inter.m@tes

This is a solidly directed independent film which has some beautiful moments and is cleverly edited. It's clear to me the director has cut his teeth in theatre rather than film as the movie is heavily driven by the words and not enough time is spent exploring the characters through the camera lens alone. The story is thought provoking and moving and there are some nice subplots which could have been explored further such as the doctor and his wife for example or Starman's ex-beauty queen mother. The film is let down badly by the sound and dubbing which seems to have been tinkered with when maybe it should have been left alone. Anyway I would recommend this film, whatever your sexual preference I believe it provides a good insight into gay Manila life. The director certainly possesses raw talent and it will be interesting if he has learnt from his mistakes when his next picture is released.