Most Awarded and Top-Grossing Movies

Posted on Nov 12, 2008 under Pinoy Showbiz News | No Comment

The big screen is indeed a favourite of many, especially Filipinos. For many moviegoers, the movies of their much-adored and well-favoured celebrities and stars can give them a dose of their delighted entertainment. Though visible on TV, it may really look and feel different when these celebrities are viewed via the big screen and in longer hours. That is why people crave for movies for their favourite stars. The movies give a far different, more satisfying entertainment than what shows in the small TVs and channels can provide.

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For movies, the substance and the quality of the movie are of utmost importance. A movie must first and foremost contain a good storyline, an exciting twist, a well-written screenplay, great actors and actresses, deep and unpredictable characters, and the like. For these reasons, movies with these characteristics are given outstanding recognitions and distinctions, both here in the country or even in abroad, for its substance and overall quality as a film.

Landmark Movies of My Generation

Some of the most awarded and most applauded films include the classic movies of director Lino Brocka, like Oro Plata Mata, Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag and Orapronobis. Kisapmata, another classic film, is also a favourite and multi-awarded movie of all time. There is Himala, a Nora Aunor classic and directed by the legendary Ishmael Bernal, which garnered several local and international movie awards. Even just recently, Himala was named by CNN as one of the Top 18 Asian Films.

Other movies that received a number of distinctions locally and abroad are Bata Bata Paano Ka Ginawa, Muro Ami, Jose Rizal (the latter two from Marilou Diaz-Abaya and starred Cesar Montano), Madrasta, Bayaning Third World, Minsan Minahal Kita, Pangarap ng Puso, Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, and so many others.

2000 – MINSAN, MINAHAL KITA

Meanwhile, the ingredients of making a good movie lie not only on its substance and content. How the people patronize the movie also counts and matters as much. It is important that the movie be well received and well favoured by many. There is always a silent battle between box-office and quality when it comes to the films and movies. Apparently, in the movie industry today, it is quite a struggle to have both combined in one same film. There’s a movie that is sure to be a box-office hit yet not really substantial enough or the content is shallow. Yet, there are also movies that are deep in story and substance yet the feedback of moviegoers seem to be little. To quote in one local online forum, “Really good movies are rare and hardly make any money.”

Enteng Kabisote 3

According to a list found in Wikipedia.com, the 25 most top-grossing Filipino movies of all time are as follows:1. Sukob (06) = 186.41 (300.454)
2. A Very Special Love (08) = 178.5(200+)
3. Ang Tanging Ina (03) = 177.82
4. Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (06) = 162.37
5. Anak (2000) = 159.31
6. One More Chance (07) = 152.79
7. For The First Time (08) = 135+++
8. Caregiver (08) = 140
9. A Love Story (07) = 139.61
10. Jose Rizal (98) = 136.7
11. Don’t give up on us (06) = 129.06
12. Enteng Kabisote 3 (06) = 128
13. Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo (07) = 122.90
14. I will Always Love You (06) = 115
15. You Are the One (06) = 113.73
16. Let the love begin (05) = 110.382
17. Isusumbong Kita Sa Tatay Ko (97) = 104
18. My Bestfriend’s Girlfriend (08) = 101.24
19. Close to You (06) = 100+
20 . All About Love (06) = 100+
21. Can this be love (05) = 99
22. Moments of Love (06) = almost 100
23. Ouija (07) = 97.67
24. Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo (07) = 92 (165.99)
25. Enteng Kabisote 4: The Beginning of the Legend (07) = 91

At the end of it all, we can only hope that someday, we can finally be able to produce quality films that can also have box-office returns. That is two in one package. The movies should be the ones responsible to determine and provide what kind of entertainment the people should have, rather than the people decide what kind of entertainment they demand from the movies. In that way, we can be assured that there’s quality in top-grossing films, and that Filipino moviegoers are already intelligent enough not to settle on films that are shallow and cheap and look for movies that are of high value.