Again, watching "Bar Boys" (and enjoying it)
(Or how this person watched that movie for the second time after work)
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| Source: BarBoys Facebook page |
Few months after watching that movie somewhere in Cubao, this writer is again watched that 80s-esque movie in a contemporary setting, and this time in UP Film Institute's Cine Adarna at the University of the Philippines in Diliman.
Described by this writer as Bernal-like, Giosiengfiao, or even Brocka-esque from his earlier review, "Bar Boys" showed the life and labours of three men (that supposed to be four if not for one of them who flunked), mainly bonded by computer games, end passed law school and endure 4 years of law school life wherein studying habits, joining in a fraternity for connections, relationship struggles, financial matters, terror professors, and various forms of sacrifices hath been the issues that both hinders and strengthens the friendship of three (or four) men; and still end succeeded in their fields as lawyers (and a model).
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| Source: Karen Mae Testibia |
Still nice as expected, and like any other showing, the movie, in spite of being "indie" hath been increasingly appreciated by many, especially teeners who haven't watched during the "Filipino Film Fiesta", as well as those who did watched before and chose to repeat it (like yours truly).
And as expected, most of them did somehow enjoyed or getting concerned especially in scenes deemed humorous or controversial in nature. Be it the professor's queerness towards Erik (played by Carlo Aquino), or Erik's father (played by Rener Concepcion) who end selling his kidney in order to have his son succeed in law school and become a lawyer.
Furthermore, they sought how the treatment of its interesting topic that carried some light-heartedness and optimism, enough to inspire each and every young (and young at heart) to pursue something they desired for, be it Law, Medicine, or any other course (and be end as professionals).
And as for yours truly, here's a part from Fred Hawson's movie review made months ago for an advise/suggestion to youngsters (and youngsters at heart):
"If you want to study in law school, you should watch this first before you apply. Will you be ready to photocopy thick tomes for required readings, and actually commit them to memory? Will you be ready to handle spontaneous recitation sessions right on the first day of class? Will you be ready to argue with the answers of your classmates and rate their performance? Will you be ready to sacrifice all your interpersonal relationships at least until you graduate and pass the bar? This film tells you what to expect, and warns you ahead of time."
Or in other words: watch that movie (as well as other "better" shows) than getting contented in some trashy or cringy ones.
That's all for now.