What Critics Say About 'Ang Larawan'?

"Ang Larawan" was hailed as the Best Picture in the recently concluded 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival 2017 (MMFF 2017) bagging the most number of awards. It is a musical drama based on the masterpiece of the national artist for literature Nick Joaquin and stars Paulo Avelino, Rachel Alejandro, and Joanna Ampil. It is set to hit the US theaters on January 12, 2018.

What critics say about "Ang Larawan"? Well, check out their comments below:

 “A stirring musical drama… a class act… impeccably performed… beautifully decorated… highly emotional and tremendously satisfying finale.” – Richard Kuipers, Variety

“A lavish, absorbing family drama… an elaborate feast of the eyes… Rolando Tinio’s elegantly written lyrics… Ryan Cayabyab’s affecting soaring score has found its heartbeat” – Oliver Oliveros, Broadway World

“If you’re a fan of #PauloAvelino, I urge you to watch his stellar #AngLarawan.  He doesn’t sing as well as the others, but his acting!

He will be one of the greatest as he continues to grow!” – Lea Salonga, Twitter

“Joanna Ampil, in her first film, has delivered the strongest performance… Her performance at the end of Act 1 alone is heart-rending, a cry that stays with you for the rest of the movie.” – Paolo Barazon, Cinemabravo.com

“But no one speaks and sings more eloquently than Paula and Candida. Ampil and Alejandro’s voices and performances soar as the sisters resist the temptation of a quick fix in the belief that their father’s work represents something far more valuable than money.” - Richard Kuipers, Variety

“A new film adaptation of the beloved 1950 Filipino play “A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino: An Elegy in Three Scenes” should win over anyone, regardless of national origin, who appreciates a musical that delivers an emotional wallop. This evocative, dark-edged work does justice to the literary legacy of the late Nick Joaquin, the Philippines’ greatest modern writer, poet, and playwright.”

- Lawrence Harmon, The Boston Globe

“This is a film that will not only entertain you with its garish yet top-notch production value but will also make you think how we consider. what is important in our personal lives.” – Jed Chua, ReelAdvice.net

How about you? Have you already watched this film?! What can you say about this masterpiece?!  Feel free to share us your thoughts and reactions. 01/05/2018 (TV Series Craze)

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