The best Cholo Barretto’s movies
We present our ranking of the best Cholo Barretto’s movies. Do you love cinema? Or are you looking for a movie of your favorite actor to watch tonight? Surely you have some to see or that you did not know yet about Cholo Barretto.
Nilalang
4.3/10
Nilalang tackles the underbelly of corrupt Philippine cops with the Japanese 'Yakuza' and its links to a centuries’ old curse that may be responsible for the spate of serial killings happening in Manila.
Awaken
7.5/10
One night the docile teenager Rey is mauled as he passes by a drinking spree of street toughies: Pogi, Jopet, Kahoy and Taba. Pogi hates Rey for the simple reason that he secretly loves Rey’s girlfriend. Jopet, a self-claimed police asset, finds Rey a convenient substitute for pouring out his hatred for his handler, a sadistic cop. Kahoy and Taba join in for the sake of camaraderie. Rey regains consciousness and finds his tormentors drunk and asleep… The director: “In the Philippines we see all these things and we don’t even recognize it, because we’re used to it. We’re very passive. But we need to wake up!”
Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
6.5/10
The true story of Andres Bonifacio, a man who rose as a leader in the fight against the Spanish oppressors, and would gain the enmity of even those fighting for the same cause.
Smaller and Smaller Circles
6.5/10
A serial killer in Payatas leaves the bodies of young boys in the dump as two Jesuit priests try to solve the murders.
Last Night
6.7/10
It centers on Mark and Carmina who first meets in an unexpected way. They then discover they stay in the same hotel and has the same fate, both attempting to commit suicide. They then start a friendship which eventually becomes attached to each other.
Elemento
5.5/10
A young boy comes back from a field trip in the woods with something inside him. His mother must resort to supernatural means to save her son and herself.
Camp for the Broken-Hearted
6.7/10
A group of brokenhearted women end up at a resort that specializes in helping people ease their pain.
Coming Soon
8.3/10
As the end of the world draws near, six friends realize that they need to live the rest of their lives to the fullest.
Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B
6.4/10
Jewel is a mysterious woman who lives alone in the city. She has a secret which has led her to settle into a lonely existence. That is, until she meets Nico, a broken-hearted, down-and-out guy who also feels unlovable like she does. Jewel is torn between wanting to love him and wanting to save him from herself.
Dagim
The brothers, Jun and Diego embark on a quest to find their father. Their journey leads them to a mountain town where they meet the beautiful Lila and her brother, the charismatic Pido. Pido is a gracious host, introducing the brothers to the ways of the tribe, where members live a simple existence of brotherhood and equality, far from the corruption and greed that rule “civilization”. Jun is enamored by the possibility of living in Panimdim, little suspecting that the tribesmen’s pacifistic exteriors belie a terrible secret.
Why Your Crush doesn't have a Crush On You?
6.3/10
An ugly ducking attempts to become desirable.
The National Third Wheel
6.5/10
Trina who has lived her whole life as a third wheel meets the man who passes her standards and believes that this man will finally make her a third wheel no more. As they get to know each other, she finds out she's actually dating a single dad with an 8-year-old boy and he actually has a good relationship with the mother.
Last Fool Show
6.9/10
A romantic comedy about a woman who turns to her ex for inspiration for a movie she's writing.
Luck at First $ight
6.9/10
Joma believes that a "life charm" would help him win money for his debts. He then accidentally meets Diane who gives him luck after they’ve been close to each other. Everything goes well for both of them until they discover their luck will disappear if one of them falls for the other.
10000 Hours
5.7/10
Senator Gabriel Alcaraz is preparing to deliver a privilege speech alleging corruption in the highest levels of government. On his way to the Senate, he gets wind of a plot against him. The police seek to arrest him for his part in an operation decades ago. Suspecting that the administration isn’t willing to give him a fair trial, Alcaraz goes into hiding abroad, hoping to find a way to clear his name and eventually return to his family. Back home, an old colleague is put in charge of finding him, and his family suffers under the pressure of public scrutiny.
Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story
6.8/10
Sid is a guy who suffers from insomnia. Through the many lonely nights, he meets Aya. Who is she, really? And how will she change Sid’s life?
Binhi: The Seed
4.2/10
Daniel and Cynthia, a young couple with a child on the way, experience some hard times in Manila. They head back to Baguio, where Daniel is originally from, to start over again. Through the kindness of Alex, Daniel's well-to-do childhood friend, they get to stay in a large house, rent-free; and he gets a job offer as well. Everything seems to be falling into place for them - or so they think - until strange things start to happen in their house.
Allergy in Love
6/10
A curious cosplayer becomes infatuated with Jhonson, a popular author, motivational speaker and heartthrob who had a big secret guarded by his close circle of friends. Out to find out the real character of Johnson, she enters his life to find out that Jhonson's big secret was his allergy to sex. Already smitten in love, they search for methods to find a cure to his odd diagnosis. Their journey takes them to mundane situations. Will they be able to find his cure or will they abstain to avoid death?
