January 7, 2021
Pastor Boy (Joko Diaz) lived in luxury, power and crime, surrounded by his security led by his son Rocky (Andrew Muhlach). He was called Guro by his congregation, a church founded by his parents, Amang Pablo (Joonee Garcia) and Inang Martina (Alma Moreno). Despite having a sex-starved wife Amanda (Rob Quinto) at home, Guro also kept a beauty queen mistress Samara (Christine Bermas) on the side
Ringo Sebastian (Vince Rillon) was an OFW forced home by the pandemic. To make ends meet with the pregnancy of his live-in partner Sarah (Ayanna Misola), he became a motorcycle delivery boy under the Siklo app. One day, Ringo delivered items to Sam's house and helped her with her plumbing. When Guro's men saw Ringo come out of Sam's house, violence and tragedy ensued.
As Ringo, Vince Rillon does not really have a movie star glow about him. He looked like a regular Juan de la Cruz motorcycle delivery boy we see everyday, with wiry build almost scrawny, unkempt "jologs" haircut and massive eagle tattoo that occupied his whole chest. When he friskily frolicked with those sexy women onscreen, this was fantasy-fulfillment for all the ordinary Joes in the audience who thought they'd never get a chance.
Among the nymphets in the Vivamax stable, Christine Bermas is a standout with her expressive eyes and dusky beauty. As Samara, she looked smart and confident, a woman who knew what she wants. Beyond her daring to bare, Bermas displayed a promising acting range in her portrayal of this mysterious mistress. Ayanna Misola and Rob Quinto were also blessed with beautiful faces and curvaceous bodies, both deserving of more future projects.
Joonee Gamboa positively owned the screen whenever his character of Amang was on. He was always given a divine glow befitting Amang's reverential status, even when the things he was doing was not exactly holy. Alma Moreno knew she had a meaty role here as Inang, so she heartily accepted it despite having to play the mother of a very hefty Joko Diaz, whose character celebrated his 50th birthday.
Sure, this was another one of Vivamax's exotic array of erotic entertainment, but this new one directed by Roman Perez Jr. actually had a strong story and a well-thought-out screenplay with wicked and twisted plotting by Ronald Perez (his very first). Having one of ubiquitous motorcycle delivery boys as a protagonist was an inspired idea. Some problems experienced by these hardy pandemic frontliners were put to fore -- but could have been more though.
Setting the story in a fictitious cult called "Samahan ng mga Alagad ni Amang" is quite provocative. The juicy lines at the film's eventful third act was campy and over-the-top as only Alma Moreno and Joonee Gamboa could deliver them, totally showing their neophyte co-stars how it should be done. This was an auspicious first feature of the new year for Vivamax, which now finally features a parental control PIN for their films with mature content. 7/10.
Goodluck Tin! 👍❤❤❤
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