Feng Shui

Feng Shui is another sequel from Chito Roño's 2004-hit with the same title, launching Kris Aquino as the Queen of Philippine Horror Movies. Now with Coco Martin, Joy, played by Aquino, tries to fight the curse of the bagua, a Chinese lucky charm that she had ten years ago that brought her great wealth and opportunities but in turn, gets people's lives, together with Lester, Martin's character.

It's more of a bloody than a scary movie--from all those stabbing, shooting, punching, etc. Frankly, it's attempt to scare people wasn't effective--I don't know if the people are just overacting, but personally, I find the scenes funny [or I found people shouting at it funny]. From the sudden presence of those ghosts and all, the attempt of easing the pressure inside the cinema through unexpected gestures by the characters [when Joonee Gamboa's character slaps Doug, played by Ian Veneracion--epic], it is plain funny.

It also tries to puzzle minds of the viewers and reveal some in the end, just like what happened to Lester. It was an effective additive for excitement--moviegoers try to answer what happens next. But it wasn't specified in the end if they have ended the curse of the bagwa. Does this mean there will be another movie for it?

It's action part was so revealing, that even I was shock. Never underestimate one's capacity--Kris Aquino can actually do heavy movements, such as running to escape enemies. And what would you expect from Martin? Brilliant, indeed.

It's hard to compare which one is scarier and more effective, its predecessor or this one since I haven't seen the 2004 hit, but good thing, Chito Roño has placed a small background of the bagwa in the present movie, which gives youngsters a chance to know what that bagwa really is. What I know is that, it was plain funny and wasn't able to deliver its viewers' expectations. It is not so remarkable too. I saw the movie just yesterday, but I don't remember some parts anymore.

Is it just me who finds horror movies funny?