Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience
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Directed by | Mark A. Reyes V |
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Screenplay by | Suzette Doctolero |
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Cinematography | Gary L. Gardose |
Edited by | Paolo Mendoza |
Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
Languages | Filipino (2023 release) Japanese (Ultra Electromagnetic Edition) |
Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience is a 2023 Philippine action drama science fantasy film produced by GMA Entertainment Group in association with Telesuccess Productions, Toei Company and Sunrise and released by GMA Network and GMA Pictures. It was directed by Mark A. Reyes from a screenplay written by Suzette Doctolero, and co-written Loi Nova, Libay Trinidad and Jake Somera.[1][2]
Based on the Japanese anime television series of the same name, the film covers footage from the first 15 episodes of the Philippine live action adaptation television series of the aformentioned anime, Voltes V: Legacy. The film stars Miguel Tanfelix, Radson Flores, Matt Lozano, Raphael Landicho and Ysabel Ortega.
Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience premiered in SM North EDSA, Quezon City and in SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City, Philippines on April 19, 2023; 2 weeks before Voltes V: Legacy premiered in GMA Network on May 8, 2023.[3][4][5][6][7]
Japan will release the Ultra Electromagnetic Edition of the film in theaters on October 18, 2024. This production will feature improved editing and additional scenes not shown in the original release.[8][9]
Cast and characters
[edit]- Miguel Tanfelix as Steve Armstrong[10]
- Radson Flores as Mark Gordon
- Matt Lozano as Robert "Big Bert" Armstrong
- Raphael Landicho as Little Jon Armstrong
- Ysabel Ortega as Jamie Robinson
- Martin del Rosario as Zardoz
- Liezel Lopez as Zandra
- Epy Quizon as Zuhl
- Carlo Gonzales as Draco
- Gabby Eigenmann as Oscar Robinson
- Neil Ryan Sese as Larry Hook
- Albert Martinez as Richard Hamaguchi Smith
- Christian Vasquez as Zu Zambojil
- Ryan Eigenmann as Zu Zander
- Chanda Romero as Sandra
- Nico Antonio as Oslack
- Jamie Wilson as Garth
- Elle Villanueva as Eva Sanchez
- Jamir Zabarte as Tomas del Rosario
- Sophia Senoron as Ally Chan
- Crystal Paras as Judy / Judalah
- Angela Alarcon as Kelly Bautista
- Dave Duque as PJ
- Julia Pascual as Anna
- Kimson Tan as Tadao Santiago
- Migs Villasis as Apable
- Joaquin Manansala as Edwards
- Jon Lucas as Ignacio
- Dion Ignacio as Obgen
- Juan Rodrigo as Baden
- Kyle Ocampo as Amira
- Kokoy de Santos as Harvey Perez
- Michael V. as the voice of Octo-1[11]
- Dennis Trillo as Hrothgar / Ned Armstrong
- Carla Abellana as Mary Ann Armstrong[12]
- Max Collins as Rozalia
- Carlos Siguion Reyna as a Boazanian emperor
- Seth dela Cruz as younger Steve
- Steven Canja as younger Bert
- Khaine dela Cruz as younger Zardoz
Release
[edit]Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience premiered in SM North EDSA, Quezon City and in SM Mall of Asia, Pasay on April 19, 2023.[3][5][6]
Japan will release the Ultra Electromagnetic Edition of the film in theaters on October 18, 2024. This version will feature Japanese audio and additional scenes not included in the Cinematic Experience release shown in the Philippines.[8][13][14][15][16]
Reception
[edit]A positive review in The Philippine Star stated, "Although multilingual in dialogues, the movie mostly showcases a more poetic form of Filipino, occasionally injected with gay lingo and modern-day pop culture terms like “fake news,” which help bring the “Voltes V” brand from the ‘70s to today’s Gen-Zs."[17] A review on PEP, also positive, admitted, "It is easy to get lost in its superb visual effects, albeit there are a few hard-to-miss details that demonstrates the limitations of CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery). One example is the cartoonish appearance of the Voltes V members while alighting from the launch conveyors."[18] Another review, in PhilStar Life, found the film was a "good preview" of the series but presented some flaws in is conception.[19]
In 2024, The Mindanao Times announced that the film would be the first "Tagalog film to be featured in the Japan Film Festival."[20]
References
[edit]- ^ Ramos, Jansen (28 May 2021). "Voltes V: Legacy officially starts production". GMA Network. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Godinez, Bong (4 January 2023). "Director Mark Reyes reveals dos and don'ts of making Voltes V: Legacy". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ a b Tunac, Hermes Joy (19 April 2023). "5 exciting things to expect from 'Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience'". GMA News Online. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ GMA Integrated News (24 March 2024). "'Voltes V Legacy: The Cinematic Experience' trailer released". GMA News Online. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ a b "'Voltes V: Legacy' wows audience at star-studded premiere". Malaya Business Insight. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ a b Ramos, Jansen (3 May 2023). "'Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience,' showing pa rin sa big screen hanggang May 9". GMA News Online (in Tagalog). Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "'Voltes V: Legacy' holds star-studded cinema premiere". The Manila Times. 22 April 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ a b Cruz, Hazel Jane (5 June 2024). "'Voltes V: Legacy - The Cinematic Experience' to be released in Japan in October". GMA Network. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Llemit, Kathleen (3 February 2024). "'Voltes V: Legacy' movie to be released with Japanese dubbing". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Bernardino, Stephanie (28 July 2024). "Cast of Voltes V: Legacy unveiled". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "Michael V confirms to be the voice of Octo-1 in his official Facebook page". Facebook.
- ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline (6 April 2022). "Carla Abellana to play Mary Ann Armstrong on Voltes V: Legacy". GMA Network.
- ^ Pornel, Atom (5 June 2024). "Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience to be released in Japanese theaters". Good News Pilipinas. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ GMA Integrated News (17 January 2024). "Japanese Film Festival 2024: 'Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience' returns to the big screen". GMA News Online. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ GMA Integrated News (4 June 2024). "'Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience' is heading to Japan!". GMA News Online. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Ruiz, Marah (11 June 2024). "Director Mark Reyes excited for the Japanese screening of 'Voltes V: Legacy - The Cinematic Experience'". GMA Network. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Afinidad-Bernardo, Deni Rose M. "'Voltes V: Legacy' review: Finally, a Filipino movie that could rival Marvel, DC". Philstar.com. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ "Voltes V: Legacy–The Cinematic Experience lives up to hype as visual feast!".
- ^ "REVIEW: 'Voltes V: Legacy' is a technical triumph of Filipino-made VFX". Philstar Life. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ Tanudtanud, Gio J. (10 February 2024). "Japanese film fest returns to SM City". Mindanao Times. Retrieved 9 October 2024.