Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscrediblesis a 2018 Filipinoaction comedy filmdirected byMike Tuvieraand starringCoco Martin,Vic Sotto,andMaine Mendoza.[1]Its plot revolves around a team of"puliscredibles"—consisting of three charismatic, adventurous police officers Jack (Martin), Popoy (Sotto), and Emily (Mendoza)—who embark on a mission to stop crimes from occurring within their vicinity.[2][failed verification]The film was released on December 25, 2018, as an official entry to the2018 Metro Manila Film Festival.[3][4]
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| Directed by | Mike Tuviera |
| Written by | Rodel Nacianceno |
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| Cinematography | Odyssey Flores |
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| Music by | Jessie Lasaten |
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| Distributed by | Axinite Digicinema Inc |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Budget | ₱96 million |
| Box office | ₱383 million(estimated) |
Plot
editPolice Executive Master Sergeant (PEMS Perfecto "Popoy/Pops" Fernandez is a veteran police officer and is a doting father to his daughter Police Staff Sergeant (PSSg) Emily "Em" Fernandez. Pops is working at a drug-syndicate led by Don Antonio Montenegro with his children Andrew and Andrea. But Valerie, Antonio's second wife is not fully aware of the family business and Antonio is grooming Angelo to join. Police Captain (P/CAPT) Jacinto "Jack" Halimuyac joins the investigation into the Montenegros. During a police operation, Andrew is arrested but later released by Police Colonel (P/COL) Arturo Punongbayan. The Montenegros resort to more violent measures on Pops. Jack and Pops plan their next move against the Montenegros.
Pops learned that Jack has a lonely past. He and his mother was abandoned by his father, while Jack learned that Emily is not Pops' biological daughter. He is the daughter of Pops' partner Domingo who was killed in a mission. But, Jack finds out that he is Pops' son whom he abandoned. But during a mission where Pops was shot and was taken to the hospital, Jack hears from Em that Pops is his father during a conversation. Pops explained to Jack that when seeking his revenge for the death of his partner, he was setup by Antonio of accepting bribe money and framed for Domingo's death resulting to his imprisonment but was later acquitted. He looked for Jack and his wife Rowena, but failed. Jack also said that he and his mother was forced to leave because Antonio's men tried to kill them and ended up wandering around the streets. They were later adopted by Nanding, Otep and Binoy, until his mother died, prompting Jack to blame Pops for all their miseries. When Arturo learns about the operation, he suspends Jack and Pops while they reiterate that someone from the police force is protecting the Montenegros. After being suspended, Pops proceeds into his operation at thePort Area.He brings Jack with him and when they are at the harbor, Pops handcuffs Jack and said that this mission will be his final encounter with the Montenegros.
Arturo tells Pops to abort his mission, threatening his dismissal. However, Pops sees Arturo pointing a gun at him and shoots him, realizing that he is the one protecting the Montenegros. Jack calls Em for back up, with her telling Jack that what Pops is doing is for him to prove that he loves him. Jack, Pops and Em join forces to defeat the Montenegros. Jack battles against Andrew in an abandoned ship, culminating in Andrew falling into an open pit, killing him instantly. Em fights Andrea inside a container truck being lifted. While trying to get her gun, Andrea falls from the container van to her death. In the warehouse where Domingo was murdered, Pops fights Antonio until the latter is shot by Jack and Em. Afterwards, Pops along with his friends celebrate Jack's birthday.
Cast
editMain cast
edit- Coco Martinas Police Captain (PCPT) Jacinto "Jack" Halimuyac
- Vic Sottoas Police Executive Master Sergeant (PEMS) "Popoy/Pops" Fernandez
- Maine Mendozaas Police Staff Sergeant (PSSg) Emily "Em" Fernandez
Supporting cast
edit- Arjo Ataydeas Andrew Montenegro
- Ronaldo Valdezas Antonio Montenegro
- Ryza Cenonas Andrea Montenegro
- Tirso Cruz IIIas Police Colonel (P/COL) Arturo Punongbayan
- Cherry Pie Picacheas Valerie Montenegro
- Jose Manaloas Fernando "Nanding" Halimuyac
- Wally Bayolaas Joseph "Otep" Halimuyac
- Paolo Ballesterosas Robin "Binoy" Halimuyac
- Mark Lapidas Police Senior Master Sergeant (PSMS) Gregorio "Greg" Morales
- Ronwaldo Martin as Rico
- Chai Fonacieras Police Corporal (PCpl) Jonalyn Fuentes
- PJ Endrinal as Bebong
- Ryzza Mae Dizonas Bebang
- Baeby Basteas Angelo Montenegro
Guest cast
edit- Lito Lapidas Police Staff Sergeant (PSSg) Domingo
- Whitney Tysonas Angelo's yaya
- Lordivino "Bassilyo" Ignacio
- Bryan "Smugglaz" Lao
- Thomas "Mhot" Lynmuel
- Pedro "Zaito" Canon Jr.
