A famous script writer Leonor has not been able to get her act together for another screenplay. One day while standing below the windows of her city housing she gets hit on the head with a TV set that falls from above. As she works her way out of a coma she starts to visualize her newest movie script. Getting deeper into the story we find her hero, Ronwaldo, avenging his brother’s murder. When she starts to involve herself in the case, thing start to get dicey.
Director and writer Martika Ramirez Escobar goes over the top with his story with a bit of comedy mixing with the action drama. Much like the first sound films of the past we hear the gunshots as a “pow” while Leonor’s star fights off the bad guys. Leonor Will Never Die is a bit of nostalgia and it works here. The Philippines release reminds me of many of the current foreign films being released in America like “Everything, Everywhere, All at Once” and “Parasite”. Like those however, they are candy for Hollywood cinefiles and most film critics, but may not really be entertaining for mainstream audiences. This could be the case for Leonor Will Never Die, even though the quirkiness does hold your interest.
The Blu-ray has some special bonus Features:
“Feature Audio Commentary” for those want an explanation of certain plot points
“A Film That Built Itself” Interview Featurette
“Creature Feature”: A Making of Video Journal
“Pusong Bato” Short Film, Love has on boundaries. The film contains sensuality, brief nudity
Photo Gallery
Behind the Scenes Gallery
And more
Leonor Will Never Die has not been rated but contains violence, smoking and some language. Now on Blu-ray and DVD.
Specifications and additional video information:
Cast: Sheila Francisco, Bong Cabrera, Rocky Salumbides, Rea Molina
Directed and Written by: Martika Ramirez Escobar
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
MPAA Rating: Not Rated, contains brief nudity, language, smoking, violence
Running Time: 1 hr. 41 min.
Video Release Date: March 14, 2023
Language: Philippines, English
Reviewed Format: Blu-ray
Subtitles: English
Distributed by: Music Box Films
Released on: Blu-ray, DVD
