Megamol

{{Short description|1994 Filipino comedy film}}

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{{Infobox film

| name = Megamol

| image = Mega+Gamol=SMMegamall.jpeg

| caption = Theatrical release poster

| director = Eddie Rodriguez

| producer = William C. Leary

| writer = {{ubl|Eddie Rodriguez|Humilde "Meek" Roxas}}

| starring = {{ubl|Sharon Cuneta|Andrew E.}}

| music = Dennis Garcia

| cinematography = Carding Herrera

| editing = {{ubl|Ike Jarlego, Jr.|Marya Ignacio}}

| studio = Viva Films

| distributor = Viva Films

| released = {{Film date|1994|08|03|Philippines}}

| runtime = 105 minutes

| country = Philippines

| language = Filipino

}}

Megamol is a 1994 Philippine comedy film co-written and directed by Eddie Rodriguez. The film stars Sharon Cuneta and Andrew E. The film's title is a play on SM Megamall and is a portmanteau of the lead stars' respective nicknames Mega and Gamol.{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/358803/p2fb-watch-andrew-es-sweet-reunion-with-former-leading-lady-sharon-cuneta/amp|title=WATCH: Andrew E's sweet reunion with 'Megamol' leading lady Sharon Cuneta|newspaper=Inquirer|first=Ian|last=Biong|date=January 19, 2020|accessdate=March 11, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pinoypopculture.com/2013/03/filipino-movies-having-titles-that.html|last=Kamote|first=Kalabasa|title=Filipino Movies Having Titles that Contain the Word "Hudas"|website=Pinoy Pop Culture|date=March 27, 2013|accessdate=January 17, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=pZ8VAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5QoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6640%2C1062129|last=Japitana|first=Norma|title=A Tearful Reunion|pages=21|date=July 8, 1994|newspaper=Manila Standard|publisher=Philippine Manila Standard Publishing|accessdate=January 17, 2023|via=Google News}}{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=qJ8VAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5QoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4239%2C2948234|title=Sharon, Andrew E. in "Megamol"|pages=18|date=July 21, 1994|newspaper=Manila Standard|publisher=Philippine Manila Standard Publishing|accessdate=January 17, 2023|via=Google News}}

The film is streaming online on YouTube.

Plot

Set on a road-trip narrative, Corazon (Sharon Cuneta) and Clark (Andrew E.) embark on a chaotic road trip across Metro Manila while fleeing from kidnappers led by Brando (Bong Alvarez). After a confrontation in a Jollibee restaurant, they escape to Clark's home, where his cousin Bugoy (Smokey Manaloto) and Neneng (Maybelline dela Cruz) live. The kidnappers track them down after recognizing Bugoy’s pick-up truck at a gas station, forcing Clark and Corazon to return to Manila for help. With assistance from Clark's boss, Mr. Calderon (Jon Achaval), and an attorney (Charito Solis), they manage to defeat the kidnappers. It is revealed that Elias (Andy Poe), the mastermind behind the kidnapping, orchestrated the plot for financial gain, but is ultimately exposed and arrested by his wife, Marga (Gloria Sevilla). In the end, Corazon and Clark become wealthy.

Cast

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