Kritikultura
Review aggregator | Filipino films
Review aggregator for homegrown Filipino films
Kritikultura
Review aggregator | Filipino films
Review aggregator for homegrown Filipino films
Generally positive reviews
Jewel, a former actress with dementia, slowly regains her memories with the help of a locket. As she recalls her past, she seeks justice against her brother Magnus in court.
It's really a movie that's need to be experienced. You'll get a glimpse kung paano ba ang buhay ng nga Fil-Chi dito sa Pinas. (Napaka Ganda)
βJ.E. Tiglao's 'Her Locket' weaves its story in a familiar but effective way, presenting family issues heartwarmingly and reminding us the bittersweet journey of life and how fast time flies. (4/5)
βHer Locket feels warm, grounded, and balanced, striking just the right mix of humor, romance, nostalgia, and drama.
βππ¦π³ ππ°π€π¬π¦π΅ may look small on the outside but it has a lot to offer on the inside. The film will be remembered in so many waysβand majority of it are good ones. You wonβt regret unlocking memories and life experiences with ππ¦π³ ππ°π€π¬π¦π΅. (3.02/5)
βA rollercoaster ride of emotions. This is the best local drama I've seen so far this year on the big screen. (4/5)
βRebecca Chuaunsu's performance deserved the two Best Actress awards she won in Morocco and Taiwan filmfests recently. Her portrayal of Jewel's dementia was very realistic and heartbreaking, such that she will make you reflect about your own mother. (7/10)
βJ.E. Tiglaoβs follow-up to Metamorphosis is nothing short of an effective family drama. Its message is universal, reminding us that despite bickerings and misunderstandings, our loved ones are all we have at the end of the day.
βIt tends to drag at times, but its sense of intrigue and earnestness earn your sympathy for the characters. (3/5)
βThe 70's set design, the wardrobe and even the music is commendable! I like the visuals of the movie, I like color and the cinematography! The storytelling is good and the transition from past to present or vice versa is smooth! (3/5)
βHer Locket is a family drama that in the larger scale of things, doesn't really do anything new, but it's a comfortable and generally enjoyable movie to watch. (3/5)
β[...] the film ends up preaching a sort of radical compassion that doesn't feel entirely justified with the narrative. It is in these moments that the movie really feels like a vanity project [...] (2.5/5)
ββHer Locketβ is an ambitious piece that leans in the more familiar narratives and tried to put them all in into one movie that its parts are far better than the sum. But the performances from Ng, Alejandrino, and Espano are something to remember. (2.5/5)
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