Mang Jose (film)
{{short description|2021 film directed by Raynier Brizuela}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=February 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Mang Jose
| image = Mang Jose film.jpeg
| alt =
| caption = Official release poster
| director = Raynier Brizuela
| screenplay = Carl Joseph Papa
| story = {{plainlist|
- Raynier Brizuela
- Carl Joseph Papa
}}
| producer = {{plainlist|
- Dan Villegas
- Antoinette Jadaone
- Veronique Del Rosario-Corpus
- Vincent Del Rosario III
}}
| starring = {{plainlist|
}}
| cinematography = Theo Lozada
| editing = Nikolas Red
| music = Axel Fernandez
| studio = {{plainlist|
- Viva Films
- Project 8 Projects
}}
| distributor = Viva Films
Vivamax
| released = {{Film date|2021|11|17|Philippines|2021|7|11|BiFan}}
| runtime = 90 minutes
| country = Philippines
| language = Filipino
| budget =
| gross =
}}
Mang Jose is a 2021 Philippine superhero comedy film written by Carl Joseph Papa and directed by Raynier Brizuela. It stars Janno Gibbs, Mikoy Morales, Bing Loyzaga, Jerald Napoles and Manilyn Reynes. The film is inspired by a Parokya ni Edgar song of the same title.{{cite web|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2021/12/24/fresh-scoops/janno-gibbs-on-wearing-a-superhero-costume-again-i-197644 |title=Janno Gibbs on wearing a superhero costume again in 'Mang Jose': 'Okay lang naman kung bumakat' |first=Rhea |last=Manila Santos |website=www.push.abs-cbn.com |date=December 24, 2021 |access-date=April 8, 2021}}
Plot
It always pays to be good. And for superhero-in-hiding Mang Jose, it is quite literal. Having the ability of energy absorption & redirection, he covertly saves people only if they rent him out.
One day, carefree young man Tope rents Mang Jose to help him save his mother who has been abducted by mysterious troopers of King Ina, an enigmatic cunning villainess who is out there to annihilate all remaining superheroes in hiding.
Little do Mang Jose and Tope know the quest would lead them to pay the terrible price in order to save the priceless truth binding them: family.
Cast
=Main=
- Janno Gibbs as Mang Jose{{cite web|title=Janno Gibbs, Manilyn Reynes rivals in 'Mang Jose' |website=The Manila Times |date=November 19, 2021 |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/11/19/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/janno-gibbs-manilyn-reynes-rivals-in-mang-jose/1822758}}
- Mikoy Morales as Tope{{cite web|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/1/6/fresh-scoops/mikoy-morales-on-working-with-janno-gibbs-197853 |title=Mikoy Morales on working with Janno Gibbs on 'Mang Jose': 'Milestone sa akin ito' |first=Rhea |last=Manila Santos |website=www.push.abs-cbn.com |date=January 6, 2022 |access-date=April 8, 2022}}
- Bing Loyzaga as Tina{{cite web|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2021/12/25/fresh-scoops/bing-loyzaga-on-working-with-manilyn-reynes-for-th-197665 |title=Bing Loyzaga on working with Manilyn Reynes for the first time: 'We never really had any issue with each other' |first=Rhea |last=Manila Santos |website=www.push.abs-cbn.com |date=December 25, 2021 |access-date=April 8, 2022}}
- Manilyn Reynes as King Ina{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/162672/manilyn-reynes-king-ina-a734-20211215 |title=Bakit "King Ina" ang pangalan ni Manilyn Reynes sa Mang Jose? |first=Jojo |last=Gabinete |website=www.pep.ph |date=December 15, 2021 |access-date=April 8, 2022}}
- Jerald Napoles as Charlemagne
=Supporting=
- Leo Martinez as Marcelo
- Gab Lagman as Lance
- Leo Bruno as Lando
- Ronaldo Valdez as Super Lapu-Lapu
- Michael V. as Kumander Andres
- Kim Molina as Sultana Kudarat{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/160233/kim-molina-jm-de-guzman-movie-vivamax-a734-20210819 |title=Kim Molina, magiging leading man si JM de Guzman; Yassi, JC, Marco, at Ariella bibida sa More Than Blue |first=Jojo |last=Gabinete |website=www.pep.ph |date=August 19, 2021 |access-date=April 8, 2022}}
- Andrew E. as Mount Apolinario
- Lito Lapid as Inkredibol Diego
- Yassi Pressman as Gabriela Maginaw
- Tads Obach as Tope's Friend
