Jan Mathew Gonzaga

12- Hidalgo

Reflection paper on ‘Himala’

When I saw the movie "Himala", two things became clear to me about her weaknesses. First, the
dialogue, while well written, doesn't show how we feel ashamed if we don't question our most
cherished beliefs. Second, it shows the majority of city residents who are sacrificing their livelihood,
family, and future in the belief that God will help those who do not help themselves. The desperate
hope of these people has a fascinating power of hopelessness. Honestly, I had mixed feelings after
watching this movie. Whenever the community scene was played, I felt gloomy and busy. The whole
rush thing wasn't exactly pretty to watch, but that complexity provided the necessary ingredient for
the film to level off in its audience. I think this movie is now considered timeless, even a classic,
because of its ability to stand the test of time.

It is a global battle. This is a problem faced not only by Filipinos, but also by the rest of the world.
Religion affects a large number of people and many of them may suffer from the same problems as in
"Himala". The message of the movie is not to believe everything you see because we may see a
slightly distorted version of the truth. Everything has to start with ourselves, and the values we learn
must have a significant impact on our lives. In the movie, Elsa (Nora Aunor) possessed healing
abilities; We are told of her miracles, we see her devotees and we even see her perform her
movements, but no one thanked her once for healing her, or for the appearance of a truly healed
person, or for curing a disease. I can't really say what it means for us to hold on to our own beliefs,
but there is that divine feeling of satisfaction when we achieve something that has to do with our
beliefs, that strengthens our bond with things that are not seen. . I would like to express my
appreciation and respect to everyone who