Resiklo and pirated DVDs

I bought an 88-in-1 pirated DVD action movies from the Hausa peddler.

I thought i got a bargain for 350 naira. Later, when i loaded it in my laptop, i discovered there are 44 titles only. The other half are same movie in different languages (French and Russian).

Anyway, the copies are passable and so i watched, at least, 3 movies per night. After several nights, i am down to one movie left to see - Resiklo.

I thought it was a Russian war movie.

The intro of the movie was high-tech visual and looks like it was really 'foreign-made' movie.

To my surprise, it turned out to be a Filipino movie, starring Bong Revilla. Then i realized what the title means --- "Recycled''. Duh.

Well, i am not a big fan of Pinoy action movies. The last time i watched action movies was when Lito Lapid was in his prime.

Nevertheless, i gave Resiklo a 15 minutes viewing. After which, i thought pinoy movies never really progressed. Sure, the alien computer effects are passable, but the over all cinematography sucks.

I thought i was watching a TV show because the characters were doing 'blocking'. Looks like there's only one camera in the set. It's kind of annoying watching a movie and their is no change in the shots. Everybody has to make a sideways stance.

Hahay, the philippine movie quality has not really improved. Maybe they should look at some Thai films for ideas. I liked the Ong-bak series.

Anyway, i was amused that a pinoy movie made it to list of these Chinese-produced pirated DVDs. So far, it is only Chinese (mainland and HK), Thailand and South Korean movies that are included in the package. You can also buy an all Bollywood pirated DVDs.

I hope the chekwas will include movies of Lito Lapid, Dolphy and Ruffa Mae Quinto.