| Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas | |
| Director: | Ricardo "Bebong" Osorio |
| Screenplay: | Amado Laquesta |
| Story: | Johnny Ramirez |
| Starring: | Sonny Parsons |
| Music: | Demet Velasquez |
| Cinematography: | Val Dauz |
| Editing: | Renato de Leon |
| Studio: | Moviestars Production |
| Distributor: | Moviestars Production |
| Runtime: | 93 minutes |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Language: | Filipino |
Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas is a 1992 Philippine action film directed by Ricardo "Bebong" Osorio. The film stars Sonny Parsons as the title role. Based on true events,[1] the film is about a sergeant based in Quezon City who begins engaging in Robin Hood-like criminal activities against law enforcement in order to help the slum area dwellers.[2] [3]
Critic Justino Dormiendo of the Manila Standard severely criticized the film for its overall crudeness, stating that it ""doesn't make sense in all aspects, including writing [...], directing [...], and acting."[4]
Justino Dormiendo of the Manila Standard gave the film a negative review for its crudeness, writing that it "doesn't make sense in all aspects, including writing [...], directing [...], and acting (if this is what Parsons and company wrongly consider their profession)." Dormiendo added that he was "particularly appalled at the sight of Parsons making a mockery of himself, women, and the character he is portraying.[4]