ni Reggee Bonoan @Sheet Matters | Dec. 19, 2024
Photo: Uninvited - Trailer, circulated
Sa ginanap na media launch ng Uninvited sa Citadines Hotel, Cebu City ay inamin ng nag-iisang Star for All Seasons Ms. Vilma Santos na nahirapan siya sa karakter niyang Eva Candelaria sa pelikulang entry sa 50th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) ng Mentorque Productions, Warner Bros. at Project 8 Projects.
“Playing the role of Eva Candelaria is not easy even the time we were conceptualizing the story. That time pa lang, alam ko nang medyo metikuloso ‘yung role ni Eva Candelaria, but then again, I was so excited with this movie kasi very challenging ‘yung character niya.”
Malaking tulong daw sa preparasyon niya sa kanyang karakter si Direk Dan Villegas dahil naka-guide lagi ito sa kanya at mino-motivate siya bilang Eva Candelaria.
Nabanggit din ni Ms. Vilma na ang isa sa mga naging motivation niya sa karakter niya ay ang pagiging ina niya sa totoong buhay.
“Because now I’m a mother at dito ko lang masasabi sa harapan ninyo as Vilma Santos this time, I will do anything and everything for my children.”
“So, looking forward na sana, mapanood ninyong lahat ang Uninvited, we’re gonna offer you something different. It’s kinda dark but with a beautiful message, that’s Uninvited,” kuwento ni Ate Vi.
Sa nakaraang preview ng mga kinatawan ng Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) sa Uninvited ay binigyan ito ng R-16 dahil sa ilang eksenang hindi dapat mapanood ng 13 years old and below.
May mungkahi ang taga-MTRCB na putulin o i-edit ang ilang eksena sa pelikula pero hindi pumayag ang producer na si Bryan Diamante ng Mentorque at director na si Dan
Villegas.
“Hindi po pumayag ang aming director at producer dahil isang eksena lang ang tanggalin mo ay hindi mabubuo ang istorya. Ganu’n kabuo at kaganda ang pelikulang ito, so, we settle for R-16 and I assure you na hindi po kayo magsisisi,” sambit ni Ms. Vilma.
Laking-pasalamat din niya na parte silang buong cast sa Uninvited sa golden anniversary ng MMFF na magsisimula sa December 25.
“Sampung pelikula po ‘yan na ipapalabas sa Christmas Day as part of the golden anniversary of Metro Manila Film Festival at masuwerteng kasama po ang pelikula naming Uninvited at sana po ay masuportahan ninyo, ” pahayag ng Star for All Seasons.
SPEAKING of Bryan Diamante, CEO and owner of Mentorque Productions ay talagang pinanindigan niyang walang puputulin sa Uninvited tulad nga ng sabi ni Ms. Vilma Santos dahil hindi na buo ang istorya kapag may pinutol kahit isang eksena lang.
“As the Executive Producer of #UninvitedMMFF, I take great pride in creating films that challenge conventions, elevate the craft of Filipino filmmaking, and stay true to the stories we aim to tell. While the MTRCB has given Uninvited a Rated 16 classification, we stand firm in our decision not to compromise the integrity of the film by cutting any scenes to achieve a lower rating.
“This decision was made out of respect for the incredible performances of our cast specially The Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos-Recto, Aga Muhlach and Nadine Lustre and the power of the narrative we have worked so hard to bring to life. We are proud of the amazing production team headed by the brilliant and talented Dan Villegas, I know for a fact how great of a director you are, but still I am blown away by how you built and put together this beautiful film, Uninvited.
“Every frame of Uninvited serves a purpose, and every moment carries the depth and emotion needed to tell this story authentically. The power of mother’s love, the reality of injustice and abuse should be seen in full glory!
“We believe that Filipino audiences are ready for bold, uncompromised storytelling that pushes boundaries and sparks meaningful conversations. Uninvited is a testament to our commitment to be an asset to the Philippine film industry with courageous filmmaking that refuses to settle for less.
“After showing our film to the Cinema Exhibitors, I am happy and proud that NO ONE HAS DROPED A SINGLE THEATRE!!! In fact they are ADDING MORE!!! (emojis praying hands).
“We have a film that we can be proud of! Thank you for your support as we continue to celebrate Filipino talent and bring stories that matter to the big screen,” paliwanag ni Bryan.