- Edna Vida as Aling Ida
- Princess Izha Feliciano as King Ina's Daughter
- Milo Elmido Jr. as Front Desk Officer
- James Caraan as TV Pageant Host
- Alwyn Uytingco as Lance (voice)
- John Kyle Rosales as Turbo Rat
- Raymond Villaraza as Chinese Thug
- Raffy Samoranos as Chinese Thug
- Charmaine Alovera as Cappuccino Girl
- Axel Fernandez as Bar Bully
- Nathaniel Pelareja as Bar Bully
- Mareck Jingco as Bar Bully
- Janzeil Siachongco as Cemetery People
- Nyle Libranza as Cemetery People
- Emmanuel Dela Cruz as Cemetery People
Release
The film premiered at Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival on July 11, 2021,{{cite web|title=Pinoy superhero flick 'Mang Jose' to make world premiere at South Korean film fest|date=June 22, 2021 |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/amp/entertainment/06/22/21/pinoy-superhero-flick-mang-jose-to-make-world-premiere-at-south-korean-film-fest}} and it was released at the Philippines on November 17, 2021, via Vivamax Plus.{{cite web|title='Mang Jose': Super hero with a twist |website=Manila Bulletin |date=December 16, 2021 |url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/12/16/mang-jose-super-hero-with-a-twist/}} The film was originally set for theatrical release for November 10, once the cinemas opened.
Reception
JE CC of LionhearTV rated the film 3 out of 5 and wrote: {{quote|Comedy and action blend beautifully in this Vivamax feature that takes on the superhero genre with distinctly Filipino sensibilities. In this film, the titular Mang Jose demands payment from those he helps.{{cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/11/review-vivamaxs-mang-jose-takes-on-the-superhero-genre-in-a-filipino-fashion/ |title=REVIEW: VIVAMAX's 'Mang Jose' takes on the superhero genre in a Filipino fashion |website=www.lionheartv.net |date=November 23, 2021 |access-date=April 8, 2022}}}}
Soundtrack
{{Infobox album
| name = Mang Jose (Original soundtrack from the Vivamax movie)
| type = soundtrack
| caption =
| artist = Janno Gibbs
| alt =
| released = November 12, 2021
| recorded = 2021
| venue =
| studio =
| genre =
| length = 14:22
| label = Viva Records (Philippines)
| producer =
| misc =
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{{tracklist
| headline = Mang Jose track listing
| extra_column = Artist
| title1 = Mang Jose
| extra1 = Parokya ni Edgar
| length1 = 5:12
| title2 = Mang Jose
| extra2 = Janno Gibbs
| length2 = 3:10
| title3 = Mang Jose
| extra3 = Axel Fernandez
| length3 =
| title4 = Halina Kay King Ina
| extra4 = Aimee Grace Bautista
| length4 =
}}
- Mang Jose
Composed and written by Chito Miranda (as Chito Miranda Jr.)
Interpreted by Parokya ni Edgar
Published and administered by Universal Records, Inc.{{cite web|title=JANNO GIBBS IS SUPERHERO 'MANG JOSE' IN LATEST VIVAMAX FILM INSPIRED BY A PAROKYA NI EDGAR SONG [NOW STREAMING] |date=December 31, 2021 |url=https://randomrepublika.com/janno-gibbs-is-superhero-mang-jose-in-latest-vivamax-film-inspired-by-a-parokya-ni-edgar-song/}}
- Mang Jose
Composed and written by Chito Miranda (as Chito Miranda Jr.)
Interpreted by Axel Fernandez
Published and administered by Runt Collective.
- Mang Jose
Composed and written by Chito Miranda (as Chito Miranda Jr.)
Interpreted by Janno Gibbs
Published and administered by Universal Records, Inc.{{cite web|title=Mang Jose (Original Soundtrack from the Vivamax Movie) |url=https://music.apple.com/ar/album/mang-jose-original-soundtrack-from-the-vivamax-movie/1595240897?l=en}}
- Halina Kay King Ina
Arranged by Axel Fernandez
Performed by Aimee Grace Bautista
Published and administered by Runt Collective
Used with permission.
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Official website|http://project8projects.com/projects/mang-jose.php}}
- {{IMDb title|tt15214296}}
Category:2020s superhero comedy films
Category:Philippine comedy films
Category:Philippine science fantasy films
Category:Philippine superhero films
Category:Films impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Category:2020s Tagalog-language films
Category:Films not released in theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic