Lolo and the Kid

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Lolo and the Kid
Lolo and the Kid.jpeg
Promotional release poster
Directed byBenedict Mique
Written byBenedict Mique
Produced byBenedict Mique
Starring
CinematographyMark Joseph Cosico
Edited byNoah Tonga
Music byIsha Abubakar
Production
company
Lonewolf Films
Distributed by Netflix
Release date
  • August 7, 2024 (2024-08-07)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Lolo and the Kid (lit. Grandpa and the Kid) is a 2024 Philippine drama film written, produced, and directed by Benedict Mique. Starring Euwenn Mikaell and Joel Torre, with the special participation of Juan Karlos, the hard-hitting emotional drama film revolves around the relationship between an adult hustler and a child. [1]

Contents

Lolo and the Kid premiered on Netflix on August 7, 2024. [2] On August 11, 2024, the film reached number 1 spot in Netflix's top 10 movies in the Philippines. [3]

Synopsis

A hustler and the child he has taken in routinely con the wealthy, but a life-changing opportunity could end their inseparable bond.

Cast

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 83% of 6 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.40/10. [8] The movie received a score of 61/100 from 10 reviews according to review aggregator website Kritikultura, indicating generally positive reviews. [9]

Archi Sengupta of LeisureByte.com gave the film a rating of 3 over 5 and wrote; Lolo and the Kid feels a tad bit rushed sometimes but there’s enough emotion and genuineness here for the movie to be memorable. Thanks to fantastic performances, the movie leaves you emotional and you can feel Lolo’s mindset shift about Kid’s future the more time we spend with them. It’s Euwenn Mikael Aleta and Joel Torre’s film through and through and that’s evident in every frame. [10]

Daniel Hart of Ready Steady Cut gave the film a positive review and rated it 4 out of 5 and he wrote; The Filipino film pitches a premise that’s difficult to process emotionally because you are unsure what to feel. [11]

John Serba of Decider satisfied at the film and gave it a positive feedback and he wrote; Lolo and the Kid has its issues, but its depiction of a grandfather/grandson dynamic is nice enough to warrant a very mild recommendation. [12]

Jason Flatt of But Why Tho? A Geek Community gave the film a rating of 8 over 10 and wrote; Lolo and the Kid is sweet and simple... most definitely give this one a watch when you’re looking for something bittersweet to enjoy. [13]

Soundtrack

Through The Years (Lolo and the Kid OST)
Soundtrack album by
ReleasedAugust 29, 2024
Recorded2024
Length3:58
Label Island Records Philippines
track listing
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Through The Years" Juan Karlos Labajo 3:58

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