In terms of both big-budget blockbusters and intimate indies, every month delivered a slew of critical and commercial hits. Though Watch List had its festival running starting in 2019, we’re including it on this list because it had a Philippine release in 2020, and is worth highlighting for its sociopolitical relevance.Īmidst the contemporary Philippine Drug War, Watch List centers on a woman named Maria who joins a force of vigilantes after her husband is murdered for being an alleged drug pusher.There's no denying it: 2017 was a banner year for film. Though many movies depict the Drug War, Watch List stands out with a humanistic depiction of its characters. Instead of relegating herself to the trope of victimhood, she embraces a sense of measured defiance.īeyond humanism, Watch List is also entertaining.Īlessandra de Rossi’s performance as Maria feels especially poignant. 'The Super Parental Guardians earns P598 million worldwide, according to Star Cinema'.
It has a tightly woven plot, a significant degree of suspense, and a compelling underlying moral conflict. 'KathNiel's Barcelona earns P321 million worldwide, according to Star Cinema'. For the year 2018, I was able to watch 64 Filipino films (up from 54 in 2017). This is also a rare Pinoy movie that gained a wide virtual release in the US and other countries during 2020, allowing overseas audiences to get a taste of Filipino stories on the silver screen. Fan Girlĭirector: Antoinette Jadaone | Starring: Charlie Dizon, Paulo Avelino | Genre: Coming-of-Age, Drama Aside from mainstream commercial films and indie films from festivals throughout the year, there were also Filipino films released in digital format online. Our selection for the very best Pinoy movie of 2020 is Fan Girl. The latest title from director Antoinette Jadaone and Black Sheep Productions, Fan Girl swept 2020’s Metro Manila Film Festival and won eight well-deserved awards. The film focuses on the relationship between a young girl named Jane (Charlie Dizon) and her idol Paulo Avelino (who plays a fictional version of himself). Jadaone’s movie forces audiences to think about the complexities of fandom culture, as well as their roles and boundaries as fans.
While Fan Girl occurs in the Philippines, its story is universal. The film speaks to many different kinds of fans, whether those of singers, artists, filmmakers, athletes, or politicians.
Jadaone’s film also gives voice to a group that is often sidelined as hysterical and mindless young girls-when in fact, they are also a new force of social justice-whether through fancams, donations, or mobilizing movements.
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