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| Edited by | Ike Jarlego Jr. |
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| Country | Philippines |
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Smith & Wesson is a 1988 Filipino action comedy film co-written and directed by Tony Y. Reyes. It stars Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon as the titular duo, alongside Beverly Vergel, Panchito, Paquito Diaz, Mon Alvir, Angela Luz, Jimmy Fabregas, Rene Requiestas, and Vangie Labalan. Sotto and de Leon are also the film's co-writers and producers. The film parodies both Miami Vice and Bloodsport , [1] with the title in reference to the American firearm manufacturer of the same name.
Smith & Wesson was released by Viva Films, APT Entertainment and TVJ Productions on November 16, 1988. [2] [3] The film was praised by critic Lav Diaz for its playful mood and Requiestas' naturally comedic performance, though he criticized the demeaning treatment of women and little people.
The film is streaming online on YouTube.
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Lav Diaz of the Manila Standard praised the film's playful "mood" and neat editing which easily supplies hilarity, giving special praise to Rene Requiestas' naturally comedic performance as a bumbling villain. However, he criticized the treatment of Angela Luz and Beverly Vergel's characters as eye candy, along with the continuous belittling of little people. [1]
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Masakit lang sa mata ang sitwasyong inabot dito ni Binibining Bilmoko [Angela Luz]. Tahasang naging palamuti lang siya. Halos ganito rin ang nangyari kay Beverly Vergel. ... Yung pambabatok lagi sa mga unano, [']di lang gasgas na gasgas na, bad trip din.
