RPG: Metanoia
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RPG Metanoia is a Filipino
computer-animated
adventure film
produced by Ambient Media, Thaumatrope Animation and ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. Star Cinema
. It is the first full length Philippine animated film presented in 3D
. It won 3rd Best Picture, Best Sound Recording and Best Original Theme Song in the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival
, Quezon City's Special Citation was also given for being a Gender Sensitive Movie in the said event.
At ClickTheCity.com, Philbert Ortiz Dy declared the film worthy of comparison to CGI animated features released by Pixar Animation, the studio behind such animated films as Toy Story 3, "Up", "Wall-E", and "Cars" stating: "Regular readers are probably aware of how highly I regard Pixar and their work, and so it should taken as high praise when I say that I would proudly hold RPG Metanoia up against even the best of Pixar. The film is simply extraordinary."
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
computer-animated
Computer animation
Computer animation is the process used for generating animated images by using computer graphics. The more general term computer generated imagery encompasses both static scenes and dynamic images, while computer animation only refers to moving images....
adventure film
Adventure film
Adventure films are a genre of film.Unlike pure, low-budget action films they often use their action scenes preferably to display and explore exotic locations in an energetic way....
produced by Ambient Media, Thaumatrope Animation and ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. Star Cinema
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
. It is the first full length Philippine animated film presented in 3D
3-D film
A 3-D film or S3D film is a motion picture that enhances the illusion of depth perception...
. It won 3rd Best Picture, Best Sound Recording and Best Original Theme Song in the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival
2010 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 36th Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines is the annual film festival in Manila that was held from December 25, 2010 until January 7, 2011. The Awards Night was held on December 26, 2010...
, Quezon City's Special Citation was also given for being a Gender Sensitive Movie in the said event.
Production
RPG took 4 years to make. Thaumatrope Animation began work in 2007. In 2008, a teaser trailer for the movie (then titled "theRPGmovie") was shown at Level Up's Ragnarok Online event at the World Trade Center. In August 2009, Ambientmedia officially partnered with ABS-CBN. In June 2010, it was announced to be an official entry for the 36th Metro Manila Film Festival. In August 2010, RPG Metanoia's official website was launched. The Cinema Evaluation Board gave the movie a Grade A.Cast
- seth AQUINO as Nico/Zero
- Aga MuhlachAga MuhlachAriel Aquino Muhlach , commonly known as Aga Muhlach, is a 2-time Gawad Urian and FAMAS award-winning Filipino actor and product endorser...
as Daddy - Eugene DomingoEugene DomingoEugene Domingo is a Filipina theater, movie and television actress. She is the only actress in the Philippine entertainment history to have participated in six films produced by eight different Filipino production companies...
as Mommy - Vhong NavarroVhong NavarroVhong Navarro is a Filipino actor, comedian, dancer, singer, and host at ABS-CBN. He is part of the dance group Streetboys in the Philippines.-Career:...
as Cel/Sargo - Mika Dela CruzMika Dela CruzMariko Nicolette E. Dela Cruz, also known as Mika Dela Cruz, is a Fillipina actress.She won the best child actress award at the 2010 Star Awards for Movies for the movie, T2....
as May/Cassandra - Jairus AquinoJairus AquinoJairus Reuel Balagtas Aquino is a Filipino child actor and commercial endorser. He appeared in several Television advertisements before joining the cast of ABS-CBN's TV Series Super Inggo. The series became a nationwide success earning him the household name “Pareng Jomar”...
as Bryan/Mang Ernie - Aaron Junatas as Bobby/Sumpak
- Basty Alcances as Mark/Ahdonis
Critical reception
Maria Jorica B. Pamintuan of the Philippine Star stated that the movie stands out for its originality; for defying the typical storytelling formula used in other Metro Manila Film Festival entries; for not relying on "star power" (drawing power of renown actors/actresses); for capturing elements of Philippine society and culture; and for having endearing characters. Cited weaknesses however include its dubbing (reminiscent of anime shown on Philippine television), which was delivered mostly in exaggerated fashion.At ClickTheCity.com, Philbert Ortiz Dy declared the film worthy of comparison to CGI animated features released by Pixar Animation, the studio behind such animated films as Toy Story 3, "Up", "Wall-E", and "Cars" stating: "Regular readers are probably aware of how highly I regard Pixar and their work, and so it should taken as high praise when I say that I would proudly hold RPG Metanoia up against even the best of Pixar. The film is simply extraordinary."
The 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival Awards
RPG Metanoia got 4 awards at Gabi ng Parangal last December 26, 2010.- 2010 3rd Best Picture
- Quezon City's Special Citation for Gender Sensitive Movie
- Best Sound Recording - Ambient Media
- Best Original Theme Song - Kaya Mo
External links
- CG Animation News in the Philippines: 'RPG Metanoia' at AnimationInsider.net