Kubot is a sequel to another MMFF entry Tiktik the Aswang Chronicles which once again stars Dingdong Dantes in the role of Makoy. It is however a toned down version of Tiktik. Toned down version in terms of gore, in terms of special effects, in terms of scare factor, in terms of storyline, in terms of acting and counting and counting. It is however funnier than the first one. Lolot de Leon (who plays Dingdong's sister in the film) provides great comic relief though corny most of the times.
Isabelle Daza plays the role of a good Aswang and who became an ally to Makoy. Joey Marquez is still present in the movie while Lovi Poe was only good in the first few minutes after being sucked dry by the new breed of Aswangs who can elongate their hair (headed by Ms. Elizabeth Oropeza.
Kubot strayed from what Tiktik did best. In doing so, it lost its steam and magic. It became corny and tiring to watch given that it was a festival movie. The character of Dingdong became as tiring as well. The character was a pain to watch. The charisma was no longer there.
The ending showed Marian Rivera (Dindong's wife and regular FHM's sexiest candidate) on a cameo role who vows vengeance for the death of their kind. I do not think this sold well either leading to another sequel. The MMFF for this year have no entry for a third offering (sigh)
Don't expect Kubot to be a better movie than its predecessor. No wonder it was a flop in the box office. It din't even have a DVD release to date. I like Erik Matti's work but he definitely sucked from this one.
Isabelle Daza plays the role of a good Aswang and who became an ally to Makoy. Joey Marquez is still present in the movie while Lovi Poe was only good in the first few minutes after being sucked dry by the new breed of Aswangs who can elongate their hair (headed by Ms. Elizabeth Oropeza.
Kubot strayed from what Tiktik did best. In doing so, it lost its steam and magic. It became corny and tiring to watch given that it was a festival movie. The character of Dingdong became as tiring as well. The character was a pain to watch. The charisma was no longer there.
The ending showed Marian Rivera (Dindong's wife and regular FHM's sexiest candidate) on a cameo role who vows vengeance for the death of their kind. I do not think this sold well either leading to another sequel. The MMFF for this year have no entry for a third offering (sigh)
Don't expect Kubot to be a better movie than its predecessor. No wonder it was a flop in the box office. It din't even have a DVD release to date. I like Erik Matti's work but he definitely sucked from this one.