Sometimes, after you finish a long day at work or school, you just need to unwind and have a good laugh. A comedy film is perfect for the job — it’s only a couple of hours at most, so you don’t need to invest a lot of time in it. You can even watch it while eating dinner or washing the dishes. While there are definitely a lot of comedies from all over the world, you don’t need to look further because Philippine cinema can deliver some hilarity to your night. Just check out these modern Filipino comedies that Pinoy redditors think are worth watching.
Which modern Filipino comedy film is your favorite? Or masasabi mong worth it panoorin. For me, Moron 5 and the Crying Lady. from
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Moron 5 and the Crying Lady
Year released: 2012
Director: Wenn V. Deramas
Cast: Luis Manzano, DJ Durano, Martin Escudero, Billy Crawford, Marvin Agustin, John Lapus
Story: The Moron 5 Albert, Isaac, Mo, Mike, and Aris have been friends for a long time, and they’ve always led a normal and hassle-free, if somewhat moronic, lives. But when a successful career woman suddenly accuses them of murder, they try their best to figure out why they’re being wrongly accused while trying to come up with half-witted yet rather hilarious ways of escaping from prison.
Where to watch: Youtube
Ang Babae sa Septic Tank
Year released: 2011
Director: Marlon Rivera
Cast: Eugene Domingo, JM De Guzman, Kean Cipriano, Cai Cortez
Story: Three filmmakers are dead set on producing an Oscar-worthy, if bleak, indie film, hoping to fly to international film festivals. Their chosen subject is poverty and prostitution, and they think they have the winning script and the drive to produce the best film of their lives. But hilarity ensues when their lead actress — a fictionalized version of Eugene Domingo — tells them she’s ready to do anything, except what they want her to do: swim in a sewer.
Where to watch: iWantTFC
Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap
Year released: 2018
Director: Marius Talampas
Cast: Pepe Herrera. Jerald Napoles, Jelson Bay, Paolo Contis
Story: Amateur robber Eman has always looked up to his father, who is known as the most notorious thief in their barangay. So he enlists the help of fellow (not-so-competent) robbers Eman, Toto, and Carlo in his goal to become the number one gang in Barangay Husay.
Where to watch: Netflix
Kimmy Dora
Year released: 2009
Director: Joyce Bernal
Cast: Eugene Domingo, Dingdong Dantes, Zanjoe Marudo
Story: Twin sisters Kimmy and Dora GoDongHae may look alike, but they couldn’t be more different. Kimmy is an ambitious, intelligent career woman known for her ill-tempered personality, while Dora is sweet, gullible, and much less competent. They don’t exactly get along, but things get a little more complicated when they also become rivals in love.
Where to watch: Apple TV
Patay na si Hesus
Year released: 2016
Director: Victor Villanueva
Cast: Jaclyn Jose, Vincent Viado, Chai Fonacier, Melde Montañez, Mailes Kanapi
Story: In this Cebuano dark comedy, single mother Iyay has been taking care of her children alone for many years. But when he learns that her husband has passed, she brings the whole family from Dumaguete to Cebu City to attend the funeral.
Where to watch: Netflix
Here Comes the Bride
Year released: 2010
Director: Chris Martinez
Cast: Angelica Panganiban, Eugene Domingo, Tuesday Vargas, Jaime Fabregas, Tom Rodriguez, John Lapus.
Story: Following a freak accident during a rare solar eclipse, five very different individuals find themselves swapping souls with one another. Everyone is pretty happy with where they ended up. Except for one: bride-to-be Stefanie, whose wedding is quickly coming up. Stefanie does all she can to go back to her body, but will she be able to make it in time for her wedding?
Where to watch: Prime Video
Ded na si Lolo
Year released: 2009
Director: Soxie Topacio
Cast: BJ Forbes, Manilyn Reynes, Gina Alajhar, Elizabeth Oropesa, Dick Israel, Roderick Paulate
Story: After the sudden death of his grandfather, Bobet and his large family gather after a long time to mourn. But as they try to deal with their genuine grief, many concerns come to light, including superstitions about the dead and a whole lot of family drama.
D’ Anothers
Year released: 2005
Director: Joyce Bernal
Cast: Vhong Navarro, Toni Gonzaga
Story: The skittish Hesus Resurreccion inherits an abandoned haunted mansion, which he learns actually houses a portal to the afterlife. After falling into a coma, he realizes he needs to help spirits cross over through the portal. And with him being a scaredy cat, a lot of hilarity ensues.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
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