Espantaho -- An Honest Review by Butch Francisco

[@RodelMendoza-k7k]

Espantaho is a masterpiece crafted by an exceptionally talented director and scriptwriter. Judy Ann Santos delivers a performance that reminds us why she is a seasoned actress of unparalleled skill and depth. Comparing her to newcomers who rely solely on crying while singing to showcase their acting prowess is simply unjust. True acting goes beyond mere tears, shouting, or delivering dramatic lines-it is about embodying a character through every nuanced expression, including silent moments where emotions are conveyed solely through the eyes. Juday's portrayal in Espantaho exemplifies this artistry, proving once again why she has remained an iconic figure in Philippine cinema. Overall, Espantaho is, in my opinion, the best film to date. It is highly creative, original, and a refreshing addition to the industry. This film is a testament to the power of collaboration between visionary storytelling and exceptional acting talent, making it a must-watch for any cinema enthusiast directed by Chito Rono and Cris Martinez

[@EdnalynFronda]

Our golden mmff Best actress queen juday ❤️❤️❤️ maganda Ang espantaho period

[@LynFabayos-yb8jd]

Judy Ann ang galing

[@rosieeugenio58]

Well majority juday deserve na nakuha ang best actress. Sa mga taong hindi matanggap bayaan na lang sila dahil frustrated na di sila nagwagi better luck next time, sorry kayo

[@meguelalhanipey3862]

Espantaho is the best ❤

[@phatsdelacruztambong4233]

For clout??? Judy Ann is the Best Actress. Actingan ang labanan dito at Judy Ann standout. Kaya nga may hurado diba??Kung para sayo si Aicelle ang Best Actress sorry hindi ikaw ang Hurado.

[@arlenefirmanes5299]

Maganda po ang #Espantaho

[@ryanuy4805]

Gandang ganda ako sa story ng espantaho 💯 hindi man sya sobrang nakakatakot pero ang ganda ng story lalo na ang pagganap nila lalo na ni judy ann💯❤️ nag expect lang kayo ng sobrang nakakatakot

[@mariaelda6271]

Exactly! Dun sila sa Taiwan hospital if fakot lang din habol nila.

[@meguelalhanipey3862]

Judy Ann Santos is best actress

[@babylenaguirre4771]

Napanood ko ang movie hindi sya nakakatakot ng husto pero gusto yun historya nya at mga gumanap talagang magagaling kaya si Juday deserve nya na manalo not like other horror parang Ulit ulit lang ang history Kaya nakakasawa at parang Parehong akting nya lagi

[@algeneotaza2723]

Nice rating

[@Aliayao82]

Hahahaha..naku move on judy ann tlga ang magaling kaya nga tinawag sya na queen sa nga drama.bakit kc pati ito pinapalabas pa eh nakkita naman tlaga c judy ann santos na magaling tlga sya.

[@rotcehompao1571]

actually i'ved watched Espantaho, di ako ganun ntakot sa mga eksena. Pero acting wise, no wonder na si Judy Ann tlaga manalo ng Best Actress dhil apakahusay nya nmn tlaga dito sa movie na ito. Ibang atake nya dito sa acting.

[@alf5155]

Espantaho is ranked #10 (the last) among all entries, in one of the reviews I read. In several reviews, they said the same thing, the only good thing about this movie is the 3 lead actors - Judy Ann, Lorna and Chanda.

[@ryanuy4805]

@@alf5155 kasi nga para umusad ang mga movies na mga close friend nila ang bida 😅😂kahit libre ako manood himala hindi ako manonood 😅

[@jennnavarro4488]

Da best Judy ann❤❤❤❤

[@MargilynCapales]

Naku, para sa akin doon pa din ako sa mga artistang dekada na sa industriya. Judy ann is the best actres. Dahil maganda ang performance niya sa espantaho..

[@julietpadilla4351]

Deserve ni juday n best actress

[@ryanuy4805]

Itong espantaho yong movie na pagtapos ko mapanood pang gusto ko ulit mapanood kasi parang may nakalimotan ako yong tipong ganun ang epikto sakin. Kaya ayon kinabukasan nanood ulit ako iba naman kasama ko hahahhaha

[@onadmangulovenan7986]

Pulled-out ang Espantaho sa maraming sinehan na. The best Chito Rono movies pa din ang Feng Shui, Sukob at The Healing. ❤

[@ginmelove]

Sinisiraan kasi ng mga bayarang influencers s paggawa ng bad reviews as content para kumita lng. Ginagamit ang platform nila s panget 😞

[@borgecruz1426]

Butch kailangan mo panindingan kung sino talaga best actress mo. Hunyango ka din eh. Kung si Aicelle Santos para sa yo Ang best actress then stands for it. Hindi yun pupurihin mo si Judy Ann pero at the back of your mind mas magaling pala para sa yo si Aicelle Santos, wag ganun kritiko ka be honest. Wag ka na pabalat bunga o may second thought pa. Remember may kanya knayang rhythm na sinusunod Ang artista sa pagarte. Iba Ang rhythm ng singers while acting, binabasehan nya Ang acting nya sa pagkanta nya. at iba Rin Ang sole actress while acting the whole piece, pangkalahatan Ang ibinibigay sa buong eksena. Kung paglalabanin mo si Aicelle Santos sa Himala as musicalle vs Nora Santos sa Himala the Movie, si Nora pa din mananalo o kahit sino pa gumanap na Elsa sa Himala the Movie na Hindi musicale, mananalo at mananalo pa din Ang actress ng Himala the Movie na hindi musical.mas okay pa na paghambingin mo si Vilma sa Uninvited Kay Judy Ann sa Espantaho. Kesa Kay Aicelle Santos mo Kay Judy Ann obvious na bias ka dahil taga GMA ka din just like Aicelle Santos.haaays...asan ang credibility....

