Netflix has made another addition to its Filipino slate with The Entitled. The film has a runtime of 90 minutes and is directed by Theodore Boborol. The screenwriter for the film is Noreen Capili.
Alex Gonzaga plays the central role in the film as Belinda. She is joined by other cast members that include Johnny Revilla, Ara Mina, JC de Vera, Andrea Abaya and Melai Cantiveros amongst others. The film is a romantic comedy available in English as well as Filipino with desired subtitles.
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The Entitled: Lack Lustre With Forced Comedy
From the first shot itself, you know that The Entitled is going to be a fast-paced film with too many dialogues that might not just make sense down the line. It takes a spin on the ‘ugly duckling turning into the princess’ trope and does so without much thought or effort making it film with uneven pacing, blank narratives, slow romance and forced comedy.
The Entitled opens with Belinda, a girl from the streets who is going to meet her wealthy businessman father, who has finally decided to contact her after all these years. Belinda is thrilled to meet her father, his wife (who she calls auntie) and step-sister. There is also the house help, who soon doubles up as Belinda’s secretary in the film later on- Nanny Mo, the all-helping, kind and good-looking attorney Jacob, who helps Belinda fit in her new role as a wealthy businessman’s daughter and the future of his company.
Belinda clearly lacks the etiquette of the rich and well-off. From table manners to what to say when Belinda cannot seem to tick off the boxes of being classy and elegant. That is, of course, she gets a Princess Diaries-like makeover. With her blemishes gone, hair tamed and clothes that make her appealing, the new Belinda tries to learn the ways of her father’s family and how people carry themselves in a high-class society.
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She gets help from Jacob and Nanny and, trouble from her step-sister. But, will Belinda be able to train herself for the better? Or, her habits from her previous lifestyle will not let her thrive? And, amongst all the troubles, will she find her own turn their backs against her? The Entitled takes the stereotypical dive to give a romantic comedy that turns out to be a lacklustre watch.
The Entitled really tries to be different. In fact, it tries so hard that most of the segments in the film are overdramatic and tone-deaf. The narrative really pushes Belinda’s character to do it all but, it does not give her enough time to thrive. The first half of the film is really a let down with most of the comedy and romance trying to float through melodramatic performances and cringy punchlines. However, in the final act things seem to tone down a bit and be real.
Maybe if The Entitled was a drama, it would be able to stand out better. But, as a rom-com, it is a sweet little disaster that is easy to watch but, not memorable enough to remember.
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Alex Gonzaga is a great talent, but this is unfortunately not the story that brings out the best in her. The changes in her character are not gradual and, although Belinda’s heart is always at the right place in this film, Gonzaga’s delivery does not always land on the right note. JC de Vera’s character surely needed more depth and reason. Viewers would surely love a bit of his backstory to understand his motivations better but, we just don’t find it anywhere.
The Entitled: Final Verdict
Overall, The Entitled is a fun little watch but, it will not make you laugh or swoon with romance, so, what’s the point of this film? The themes of self-discovery, confidence and standing up for what is right are there but, you really need to look hard to find these fine points that will give this film some value. The poor production does not help the haphazard script and the actors seem to really try but, fail to impress us eventually.
You can watch The Entitled now streaming on Netflix.
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It was a friend who suggested this nonsense movie. I no longer watch Filipino movies nor dramas after discovering The K-entertainment world. This movie has no value, no sense n it’s gross on so many ways. The words used abs that bushy pubic hair. It’s also not possible to have someone ch people or story in real world. I don’t know what the director n script writer were thinking. It’s a stupid movie from the start that I didn’t even finish. Sorry for the word. How can you even elevate the standards of Fil cinema. It’s a waste of time to watch this film. Words like tae, p_ _i, masturbation etc. even the poorest of the poor don’t talk this way. Oh I can go on n on. I am just so disgusted. The worst film even though I didn’t finish it. Repulsive.
I totally agree on everything that you wrote. I thought I will give it a chance and watch it to give some support to Filipino movie industry, but i had to skip so many scenes, The words, oh dear, it was dusgusting. Netflix please remove this movie. The worst film ever.
Fly to Korea nalang mga langga, your wordsnwill never subtract any values to the sale, you’re just eating back what you’ve said, you’re concerned about the words? How about your words right now huh? Does that makes you professional? Does your words elevate Filipino morals too? Ignorant!
A waste of time watching this film