Four Values in Filipino Drama and Film Nicole Marry V.

Jimelga

Reaction Paper to the Four Values in Filipino Drama and Film

Filipinos love movies. They love it so much that sometimes they invest a lot of time
and
money just to watch movies. It became part of what we are and somehowe movies affected h
ow
we live.The author listed down some reasons why Filipino movie industry needs to change th
eir viewpoint and hoe the Filipino movie industry shows negative values to everyone.

One is “maganda ang maputi” which shows the stereotype of the film industry that the
y should only cast beautiful actors instead of sticking into a realistic characterization. It
shows how
Filipino movie industries wants to show that being white is very important that's why it beca
me an obsession to some Filipino to become beautiful.

Second is “masaya ang may palabas” which shows that the important things to show i
n a movie only includes bakbakan, iyakan, sigawan, kantahan at tawanan and because if this
every
Filipino movie became painstakingly cliche. It's very repetitious and it hinders the chance for 
a movie to become more literate.

Third is “mabuti ang inaapi” which shows that the underdog will always be the hero. 
Tosum this up Filipinos love to see people suffer first only to see the same person to become
successful. Filipino became obsessed with that idea that they forgot that every success needs 
a lot of hard work
not just by daydreaming that one day you'll become a hero in your own story.

Fourth is “maganda pa ang daigdig” where this depicts that world is such a beautiful p
lace and we can peacefully in this world. This gives false hope to everyone and it hinders the
chance for everyone to face the reality.

Fifth is “values for an independent people” that depicts that the Filipino film industry
shies away from the reality and the economic problems of our society. This explains that
Filipinos needs to enlighten themselves to this kind of problems.

Sixth is “maganda ang kayumanggi” which shows that Filipino films shows only
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Four Values in Filipino Drama and Film Nicole Marry V. Jimelga

stereotype and not show casing that culture and beauty of the Philippines. Filipino film indust
ry should show Filipino aesthetics that is close to our culture.

The deep thoughts and feelings from the drama and film itself really touched the
hearts of its audience. It really amazes me until now. The way the made not just me but all of
us feel sadness. It is like a frustration on what has happened in the story. It gave me so much
of goosebumps.