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Lolo and the Kid

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Lolo and the Kid
Promotional release poster
Directed byBenedict Mique
Written byBenedict Mique
Produced byBenedict Mique
Starring
CinematographyMark Joseph Cosico
Edited byNoah Tonga
Music byIsha Abubakar
Production
company
Lonewolf Films
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • August 7, 2024 (2024-08-07)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Lolo and the Kid (lit. Grandpa and the Kid) is a 2024 Philippine drama film written, produced, and directed by Benedict Mique. Starring Euwenn Mikaell and Joel Torre, with the special participation of Juan Karlos, the hard-hitting emotional drama film revolves around the relationship between an adult hustler and a child.[1]

Lolo and the Kid premiered on Netflix on August 7, 2024.[2] On August 11, 2024, the film reached number 1 spot in Netflix's top 10 movies in the Philippines.[3]

Synopsis

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A hustler and the child he has taken in routinely con the wealthy, but a life-changing opportunity could end their inseparable bond.

Cast

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Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 83% of 6 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.40/10.[8] The movie received a score of 61/100 from 10 reviews according to review aggregator website Kritikultura, indicating generally positive reviews.[9]

Archi Sengupta of LeisureByte.com gave the film a rating of 3 over 5 and wrote; Lolo and the Kid feels a tad bit rushed sometimes but there’s enough emotion and genuineness here for the movie to be memorable. Thanks to fantastic performances, the movie leaves you emotional and you can feel Lolo’s mindset shift about Kid’s future the more time we spend with them. It’s Euwenn Mikael Aleta and Joel Torre’s film through and through and that’s evident in every frame.[10]

Daniel Hart of Ready Steady Cut gave the film a positive review and rated it 4 out of 5 and he wrote; The Filipino film pitches a premise that’s difficult to process emotionally because you are unsure what to feel.[11]

John Serba of Decider satisfied at the film and gave it a positive feedback and he wrote; Lolo and the Kid has its issues, but its depiction of a grandfather/grandson dynamic is nice enough to warrant a very mild recommendation.[12]

Jason Flatt of But Why Tho? A Geek Community gave the film a rating of 8 over 10 and wrote; Lolo and the Kid is sweet and simple... most definitely give this one a watch when you’re looking for something bittersweet to enjoy.[13]

Soundtrack

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Through The Years (Lolo and the Kid OST)
Soundtrack album by
ReleasedAugust 29, 2024
Recorded2024
Length3:58
LabelIsland Records Philippines
track listing
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Through The Years"Juan Karlos Labajo3:58

References

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  1. ^ Fulido, Gretchen (August 7, 2024). "'Lolo and the Kid' on Netflix: Joel Torre, Euwenn Mikael Aleta shine in touching family drama". ABS-CBN News.
  2. ^ "'Firefly' star Euwenn Mikaell and Joel Torre's 'Lolo and the Kid' premieres on Netflix in August". GMA Integrated News. July 11, 2024.
  3. ^ Eguia, Aljon (August 11, 2024). "Juan Karlos, Euwenn Mikael Aleta shine in 'Lolo and the Kid'". Daily Tribune. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  4. ^ Kang, Kristine (July 15, 2024). "Euwenn Mikaell and Joel Torre star in film Lolo and the Kid". GMA Network. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Fullido, Gretchen (July 10, 2024). "Lolo and the Kid on Netflix: Joel Torre, Euwenn Mikael Aleta shine in touching family drama". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Purnell, Kristofer (July 10, 2024). "Joel Torre, Euwenn Mikael Aleta star in Netflix's Lolo and the Kid". Philstar. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  7. ^ a b c d Kang, Kristine (August 9, 2024). "'Lolo and the Kid' ranks 1 in Netflix's top 10 movies in the Philippines". GMA Network.
  8. ^ "Lolo and the Kid (2024)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  9. ^ "Lolo and the Kid (2024) reviews". Kritikultura. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  10. ^ Sengupta, Archi (August 7, 2024). "Lolo and the Kid Review: Emotional Film Made Great by Its Performances". LeisureByte.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  11. ^ Hart, Daniel (August 7, 2024). "Why 'Lolo and the Kid' Will Leave You Torn and Touched". Ready Steady Cut. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  12. ^ Serba, John (August 7, 2024). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Lolo and the Kid' on Netflix, a Film About a Grandfather-Grandson Grifter Duo". Decider. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  13. ^ Flatt, Jason (August 12, 2024). "REVIEW: 'Lolo And The Kid' Is Simple And Sweet". But Why Tho? A Geek Community. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  14. ^ "Through the Years by JK". Spotify. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
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