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Dayo Sa Mundo ng Elementalia

Dec 19, '08 10:55 AM
for everyone

Category:	Movies
Genre:	Animation

It is not an exaggeration when I say that "Dayo" is one heck of a film that should not be missed by everyone.

No wonder it's graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB). The story, the script, OSTs and even characterization are superb. Animation is very good but as what Director Robert Quilao said, it may not be perfect, sure there are still flaws, but I must say that it's a very good starting point for the animation industry to grow here in the country. IMO, it's best seen in IMAX, well, that's just a suggestion though, I don't think it will be shown there for now.

I would like to commend Nash Aguas for giving life to Bubuy's character. Michael V, as Narsi was so hilarious. He SO ROCKS! I must say he really did gave the film lots of VERVE. He's my favorite character in the film followed by Vicky which is voiced by Pokwang. The Kapre, voiced by Laurice Guillen, was so impressive. It really cracked the audience up when she started speaking Bisaya. I mean, she's so good.

The words that were used in the film is very natural and spontaneous which is actually very good because the viewers would be able to relate well to the characters in the film. It's so modern and to top it off, it perfectly catches Pinoy's way of talking.

It still amuses me that they presented Filipino culture, popular Pinoy landmarks and what nots in a very creative way. It's 100% Pinoy. "Lipad", Dayo's OST, still gives me goosebumps, especially when being sang by Lea Salonga.

Aside from the relaxing colors, story, script and music, Dayo gives a moral lesson on friendship, believing in oneself and environmental issues. If you are Pinoy, you would be able to relate to this film very well, it's just like PINOY POP CULTURE. If you are a foreigner, this is a great window to see what Filipinos are like.

This Christmas, take a break and see a refreshing view, watch "Dayo Sa Mundo ng Elementalia" to get a breathe of fresh air up there. Support Filipino Animators and we'd definitely go a long way and soar very high.

Click HERE to view my review in Yehey!

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15 CommentsChronological Reverse Threaded

j4ever wrote on Dec 19, '08

naiyak ako sa ending waaaaahhh!!!

bluestar8 wrote on Dec 19, '08

j4ever said

naiyak ako sa ending waaaaahhh!!!

as in sa ending ba? hehehe...

j4ever wrote on Dec 19, '08

the feeling na grabe natapos nila yung movie on time. sobrang haggard kaya sila. Nung nagtour kami sa cutting edge, makikita mo mga animators na walang tulog.

bluestar8 wrote on Dec 19, '08

j4ever said

the feeling na grabe natapos nila yung movie on time. sobrang haggard kaya sila. Nung nagtour kami sa cutting edge, makikita mo mga animators na walang tulog.

i saw u a while ago, taking a pix with Direk Robert Quilao..hehehe... ^_^

bluesteel14 wrote on Dec 19, '08

when i saw the trailer, it already got me interested, when i learned Lea sang the OST, it got better... since it's Pinoy, i'll definitely watch, and bring the chikitings so they can enjoy all Pinoy animation (so far) at it's best. :)

bluestar8 wrote on Dec 20, '08

bluesteel14 said

yeah, don't mind the other technical glitches, it's understandable...enjoy the story and script...it's so entertaining for adults and kids alike.

ericcabahug wrote on Dec 20, '08

thanks muchly! glad you liked the movie. we've already started developing dayo 2 and 3! i;m eric, one of the scriptwriters of dayo. cheers!

j4ever wrote on Dec 20, '08

Dayo sa Kalakhang Maynila. Yey!!!

bluestar8 wrote on Dec 21, '08

ericcabahug said

thanks muchly! glad you liked the movie. we've already started developing dayo 2 and 3! i;m eric, one of the scriptwriters of dayo. cheers!

yeah, you co-wrote the movie together with Temi Abad...nice job! good luck with the sequels. ^_^ Congratz with DAYO in advance...Merry Christmas!

greenstar88 wrote on Dec 21, '08, edited on Dec 21, '08

bluestar8 said

The words that were used in the film is very natural and spontaneous which is actually very good because the viewers would be able to relate well to the characters in the film. It's so modern and to top it off, it perfectly catches Pinoy's way of talking.

Well said. :) Appropriate language for the modern Pinoy.

I agree, it's a good take-off point for the Philippine animation industry. I give it four stars, the reason being that I know it can still improve with a sequel perhaps? ;)

Anyway, thanks a lot for the invite Toni. My sister and I loved every second of the movie. Cheers. :)

bluestar8 wrote on Dec 21, '08

greenstar88 said

hehehe, write ur own review egay and start your blogging career...start of the year '09 with blogging...hehehe.. ^_^