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Gulay Lang Manong

Aug 2 2024 Β· Cinemalaya Foundation

Generally positive reviews

Based on 14 review(s)
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Pilo, an aging farmer, allies with a determined patrolman, Ariel, to expose the Benguet Marijuana Cartel, unraveling shocking secrets in the perilous world of drugs.

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Mixed1
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Published 3 months ago
Aug 8
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Having the right balance of entertainment and substance, this film has successfully initiated important and life-changing discussions. (4/5)

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Goldwin Reviews

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 9
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Its advocacy still shines through, with a side commentary on the plight of farmers. Intelligent, earnest, and enjoyable, it’s a must-see in this year’s line-up. (4.5/5)

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90

Stephanie Mayo

Daily Tribune

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 9
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It’s the perfect mix of entertaining stoner comedy and heartfelt treatise on how medical marijuana is unfairly perceived.

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80

BrontΓ« H. Lacsamana

BusinessWorld

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 11
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Gulay Lang, Manong is an authentic film that effectively spreads awareness about the importance of medical cannabis without being preachy. (4/5)

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80

My Movie World

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 8
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[...] Despite Gulay Lang, Manong! making strong cases for farmers' rights and the legalization of marijuana for medicinal use, it hesitates to fully commit to its protestations [...]

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75

Joe Balinbin

SINEGANG.ph

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 9
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The film makes an argument not only for Marijuana's health benefits, but also its economic benefits - to farmers like Pilo who are consistently taken advantage of by an unfair system. (3.5/5)

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70

John Tawasil

Society of Filipino Film Reviewers

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 7
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This kind of fizzles out, but it's fun for what it is. The movie makes the case for the legalization of cannabis, largely pointing out that the fear of it is completely misplaced, coming out of a general ignorance that lumps it in with more dangerous substances. (3.5/5)

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Philbert Dy

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 7
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Advocacy films tends to be preachy but this movie is fun! Tamang trip at chill lang! Comedy man ito pero may katuturan! (3/5)

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CJ Says

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 11
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It was rather tricky for Amparado to balance the benevolent effect of cannabis with the fact that marijuana is still considered illegal in our country. It was also tricky for him to balance his seroous intent with the funnier aspects of getting stoned with weed. (6/10)

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Fred Said

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 9
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Overall Gulay Lang, Manong is one of the fiercest Cinemalaya titles this year. Technically a bit underwhelming pero fresh na fresh pagdating sa maangas na mensahe at sa mga talentadong artista nito. (Maganda Kung)

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60

Maganda Ba?

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 9
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Filled with fun performances and unexpected twists, this quirky stoner dramedy is an easily enjoyable and highly entertaining experience. (3/5)

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Film Circle Reject

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Published 2 months ago
Aug 18
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Gulay Lang, Manong's heart is certainly on its sleeve, but what could've been a nuanced and informative take on a very delicate topic is overshadowed by the film's insistence on "preaching to the choir". (B)

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Cinegeeks

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 3
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The material is stronger than the filmmaking. (3/5)

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Skilty Labastilla

Society of Filipino Film Reviewers

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 12
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[...] director BC Amparado seems too content relying on the comedy (with a little touch of drama), curtailing the potency of his film’s commentary in the process. (B-)

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50

Paul Emmanuel Enicola

The Movie Buff

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