[@ryanuy4805]

True. Plastic naman yan noon pa. bagay sila ni lolet😅

[@ludivinaburgos4131]

Hahaha korek bias din pala ito

[@ludivinaburgos4131]

Hindi Kona tinapos sinasabi Niya KAsi Nakita ko ang comment

[@kritikal12345]

Hindi ba clear na sinabi nya mas magaling si Aicelle? Also, musicals are considered films. Even in Hollywood and sa Oscars, pwede mo compare ang singing/acting performance ng isang actress sa musical vs isang actress in a drama movie. Diba nanalo nga sina Catherine Zeta-Jones (Chicago) at Anne Hathaway (Les Miserables) for musicals? Mukhang ikaw ang may bias at gusto mo lang ipilit ang opinion mo.

[@oliverdesquitado3729]

The much awaited review for Espantaho ... Finally. ✅✅✅ The strength of this movie is the fine performances of Judy Anm Santos (MMFF 2024 Best Actress Winner), Chanda Romero and Lorna Tolentino, both LT and Chanda were nominated for Best Supporting Actress. ❤️❤️❤️ Lorna Tolentio's Acting ... I think pivotal ang role niya (pwedeng pang ng Lead Actress, pwede din sa Supporting Actress) dito. I personally, I believed na LT delivered a Stunning Performance sa movie na ito. Hope manalo din siya ng award/s same thing with Chanda Romero sa darating na Award Seasons. ✅💯✅💯✅

[@ginmelove]

They all both deserving of the award!

[@Freddie-fw4dp]

Strength

[@ryanuy4805]

Siraan ng review para umangat ang movies nila na pambato😅😅😅so sad. Pero kami ng buong pamilya ko at mga nanood nagandahan. Nagpalakpakan nga kmi sa loob ng sinehan. Maganda #espantaho

[@MharzRamos]

Ewan ko sayo butch...mas magaling si juday.. d ko na maintindihan sinasabi mo.. #1 sa amin ang Espantaho.

[@almariolayug2898]

MAY HUGOT IN BETWEEN ACTING SCENE..WITH A CLEAR DIALOGUE PRONOUNCE ..WALANG SIGAWAN NA MALAKAS

[@John_Patrick14344]

meron talaga po nagpapatayan dahil sa lupa lalo sa probinsya ..kahit manood pa kayo ng soco o mbestigador

[@Rob-d2p]

So disappointing how he made Espantaho look bad and yung dami ng edits while taking this video/review says a lot.. Suspicious.. if you’re not a fan, di mo na talaga papanoorin yung movie. Not sure with the intention/s.

[@ginmelove]

Na Espantaho n ang review n ito kaya tumigil n ang video naging voice recording nlng haha Mas nag effort si Aicelle pero that doesn’t mean mas magaling kay Juday ✌️

[@Chelseachai]

😂

[@mariaelda6271]

"It's not worth it, para lang sa isang ancestral house at lupa sa probinsya? Parang hindi realistic." Don't conpare cosmopolitan life with rural life. The setting is probinsya, hence the 'espantaho" (scarecrow in Portuguese). If that old house in a small town farr from the city is the only possession I have, you better belive I'll fight tooth and nail to keep it.

[@kritikal12345]

Even relying on black magic and the supernatural for mere material possession? Please.

[@louieadam251]

Mahirap kumanta at sabay ang acting so si Aicele ang para sa akin Best Actress sa Isang Himala. Judy Ann is no question she deserves the award too. That is good in an award giving body because the judges have different taste who is who will win parang beauty pageant din yan. May sense ang mga palabas ngayun iwasan lang ang sobrang kabaklaan sa mga eksena at dialogue kasi di na maganda.

[@meguelalhanipey3862]

Mas dala sa drama

[@rrv9082]

Butch Yung worth it sayo na properties wag mong level sa worth it Para sa iba.

[@meguelalhanipey3862]

Judy Ann Santos Best actress

[@mariarosameyer6875]

Butch ikaw yata ang may Malaking butas 😅😅😅

[@marloncarranza6927]

Pambansang hunyango ng movie industry.

[@AtoNicdaoOfficial]

Dahil mong spoilers sa mga reviews mo -- sana nagpapasintabi ka muna po.

[@ludivinaburgos4131]

Pasensya ka na ha pero bias ka pala hahahhaha

[@raffydee447]

Honest opinion daw? Vilmanian yan hello?

