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Similarly to the overrated Petersen Vargas' "A Very Good Girl" movie of Kathryn Bernardo and Dolly De Leon, it has a Devil Wears Prada-style concept but this Kontrabida Academy has far stronger and 100x better premise and execution. Barbie Forteza and Eugene Domingo shine in this one, delivering a film that tackles relevant themes about Filipino culture, realistic persona in real life compare to the things we watch on TV. The teleserye parody trope works brilliantly here, with Chris Martinez crafting a love letter to the iconic villains of Filipino telenovelas. I enjoyed this movie.

I think that this was creatively done, and it brings a new flavor to Philippine Cinema. I love that it involved a lot of actors from different generations and that this show, despite its title, gives us lessons that we can learn from. Barbie, Eugene, and the rest of the cast portrayed their roles very well. The storyline is simple yet engaging; it is direct and evokes a range of emotions.

Kontrabida Academy is the refreshing, wonderfully chaotic film that Philippine cinema needs right now. I absolutely loved it from start to finish. It finds the perfect balance of humor and heart, with a campy, theatrical flair that is never over-the-top but always tasteful and genuinely fun to watch.

The cast is what really makes this movie shine. There isn't a single weak link; every actor is a standout, delivering their lines and embodying their characters with an infectious energy. It's clear they all committed to the unique tone of the film, and the chemistry among them is simply electric. Every single one of them is fantastic.

Visually, the movie is also a treat. The photography is excellent, with a polished look that makes the world of the academy feel both grand and intimate.

This film is also a brilliant and subtle critique of the current state of shows in the Philippine showbiz scene. It feels like a breath of fresh air, proving that you can create something innovative, smart, and deeply entertaining without falling into tired formulas. Highly recommended.

I am Filipino American, born and raised in the US. I understand Tagalog, but have never been able to watch Filipino movies because of poor production quality, not to mention bad writing usually. But this one is different! Good direction, cinematography, special effects, story and editing. It's clever and over the top, yes. However, it's exactly the energy it needs for a story like this. I enjoyed it the whole time and would watch it again.

This is a great show; however, if somebody is watching this that has to read the subtitles, it would just be unfortunate.

At some brief moments I saw bits of subtitles, those don't carry the humour and sincerity of the dialogues. It's as if the subtitles were shortcuts and the meanings are lost.

I am a native speaker and the dubbing and subtitles are of no use to me.

Story-wise, this is very creative and it really takes one on a journey to a realization, character development. This makes me remember the melancholic movie, Purple rose of Cairo, but witty, modern, and fun and the movie, The Truman Show, how it shows real life.

A great movie. Great actors. Definitely recommend.

It's really very interesting, first because it reminded me of some important things and others that are similar in some way. The message that remained for me is clear: about having a balance in situations. When we are really good or bad in various aspects, whether with others or even in our daily lives, which can become dangerous, having a balance in everything is more than necessary. It's ideal for reaching a better solution. And there will also be fun parts, which are really cool.

Another important point is the graphic quality, which is very good. The effects are just right without being anything more than necessary and very well done. I really liked the actors in general, especially Yasser Marta and Barbie Forteza, who are beautiful and talented, and Eugene Domingo is very good.

And there's a different way where everyone is there, regardless of age. They're in school, they're part of the same atmosphere, the same feeling of the same learning. That's what's really cool about bringing together different worlds in the same world where they connect with each other. It's incredible. They're two realities at the same time, fantastic, and coming from other new countries, new actors, new proposals, ideas, and places.

BLUF: I highly recommend.

This movie is hilarious and easy to understand in terms of theme. The main actress is absolutely flawless, her facial expressions and line delivery are phenomenal. This movie had my entire family laughing. A true masterpiece of cinematic art.

Bottom line:I highly recommend.

I absolutely love my country, but the movies that come out of it are absolutely horrendous...

This film has quite an interesting plot about a school which teaches people to do bad, but the execution was far worse than terrible.

As with all Pinoy movies, this one refuses to take any risks. It follows the same stucture every Pinoy movie has, and even boasts the same exact aesthetic as the rest of them.

Don't get me started on the humour. The jokes are cliche and also very forced. This movie tries so hard to be funny that it really isn't. The humour itself isn't funny, but the fact they tried this hard is.

To Filipino Cinema: Please don't be scared to take risks. Please start to divert from the predictable plot stucture and forgettable characters that all of our movies have. I get that the stucture is bankable and all of that, but it's been so recycled that it's starting to get boring...

... In short: Do better.