YouTube,[6] while also being available on Vivamax.[7]

Critical response

ClickTheCity writer Philbert Dy gave the film one out of five stars, stating that it was "hilariously bad".[8]

Notes and References

  1. News: Regondola. Glenn. Former action star Jeric Raval reveals he used to work for Senator Lito Lapid. October 12, 2023. PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc.. August 8, 2015.
  2. News: Fernando. Jeff. Whatever happened to Jeric Raval?. October 12, 2023. Push.com.ph. ABS-CBN Corporation. May 10, 2015.
  3. Web site: VIVA Films. MANILA'S FINEST [Trailer] In cinemas Dec. 9]. Facebook. Meta Platforms, Inc.. November 27, 2015. MANILA'S FINEST opens on December 9 in cinemas nationwide!.
  4. News: Regondola. Glenn. Mark Anthony Fernandez says son Grae is mature enough to understand his separation from wife Melissa. October 12, 2023. PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc.. August 3, 2015. English, Filipino. ...[N]agpapasalamat si Mark na sa pamamagitan ng Manila's Finest, na ire-release ng Viva Films, ay muling ibinabalik ang action genre....
  5. News: Regondola. Glenn. Bangs Garcia on relationship with her Filipino-British boyfriend: 'Meant to be...'. October 12, 2023. PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc.. August 3, 2015. English, Filipino. Sa presscon ng pelikulang Manila's Finest, na ginanap sa Mowelfund noong August 1....
  6. Web site: Cine Mo!. MANILA'S FINEST: Jeric Raval, Bangs Garcia & Mark Anthony Fernandez | Full Movie. YouTube. Google LLC. October 12, 2023. September 1, 2021.
  7. Web site: Manila's Finest . Vivamax. Viva Communications. October 12, 2023.
  8. News: Dy. Philbert. 'Manila's Finest' Functions on its Own Bizarre Wavelength. October 12, 2023. ClickTheCity. Surf Shop, Inc.. December 10, 2015.

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