Metro Manila Film Festival

Ang Panday 2

Ang Panday 2

(We are running this guide to help moviegoers plan their holiday cinema tour. The 37th MMFF runs from December 25 to January 7, 2012.)

Directed by Mac Alejandre; stars Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., Iza Calzado, Marian Rivera, Phillip Salvador, Eddie Garcia, Rhian Ramos, Benjie Paras, Kris Bernal, Alden Richards, Joonee Gamboa, Bea Binene, Jake Vargas, Barbie Forteza, Buboy Villar, Yogo Singh, Isabel Frial

The epic saga of Flavio, the noble blacksmith (Revilla), continues as he joins forces with old and new friends in his quest against the evil tyrant Lizardo (Salvador). Producers GMA Films and Imus Productions assert that they’ve pulled out all the stops for this latest edition of the fantasy franchise. Revilla relates that a top-notch team was gathered to work on the film as early as a year ago: from the production design group led by Richard Somes to the visual effects wizards of Riot Inc. Creator Carlo J. Caparas relates that the movie’s special effects and production values have surpassed even its komiks roots. Revilla thinks it’s his duty to offer nothing but the very best this holiday season. “My ninong (godfather) Fernando Poe Jr. gave me his blessing to carry the ‘Panday’ torch,” he says. “I owe it to him to take care of the character and the franchise.”