8 Parasyte Part 1 (Live Action Film)

Last Feb. 2015, I read the review of the Japanese movie, Parasyte by Philbert Ortiz in clickthecity.com. When he gave it a rating of  4.5/5, I decided to catch it at SM Megamall cinema. Since then, it has become one of my favorite movies. Take note, I am not a fan of the genre (science fiction/horror film) so for me, the fact that I liked this movie meant it had an appeal beyond its manga fans.  It is really pretty good considering that it sets up what will happen in Part 2.

I have always felt bad that it was not given a wider release in cinemas in Metro Manila. I  love Hollywood movies (Bridge of Spies is one recent movie with the strong team of director Steven Speilberg and Tom Hanks), but it is nice to discover a movie worth watching that is not from Hollywood.

Another popular anime live action movie from Japan is the three part Rurouni Kenshin which has a big fan base and enjoyed more screen time in the Philippines. The visit of charismatic lead star Takeru Satoh to promote the film in Manila gave the trilogy more exposure. Original dvds are available which make it more accessible to film buffs.    

Now with my very own original DVD copy of the movie courtesy of my sister Eileen who brought it to Manila from the States on October 20, I now have a chance to share this excellent movie with my EEP students.

I loved that the movie is both gross and cool and the charming leads Shatomi Sometani (Shinichi) and Ai Hashimoto (Satomi Murano) and Migi (voiced by Sadao Abe) made me an instant fan.

MOVIE TIME!!!