Gulay Lang Manong

Having the right balance of entertainment and substance, this film has successfully initiated important and life-changing discussions. (4/5)

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)

It’s the perfect mix of entertaining stoner comedy and heartfelt treatise on how medical marijuana is unfairly perceived.

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

[...] 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 [...]

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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

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)

The material is stronger than the filmmaking. (3/5)