Maxi was rescued from a group of local thugs (tambay) late one night by a kind police officer- Victor. His attraction to the kind-hearted and trustworthy Victor soon finds him torn between the criminal behavior of his family and his desire to follow a more honorable path in life. He then experienced a crisis of conscience after befriending an honest (and sizzling HOT) cop.
A thumbs up for Direk Auraeus Solito for making a movie that begins as a vibrant, hilarious celebration of all things, capturing – especially in a makeshift fashion show sequence characterized by outlandish outfits – the young diva strutting his glory.(hooray Maxi!)
Even though preteen sexuality is a sensitive subject, director Auraeus Solito handles it with dignity, never becoming exploitative.
I must say that this movie is one of the finest Filipino films, shimmering with folkloric charm without softening its view of the harshness and injustice of life and poverty. It also captures the street life of Manila's slums where the excitement of first love also exist.
RATING: ★★★★✰
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