Lolo and the Kid

"Lolo and the Kid" attempts to tug at heartstrings with its tale of an unlikely bond between a grandfather and grandson. However, the film's reliance on questionable ethics as a central plot device leaves a sour taste.

The portrayal of the grandfather as a con man is problematic. While the film may attempt to humanize him, it ultimately glorifies a criminal lifestyle. By presenting his actions as merely a means to survive, the movie inadvertently condones theft and deception. This sends a dangerous message, particularly to younger audiences, that such behavior is acceptable or even admirable.

Moreover, the film's choice to involve a child in these activities is deeply troubling. Exposing a young, impressionable mind to a world of deceit is irresponsible and potentially harmful. While the intention might be to highlight the vulnerabilities of children, the execution is deeply flawed.

Adding insult to injury, the film concludes without offering any genuine redemption for the characters' actions. It leaves the audience with a hollow sense of satisfaction, as if the heartwarming relationship between the two characters justifies the morally questionable behavior they engage in. This lack of accountability is a significant misstep and undermines the film's potential for deeper impact.

Ultimately, "Lolo and the Kid" sacrifices moral integrity for the sake of emotional manipulation. While it may elicit tears, it does so at the expense of promoting questionable values. It is essential to question the kind of narratives we celebrate, and this film falls short in this regard.

You really shouldn't recommend this to children, as 16+ is maturity. Broad-minded people can understand what the film wants to convey to people. Because they are the ones who can understand the movie better, the scene where they steal from the rich, yes too good to be true, it seems like there is no such thing in reality, but maybe the characters who were robbed also exist. But the story was focused on Grandpa and the kid, how they met and how Grandpa supported and raised the child, in the beginning he worked because he was young, but when he got older, that's when they started asking for donations. Haha

But that's right, at first we don't really see the value of education, and the best teachers are the ones we've been through in life, I also agree that even if you don't have any education as long as you have a strategy, you can lift yourself up, and know . Be with others and respect each other. Many did not graduate but became rich.

Only people with really broad understanding can understand this movie.

This movie is probably not easy to watch if you are someone who has never struggled, experienced lost or know the depths of living in the streets.

Even though Lolo knew one way to survive the streets, he managed to overcome what I assume to be a deep depression and addiction in order to provide for a child that wasn't his.

I cannot imagine giving up the only thing that has brought hope to your life, but that is what this movie is about. The purest form of loving is letting go.

The child was an amazing actor and I am truly happy to watch a short, heartbreaking, well written film. For those questioning the "morality" in this film, it may be time to question a lack of knowledge and empathy.

"Lolo and the Kid " surprisingly not a family oriented movie due to it's theme but the movie is worth the experience. The first and second half of the film is about bonding and scamming of these two characters, Lolo (Joel Torre) and Kid (Euwenn Mikael Aleta). It's funny and you feel the special bond of these characters. The last is heartbreaking. Kid is now grown up (played by JK Labajo). This film may not be for everyone by that last half is great! I love JK Labajo's redition of "Through the Years" it is heartbreaking specially during that scene where he open the box and crying. I think everyone gives brilliant in comes to acting department. Kudos to Director Benedict Mique for giving us another great Filipino movie!

Overall, "Lolo and the Kid" ends with a usual Filipino movie now a days and that's making us crying. This film delivery what we want and that's family, adventure and a memory that's heartfelt.

The film is kinda cool, there are scenes that somehow touched the roots of Filipino audiences if I may say. I didn't cry like the most of viewers did. The scene with Iza is something very significant for me , it pierce my heart seeing someone you trusted betrays you despite if everything you've done for them. That scene in particular has given me deeper connection to the overall experience to the film but the hopes and the promise of future is still there. The acting of the kid is kinda awesome but at some point the way he acted , He seems to have so much experiences and at the same time the maturity of the character the way of delivery is something amazing.