Biktima is an upcoming suspense thriller drama film under Star Cinema and Alba Productions under the direction of R.D. Alba which stars Cesar Montano, Angel Aquino, Mercedes Cabral, Sunshine Cruz, Ricky Davao, Scarlet, JM Ibañez, Disi Alba, Lloyd Samartino, and Rommel Montano slated for an September 19, 2012 nationwide theatrical release. Biktima was an independent film written by Rey Cuerdo and R.D. Alba which was released back in 2011. Let's check out this 2011 drama film picked up by Star Cinema for a nationwide theatrical release.
Biktima
Plot / Synopsis
Alice de la Cruz (Angel Aquino) is a TV field reporter. But when she gets the dangerous assignment to cover kidnappings in the island of Kamandao, she takes the opportunity for this might be her big break. Her husband Mark(Cesar Montano) does not agree with this assignment that she took. He warns her of how risky it is to go to the island. Alice takes the chance anyway and that was the last time Mark has seen Alice.
Sandra Guzman (Mercedes Cabral), a lounge singer who has just moved into town eventually got involved with Mark. Later Alice eventually resurfaced along with the trauma of her captivity. How we'll everything fall back into its previous place when her Alice sanity is in question and her family has seem moved on and has won over by her best friend.
Watch Biktima Official trailer here:
Biktima Official Trailer Impression
Biktima Film Trailer Review
Star Cinema is really doing some pretty impressive stuff lately. This time the ABS-CBN film production picks up an independent title and gives it a nationwide theatrical release which is not really new to the industry. Star cinema did the same with Ang Babae sa Spetic Tank. Well, this time it is with Biktima.
I haven't seen the film on its independent film release, which is such a shame and the biggest fault of good films being indies. I really wish that mainstream Filipino film studios will just re-release successful indie titles for most of us who failed to see them on their initial limited run. I have seen films that tackled the same theme as Biktima, but not on a local level. Well, maybe there might be more but chances are they are independent titles which limits most of us (especially in the provice) to have the chance to actually see them. Since Biktima is now set to be released as a mainstream film, it is probably one of the first few movies that actually has something to say and convey rather than pointless love stories and cheap horror scares. The cinematography looks nice from the trailer and the plot is decent. The film looks initially like a drama film, but later add something more in the end. Biktima seems to redefine the idiom "Hell has no fury like a woman scorned". When the everyone already thinks that you are already dead and have moved on, how can you pick up the pieces when you return? How can you do it when you are broken yourself? I think this is a decent film with a very relevant theme. If you want a film that deals with terrorism and its effects and of what is it like to be someone who have experienced a traumatic experience, then you can check out Biktima this September 2012 in theaters near you.
How about you guys, what do you think about this independent film re-released by Star Cinema? Have you seen the first one, if not will you see it after checking this trailer out? Share your thoughts about Biktima official trailer in the comments section below: