"May Uwi si Nanay . . . . "

"There was a time in Filipino society when there was no questioning the choosing of dignity and pride over ill means of gaining wealth and status. It was a deed to be unfortunate than to commit crime or any such misdemeanor. But times have changed. In an era of poverty and desperation, Filipinos seem to have neglected the value of character. Although traditional, others have chosen to put their fate and fortune in items of luck. What does it take for one to realize the wrong in this?"

"MAY UWI SI NANAY . . . . "

This afternoon after a sleepless night I just decided to dress-up and drag Kirk to Glorietta to watch one of the most talk about movies of the season. Star Cinema`s FENG SHUI. Of course, the movie is causing so much news and I'm so left out, I need to watch it, and on top of that that is a KRIS AQUINO movie. Okay! Say whatever you want to say but I am not afraid to admit that I'm a KRISSY fan. I wouldn't survive a week without watching "The Buzz" and one episode of Morning Girls would be enough to start my week right.

Anyway, I assume everyone had already seen the movie so there's no reason for me to say the gist here. Let me first hit the good points:

First; I give the entire production value of the movies A+, as always, Star Cinema never fails to create the illusion that they wanted to portray. I like the main setting of the movie. These newly constructed subdivision in Laguna. And the Jimenez househould is also quite appealling. The colorful walls and everything. The lightning is perfect.

Second; Of course, this is supposed to be a "horror" film and its key elements would be the "scare effect". Special effects, the music and sudden "tuhogs" were well fit and cleanly done. Aside from that the make-up and prostethics of the "supposedly" dead beings are brilliant. Something of an international quality.

Third; The concept itself deserves an appreciation. The story is well-thought off. Even though scenes were not perfectly designed to fit one another, the entire flow of the story is quite flawless, of course, minus some loopholes. I really like the catch about the "bagua", which whoever owns it will receive countless luck however the lives of friends, relatives and closest family are in its expense.

That is what I like about the movie. Now, let me dig deeper.

- Lotlot de Leon should never have been given the chance again to act in movies. For crying out loud she throws her lines like as if she's in Batibot or Atbp. I really couldnt imagine how could an actress survive with that singsong monotone.

- Jay Manalo's niples are always in a revolution. It is just so bad that Kris and him doesnt have a sex scene. Darn!

- What happened to Jenny Miller's skin for crying out loud!? Heller! Haven't she ever heard Vicky Bello or Dr. Calayan? Her skin gave me more scare than Luz Fernandez did. It truly is creepy.

- Luz Fernandez is a classic. I remember the Okay ka Fairy Ko days. Her being the LUKA. Clap for Luz Fernandez.

- Yllona Jean is fat. But I swear to God she's still pretty. Her eyes are huge.

- The death because of Leptos Pirosis is perfect, "year of the Rat". The death caused by a Rabbit Bus liner is dumb. The death caused from falling from a window landing on bottles of RED HORSE, is something very funny. I thought that LOTLOT would die because of the KABAYO of "plantsa""

- The "chunkee" endorsement is not so very obvious, it's already obscene!

- I dont like Kris Aquino's wardrobe. It makes her look like a "corrupt" public teacher.

- Gerard Pizarras is GORGEOUS! I'd opt to look at the bagua given the condition that i can spend a night with GERARD PIZARAS. God! I hate Jan Marini!

- I couldn't say anything about Cherry Pie Picache. Really I keep my mouth shut. Her presence in the movie is . . . . . . . disturbing.

- Kris should have used the Bagua in her own advantage. Aside from getting the LUCK that the Bagua would give it, it would also eradicate Kris's mortal enemies in the film. Kris should've brought the Bagua with her and have Daria Ramirez or Jenny Miller look at it.

- The ghost with the Lotus Feet. Her face looks like as if it was stung by one hundred bees. I thought she died of burning.

Well, all in all, maybe i just raised my expectation so much because of the news that I heard, that's why I am quite dissatisfied with the movie. Anyway, it is still a good watch