[@kritikal12345]

Eh bakit si Aicelle ang pick nya for Best Actress? 😂

[@LynFabayos-yb8jd]

Juday Juday Juday Juday Mula noon hanggang ngayon Walang makatatalo

[@Jginger]

Its not horror, its family drama. Ang binigay na review ng Goldwin Review ay 0/5. Best Actress pa rin si #VilmaSantos #Uninvited

[@darwinsuyat8714]

Aicelle Santos in Isang Himala❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@ryanuy4805]

Aicell hahhahhahahhh galing na galing kay aicell😅 layo ng acting nya kay judy ann. Kahit tanggalin pa ni aicell mo ang lalamonan nya hindi nya matatalo sa actingan si judy ann. Hayyyyssss

[@robli1852]

Fan mentality. Napaka subjective 😂

[@DaliaIllustrisimo-rx8nc]

Kahit kalan DQ bet yan c judy ann.. Bet q pa c Claudine o Angeluo

[@liannealcantara5635]

D mo pala bet bat nandito ka 😂 d ka nman kawalan kay Juday kung d mo sya bet.Magpakatotoo tayo matagal ng napag iwanan ni Juday yung dalawang Idol mo magsama kayo alis dito 😝🤣🤣. Di rin pala bet ng Idol mong c Claudine c Angelu mas gusto nya c Juday. Magkaaway pala dalawang Idol mo bwahaha

[@onadmangulovenan7986]

Pangit ang mga reviews about Espantaho.

[@Jginger]

@onadmangulovenan7986 >>> 0/5 ang binigay ang rating ng Goldwin Review

[@DarylVacal]

Plastic

[@Jginger]

Nakita mo na ang acting ni Juday sa Espantaho at #VilmaSantos sa Uninvited sino sa iyo ang dapat mag Best Actress sa kanilang dalawa?

[@renebautista0923]

Juday

[@ladyshine0704]

Juday. Kung gusto mo insist vilma gawa ka sarili mong festival😂😂😂😂

[@billygene5566]

kaya nga​@@ladyshine0704

[@kritikal12345]

Mahusay sila pareho pero mas may impact ang performance ni Vilma.

[@krischua5879]

Pangit ang kuwento sayang pera ko magaling lang talaga si Juday at Ms.Chanda na ewan ko ba bakit hindi nanalo best supporting actress

[@ryanuy4805]

Pareho naman tayo ng rate 4/5 don lang ako nakulangan sa pagpatay kay JC... Nag expect ako magkakarambula muna sila nila judy ann at chadra bago sya mapatay ng espantaho. Pinokpok lang kasi sya ni chandra eh😅 buong story para sakin. Kasama mga friends ko nagandahan kamo sa story. Family story at lalo na sa pagmamahal ng isang ina sa kanyang anak.

[@reginerosaupan6957]

SIGURO DAPAT GUMAWA KA NG MOVIE..IKAW ANG SCRIPTWRITER AT DIRECTOR PARA PERFECT ANG MOVIE..YUN LANG KUNG MAY MANONOOD😂

[@joumarkancheta388]

alam mo ba yong movie critic? kung hindi balik ka grade 1

[@onadmangulovenan7986]

Butch Francisco is one the few credible movie critics. Former member of Urian ir Manunuri. Ano pa ang gusto mong malaman?

[@onadmangulovenan7986]

Ang mga ganitong comment ang nagpapakita ng papaurong na mentalidad mayroon ang mga Pilipino. Anong klaseng anak kaya mayroon siya paglaki ng mga bata? Kawawang bansa.

[@boyoorm.7966]

Siguro hindi ka nag-take ng Film or Literary Criticism nung college kaya this goes way above your intelligence, if meron man . . .

[@MargilynCapales]

Tama ka diyan.. Mahirap kaya gumawa ng pelikula lalo na kung yong artista mo di masyado magaling umarte puro pa cute lang di sama sa mga artista may napapatunayan na at dekada na sa industriya. ❤❤❤❤

[@edgarjauod3833]

For me vilma is more deserving as best actress than juday. Mas madami emotions pinakita si vilma sa movie nya. Juday kakasawa na acting. Mara clara days pa

[@LynFabayos-yb8jd]

Juday is the best

[@RodelMendoza-k7k]

Espantaho is a masterpiece crafted by an exceptionally talented director and scriptwriter. Judy Ann Santos delivers a performance that reminds us why she is a seasoned actress of unparalleled skill and depth. Comparing her to newcomers who rely solely on crying while singing to showcase their acting prowess is simply unjust. True acting goes beyond mere tears, shouting, or delivering dramatic lines-it is about embodying a character through every nuanced expression, including silent moments where emotions are conveyed solely through the eyes. Juday's portrayal in Espantaho exemplifies this artistry, proving once again why she has remained an iconic figure in Philippine cinema. Overall, Espantaho is, in my opinion, the best film to date. It is highly creative, original, and a refreshing addition to the industry. This film is a testament to the power of collaboration between visionary storytelling and exceptional acting talent, making it a must-watch for any cinema enthusiast directed by Chito Rono and Cris Martinez