- Roy "Shernan" Gaite
- Marky "Bos×1ne" Maglasang
- Sancho delas Alas as Andrew's men
- Anghel Marcial as Andrew's men
- Wilmar Peñaflorida as Andrew's men
- Benzon Dalina as Andrew's men
- Jelson Bay
- Glydel Mercadoas Rowena delos Reyes (Jack's mother)
- Tonton Gutierrezas Police Major (P/MAJ) Reynaldo Halimuyac
- Allan Pauleas Bebong and Bebang's father
- Pauleen Lunaas herself
- Allan K.as himself
- Luane Dyas herself
- Jerald Napolesas Police Lieutenant (P/LT) James Reidentor Magpayo
- Pektoas Police Corporal (PCpl) Piolo Pasakal
Production
editAnnouncement
editOn June 13, 2018,Coco Martinconfirmed that he will star in an action movie alongsideVic Sotto.Martin has stated that it was his dream to work with Vic Sotto since he is a fan of the Sotto trio, consisting of Tito, Vic & Joey. The2018 Metro Manila Film Festivalannounced thatJack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibleswill be one of the four accepted script entries.[5]
On June 29, Maine Mendoza joined the cast as the daughter of Vic Sotto’s character. Ryzza Mae Dizon, Baeby Baste, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Ryza Cenon, Arjo Atayde, Cherry Pie Picache, Tirso Cruz III and Ronaldo Valdez were also confirmed to be part of the movie.[6][7]According to Vic Sotto, this will be Maine Mendoza’s first role in the action genre, while there are challenges she had to tackle with.[8]
On July 16, Coco Martin was initially attached to direct the movie, but due to directorial conflicts with the acclaimed television seriesFPJ's Ang Probinsyano,who also had Martin as one of the directors, he drops out and decides to be the producer instead, withMike Tuvierasigning on as the new director considering his successful track record. Despite this, Martin freely admitted that he will still handle the creative aspects of the movie.[9][10]
Release
editThe movie was released on December 25, 2018, by Axinite Digicinema Inc. in the Philippines, and produced byAPT Entertainment,CCM Productions andM-Zet Productions- the last two of which were founded by Coco Martin and Vic Sotto respectively - with Axinite Digicinema Inc. as distributor. It is one of the eight entries selected for the2018 Metro Manila Film Festival.[11][12]Coco Martin will have a fifty percent share as a producer in terms of box office sales and revenue.[13]
Critical reception
editFrancis Joseph Cruz ofRapplerbemoaned the film's plot, recycled gags and lack of innovation, stating: "One of its bigger problems is that it never endeavored to expand its kind of fun. For all the film's crisscrossing between comedy and action, it never felt anything more than just a generic hodgepodge." He also expressed concern aboutJack Em Popoy'sviolent content,taking umbrage at what he saw as "a bigger issue here than just the gross lack of creative ambition." especially with young children as itsintended audience.[14]
Michelle Anne P. Soliman ofBusinessWorldwas somewhat less critical, stating "I sat in theater dreading the probable shallowness of the storyline. But it turned out to be more bearable than I expected. Simply put, the story presented issues on loss, abandonment, and criminality starring main actors fromEat Bulaga!'s"Kalyeserye"(excludingAlden Richards) and the lead actor ofAng Probinsyano."She also praised Mendoza and Martin's acting and noted the stark absence ofproduct placementwhich was common in Vic Sotto productions, but felt that theEat Bulagasegment was unnecessary, speculating that it was merely to givePauleen Lunaa cameo appearance.[15]
Notes
edit- The characters of Nanding, Otep and Binoy played by Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola and Paolo Ballesteros are personifications ofFernando Poe, Jr.,Joseph EstradaandRobin Padilla.
- Some of the casts became part of Coco Martin's series Ang Probinsyano.
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result |
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| 2018 | ||||
| Metro Manila Film Festival[16] | ||||
| Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence | Jack Em Popoy | Won | ||
| Best Editing | Tara IllenbergerandRenewin Alano | Won | ||
| Best Float | Jack Em Popoy | Won | ||
| Best Picture | Jack Em Popoy | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies[17] | |||
| Love Team of the Year | Coco MartinandMaine Mendoza | Nominated | ||
| Movie Actor of the Year | Coco Martin | Nominated | ||
| Movie Actor of the Year | Vic Sotto | Nominated |
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- ^Rodriguez, Bea (July 29, 2018)."Vic Sotto at ang cast ng 'Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles'".Showbiz News.GMA Network.RetrievedOctober 26,2018.
- ^Policarpio, Allan."Challenging role for Maine in Vic-Coco film".Entertainment Inquirer.Philippine Entertainment Portal.RetrievedOctober 26,2018.
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- ^Cruz, Oggs (December 28, 2018)."'Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles' review: Complacency kills the fun ".Rappler.
- ^Soliman, Michelle Anne (December 28, 2018)."When Eat Bulaga! meets Ang Probinsyano | BusinessWorld".BusinessWorld.
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