And the Breadwinner Is...

When I saw the news about it people are going crazy in the cinemas to watch it, I thought it's probably really good. So I watched it with my whole family, it was an okay movie. We got bored and lost interest in the middle of the movie when the actor was making jokes. We were expecting more drama and more delivery of the message that they wanted to show.

The story jumps from a struggling breadwinner to random Vice Ganda costume changes, with no connection whatsoever. Is it a drama? A comedy? A fever dream? Nobody knows. The wigs in this movie have more character development than the actual characters. The acting is OA, there are times in this movie I cringe so hard I was greatful I didn't see this in theaters. The jokes are either recycled from past Vice Ganda films or so outdated they make "It's Showtime" laugh tracks sound fresh.

In general, If you love chaotic, nonsensical, and over-the-top Filipino cinema, this might be "so bad it's good." But if you value coherent storytelling, run far, far away.

It does give the movie the hype that it will be dramatic and relatable to the Filipino audience. And, it did.

It strike me on how the actors and actresses deliver raw emotions and scenes of how they act as a Family. Don't forget the lines, I wanna commend to that.

But what I like about is that even though they fought, argue, reprimand or rub it in, they act as one loving and supporting family. Even though it's too late, ugh... I hate that word too late. But it did execute the story in the good way possible.

I would recommend to watch it but takes some breather in watching heavy scene.

I am fond of good and heartwarming stories about family: 'Four Sisters And A Wedding', 'Seven Sundays' and 'Tanging Yaman'. 'And the Breadwinner Is' is certainly one of them for it delves deeper connections that are opulently gratifying and fulfilling especially the story is very special to my heart-about breadwinners.

A family story based on reality. The story is filled with characters that embodies typical Filipino practices, sensibilities, family issues, and beliefs such as love of one's family. Everywhere the story goes seems to show how representative the movie is of the Filipinos and the Philippine culture. Because the goal of the movie is to have a connection to its audience, and I was able to relate.

I was amazed with Vice Ganda's impeccable performance. This is the first time Vice steps out of her comedic comfort zone to showcase her dramatic chops. The Unkabogable Star's perfect balance of comedy and drama will leave viewers a lasting impression.

The exchange of dialogue in the intense confrontational scenes was filled with true to life emotionally charged statements and sentiments interwoven of the film's lead protagonist as a Breadwinner.

These heartfelt lines by Bambi in one heavy scene literally hit me hard:

"Hindi ka pwedeng magpahinga. Hindi ka pwedeng huminto para huminga..."

"Sabi nila breadwinner ako, pero bakit talunan ako ngayon?"

"Pu**ng ina! Sino ba'ng nagsabi 'pag breadwinner ka, dapat isa lang?"

Overall, 'And the Breadwinner Is' captures the complexness of family life and the struggles of breadwinners. Indeed, the best movie of Vice Ganda so far!

It's hard to explain how I felt while watching the movie, though, kudos to the movie casts and crews, and I want to thank those who wrote this masterpiece. For me, it's an eye opener for filipinos, that working abroad, away from your family is not an easy thing to do, especially if your whole family depends on you. As an OFW myself, I could say that some of the scenes where Vice is in Taiwan, is true. Even though I don't experience it myself, some of my co-workers would work day and night just to provide for their family, and it breaks my heart every time. I hope filipinos would realize someday that OFWs are not your ATM machines. Their money is not unlimited, their future is not promised too. Visas could expire and end anytime, and if that happens, who would be their for them?