Upon writing this post, I am tempted to smash the writer and the director of the film ‘Temptation Island’ 2011. But I paused and think and gaze at the big picture. I walked out of the theater – simply entertained.
The 2011 film ‘Temptation Island’ is a remake of 1980’s film of Joey Gosiengfiao. This starred Dina Bonnevie, Azenith Briones, and Bambi Arambulo. Of the three new actresses introduced in this film by Regal Films, only Dina Bonnevie became successful in show business. During this year, Philippine must have been under a sky of very conservative and conventional audiences. I was not even born when this was showed. Audiences during this age get easily attached and persuade by the so called ‘slap stick’ type of comedy. The story and the characters are perfectly made in this era.
On the other hand, the 2011 Temptation Island, doesn’t appeal on my taste – as an audience born and living the new millennium. As an audience I look for a comedy film that is not just funny but something generous enough to give the audience a hard time to laugh. Chris Martinez, also known for his ‘Here Comes the Bride’ did not get enough formula for this film. They may have loyal to the original material that they didn’t scratch and repaint the old material for today’s generation of audiences.
On the lighter note, the portrayal of characters is superb. Summing up all beautiful women of this generation in one film, plus three hunks is more than enough appealing on the visual context. I’d like to take not of the hues used for the gowns and other materials are visually excellent. I see potential in Solenn Heusaff and Mikael Cruz as next big thing in local entertainment industry, if they will be given great deal of projects. Solenn equally competes with tenured in show business, but her acting was natural and effortlessly good. Marian Rivera proved that she is really outstanding in comedy rather than drama. Heart Evangelista is undeniably beautiful and elegant. I could say that she is the next Gretchen Barretto of this age. Lovi Poe shines in this film. She had proved to the world that she is not just an easy chick to get along with, but an intelligent actress. Ruffa Mae Quinto shines her star less in this film. I haven’t felt the Ruffa Mae humor all throughout. Aljur Abrenica and Tom Rodriguez shares equal extinct-ness of sexiness and hotness. Finally, I will give John Lapuz a great round of applause for being the star that shines brightest in this film. John’s acting is really superb and consistent.
The remake of the ‘Temptation Island’ is still a success. But we need to learn to innovate for the audience and for the quality of films we produced.
