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by Maryo J. Delos Reyes

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1. Using Padlet, answer the following questions in any format (text, image, video, etc.):

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1. Using Padlet, answer the following questions in any format (text, image, video, etc.):

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A. In summary, what is the story of the movie?

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A. In summary, what is the story of the movie?

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The film "Magnifico" is about a special boy named Magnifico "Pikoy" who–while not being a particularly bright child, has a profound impact on the lives of those he encounters. His family has learnt that his grandmother has pancreatic cancer, and it came to their realization that the burial costs a lot of money, so he built his grandma's coffin himself. The child’s life wasn’t an easy deal at all. Given that his grandmother has cancer, his father faced bigger financial problems for everything they were facing, his mother was facing a huge dilemma in being a housewife in a house full of sick people, his older brother also added to the burdens of their family as he found a peer who kept on pressuring him and a forbidden love instead of employment and money, he also carried his sister who has Cerebral palsy to a fair on his back because he couldn't afford a wheelchair. But in return, the young boy didn’t give up. He continued trying to fill up the gaps in their problems. He also helped other people around their community, as they drew inspiration from such a kid like him. They thought the situation was already getting better as the issues were beginning to subside–until everything came crashing down when he was hit by a car and died. He was the one who was buried in the coffin that he made instead of his grandmother.

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B. What made the film a “good film”? A “bad film”? Discuss the film’s merits and Demerits.

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B. What made the film a “good film”? A “bad film”? Discuss the film’s merits and Demerits.

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For me, the realization that whatever problems we have in our life, in whatever challenges we face, we still have to be faithful that everything’s gonna be alright made the film a “good film” also because it shows selflessness and being kind to others, and lastly showing the love for the family. On the other hand, I think it’s a “bad film”. Not literally though, I just think that it lacks emotion or scenes that may put a big impact on the one who’s watching it. As a writer, I’ve observed that readers want a more angsty ending with stories or scenes that will be a highlight to the story. I think if they showed more during Pikoy’s death before his funeral, it would have a bigger impact.

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C. What part of the movie was the most powerful and/or remarkable? Why?

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C. What part of the movie was the most powerful and/or remarkable? Why?

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The scene in which he carried his sister on his back and took her to the fair was the most powerful and remarkable portion of the film for me. My heart clenched as I witnessed his mother and grandmother's reaction at his sister's excitement to the point where she finally spoke, as well as him and her sister's joy while riding the attractions. Also, witnessing how lovely and helpful the people around them have restored my faith in humanity.

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D. Many stories explore important social or political issues. Describe any specific social or political issues that affect the story. How do these issues impact characters and influence themes?

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D. Many stories explore important social or political issues. Describe any specific social or political issues that affect the story. How do these issues impact characters and influence themes?

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The main issue that the film tackles was poverty. In some communities, there are people who have endless struggles. Everything their family is going through has one big hindrance, which is money. Either living with sickness or just dying, it will be a financial problem. Buying a coffin and the land for the grave cost a lot, which is true. When you’re poor, you have to carry these with the grief of losing your loved one. The donations after the funeral will just be a little help but it is a huge struggle. As for living with sickness, it also costs them a lot as a political issue to address this lack of medical support. Insurance agencies nowadays like PhilHealth should have taken action to help the medical needs. In the movie, it seemed like all of the burden when it comes to his grandmother and sister’s sickness are all theirs. No one even tried to help them afford a wheelchair, only Domeng–who is also an ordinary citizen like them. One more political issue tackled was the lack of spotlight and pedestrian lanes in some places in the country, especially in provinces. It is a responsibility of the government to add those as safety precautions. Because of this insufficiency, it caused the death of the main character, Magnifico. Lastly, they should’ve shown that they sued the suspect of the hit-and-run incident. It is a common matter even that lawbreakers manage to get away with their crimes, especially the wealthy ones–which also shows the loaf of the judiciary system until now.

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E. What life lessons can be learned from the choices made by the characters in this story? 

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E. What life lessons can be learned from the choices made by the characters in this story? 

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The main lesson that the movie implies is that no matter how small of a person you are, especially in this society–you can always make a difference. Many people might not be able to recognize you but there will always be people whom you can help with little efforts. Magnifico managed to make those little things to lifelong accomplishments. He departed the world as an inspiration to those people whom he left. Given that most of  the issues given in the film are still occurring now, we can be someone like Pikoy. Even if we’re not that smart, we can use our abilities and determination to help. Refusing to do our responsibilities as a family member, a student, a citizen or whatever state of life we have–only means ignorance. We can start with small things and it will soon develop and will be recognized. A young age shall never be a hindrance to have a purpose in society and even in the world.

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2. Evaluate the overall quality of the movie by using the following rating system:

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2. Evaluate the overall quality of the movie by using the following rating system:

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☆☆☆☆☆ Outstanding

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