Four Values In Filipino Drama And Film Analysis

I think that the text written by Nicanor Tiongson which is the “Four Values in Filipino Drama and Film” is very helpful not just for me but also to every reader. It is very helpful especially in analyzing a drama or film; you will be able to know the perspective of the Filipino in making films. It involves the tradition and culture that we had inherited from different race. Moreover, it represents not just only the creativity but also our opinions, feelings, beliefs, and ideology. It also reflects the way of life of the Filipinos.

According to Nicanor Tionsong the Four Values in Filipino Drama and Film are the following

Maganda Ang Maputi (white is beautiful)

Masaya Ang May Palabas ( Shows are the best)

Mabuti Ang Inaapi ( Hurrah for the underdog)

It is in the part that Arnel (Raymond Lauchengo) introduced his girlfriend to his parents and I noticed that the reaction of his parents is not good, especially her mother (Rosemarie Gil) she does not want the girl for her son. Arnel came from a rich family while her girlfriend came from a poor family. One of the reasons why Arnel’s mother does not want the girl for her son is that, her girlfriend came from a low-class family and as expected her skin not white. The characters in the story, especially the boys were easily attracted to white girls, if not, it catches their attention. We can see this part in the beach and in the bar in which they are looking for hot and sexy girls, just looking for their

I am very happy to watch. As it continues, I noticed the sudden change of moods of the film, I mean, for example after a funny moment it was followed by a sad, romance, and serious moment. In the funny moment, I saw how the director of the film uses farce as a form of comedy. For example, there were many instances in which I saw Gilbert (Herbert Bautista) was being bullied, beaten, mocked, and laughed and many other things done by his friend to him. Sometimes, I saw him riding a bicycle and suddenly hit a trash can. And also when he was hit by a ball after he was circumcise. Second, I also noticed the funny reactions or behaviour of the characters, one of the examples is Tonton (Martin Martinez), his reaction was very extremely funny when he was answered by Rosa (Yayo Aguila). He seems like a dancing duck. In sad moments, I have noticed the challenges that came in the lives of the characters. Toton (Martin Martinez) cry when his girlfriend Rose (Yayo Aguela) died due to car accident. Gilbert (Herbert Bautista) also became sad when his parents got separated but eventually settled down. Topee (JC Bonin) became sad when his mother (Liza Lorena) does not attend his needs. Adie (Aga Muhlach) was also sad because his desired girl (Baby Delgado) was already married and Arnel (Raymond Lauchengo) was also sad because his mother is against to his