The lack of appreciation for the Filipino movies, the ticket
prices and amusement taxes, the love of the Filipinos for international movies
like Hollywood and UK are reasons why Philippine cinema is killed.
As I reflect to
myself, I don’t really watch Filipino movies since I find it corny and over
acting sometimes. But still, I find it funny and romantic. Even though I don’t
watch much of the Filipino films, I have my favorite film which is Magnifico
since it really touches my heart. I love Filipino movies when it is family
oriented. Something that is emotional to me.
Maybe, the graphics are also the problems why some Filipinos
prefer Hollywood or international movies. The ticket prices and amusement taxes
also matters to every movie goers. The ticket prices of Filipino and
international films are almost the same, so when I’m in the middle of choosing
a film to watch, I automatically choose English films since I know that they
will offer great movies, not just to me, but to every audiences.
For me, it is also the government’s fault why Philippine
cinema is killed. The amusement taxes went down but Filipinos do not actually
felt it. If they really want Filipinos to watch our own films, ticket prices
must be affordable in the first place.
