
Director: Uro Q. dela Cruz Writer: Jun Lana (story and screenplay) Stars: Jomari Yllana, LJ Moreno, Eric Fructuoso, Hazel Espinosa, Carlos Morales, Maricel Morales Cholo Escaño, Wendell Ramos, Isko Salvador, Ogie Diaz, Jackie de Guzman, William Martinez, Krista Ranillo Jimwell Stevens, Mike Gayoso
Remakes. Reboots. Reinventions. Redundancy. It's the common practice in Hollywood of late, sometimes offering us victorious reimagining of what can be considered cinematic classics while also, more often, falling flat on their UN-imaginative faces in utter defeat and lackluster results. Admittedly, with this in mind, I went into the newest incarnation of "The War of the Roses" with typical trepidation and cautious optimism.
I can say without question, that this is the first movie I’ve ever seen where art imitates life so much that I could 100% identify with it on a personal level. The predominately Black cast of characters are people with hopes, dreams, fears, and ambitions.
The movie makes it abundantly clear that Meeka becoming an official heir is the most likely going to happen. But if you are expecting to see a movie about Meeka’s perseverance and eventual ascent to the throne, prepare to be deeply disappointed.
Despite this genre not being a new one, The Novice offers a fresh perspective with its study of performance anxiety