Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019)

A Miracle that also speaks to the Filipino heart

STORY
As it remains true to the storyline of the original Korean version, other details were added to bring out the Filipino flavor. Although I found some parts to be a bit hurried, the final scene actually made me forget about them.

ACTING
• Aga Muhlach played Joselito really well and I admire how he was able to do so without hogging the limelight. His fellow actors were able to shine in the movie as well.
• Xia Vigor's growth from a cutesy rich kid to a mature thinking daughter from a poor family was very evident in this film.
• Among the supporting actors, the one that stood out the most for me was John Arcilla.

MUSIC
Isang Himala by Katrina Velarde and Janine Teñoso's Tag-araw are good songs on their own but they become more meaningful in the context of the movie.

OVERALL
Miracle in Cell No. 7 (PH version) is a wonderful family movie and is recommendable to watch even without being a fan of the original version. If you are looking for a movie that would tear you up for all reasons, then this is a great watch.

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I have to admit, after my initial doubts, Miracle in Cell No. 7 had me laughing one minute and embarrassed-crying the next. You know what kind of embarrassed-crying~ the one that has your tears sliding on the side of your face, and to avoid anyone watching you, your sleeve cleverly touches your eyes which have begun to swell. The next moment, it was a chuckle drowned in the sniffing and suddenly you’re clapping once again. It’s an odd experience for sure, but an incredibly satisfying at that. It might get corny at times, but it’s nearly impossible to not fall for the charismatic Kal So-Won — I see Mana-chan has SOME competition or maybe Kal will fill the void of child acting as Ashida grows up.

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