Green Bones

Green Bones isn't loud or flashy-but that's exactly what makes it unforgettable.

I'll be honest: I'm not the biggest fan of Filipino films. I often find them predictable or overly theatrical. But this one? Green Bones completely blindsided me. It's one of those rare films that doesn't beg for your attention-it earns it, quietly and powerfully.

The acting is, without exaggeration, stellar. Every performance feels grounded, raw, and deeply human. There's no unnecessary flair, no forced drama-just characters breathing through pain, memory, and unspoken grief. You don't just watch them-you feel them. It's the kind of ensemble that doesn't act for the camera; they exist within the world they've built.

What makes Green Bones truly stand out is its restraint. It doesn't spoon-feed the audience or wrap everything in neat conclusions. It leaves space-space to think, to ache, to reflect. There's poetry in its silences, and meaning in every frame. It trusts the viewer to connect the dots and feel the weight of the story in their own way.

For a film so understated, it delivers a gut punch that lingers long after the credits roll. This is not just an underrated Filipino movie-it's an overlooked gem in global cinema.

Green Bones deserves more eyes, more praise, and most of all, more conversations. I'm genuinely grateful I gave it a chance.

I'm filipino, I never watch filipino movies that much, but this gave me super emotional when I watch this with auntie and my cousin, this movie change my life!

The director is G. O. A. T this should be recognize in the hollywood shows, and also I love the filter cinematic it feel so alive. The script, actor, the story, music, and the emotional scenes.

It reminds me on the other movie but I don't remember that much but it is similar with this movie but the plot is different. I think it is Green Mile by tom hanks. Yeah it is same called "green" in the title that name it but different. I love it!!!

Directed by Zig Madamba Dulay, the film attempts to delve into complex themes such as morality, redemption, and systemic corruption. However, the narrative often feels disjointed, with pacing issues that disrupt the story's flow. Key plot points are either rushed or overly prolonged, leading to a lack of cohesive storytelling. While Dulay's previous work, Firefly, showcased his directorial prowess, Green Bones doesn't consistently reflect the same level of craftsmanship.

The film's ambition is evident, but the execution lacks the depth and precision necessary to leave a lasting impact. It serves as a reminder that a strong premise requires equally strong direction and character development to truly resonate with audiences.

I've seen all entries from MMFF 2024, and this I can say is the best. It's unpredictable, realistic, not structured weirdly, and symbolic. This showcases the lack of justice in the Philippines. This also shows our resiliency. This movie also shows that some people can change, some can't. The police force here is evil. Only 1 policeman is not. I say that this is realistic because there are no scenes that don't happen in real life. It's also symbolic because of the green bone, the hand signs, the tree, and the wishes on a paper. I just hope that movies like this are patronized by more Filipinos.

The overall plot is straightforward but excellent execution. Great performances from the actors, you can feel the characters' motivations and their reasoning, the screenplay was well-written and smart, twistingn and playing with the dialogs without confusing the audience, the cinematography was balanced and perfect to each scenario that was happening in the film, the places where it was shot were breath-taking, the direction showed so much juxtaposition that it provided a clear message. It is a movie that deserves the praises and recognition it garnered as it will be remembered one of the best movies in the modern digital age of the Philippines. I hope this movie makes it way internationally as it needs to be shown more.