Dogs are thought to be man’s best friend, at their owners’ sides in sickness and in health. But can people be selfless enough to return the favor? In writer/director Jun Robles Lana’s Bwakaw, the eponymous dog (canine star “Princess”) comes into the life of elderly, curmudgeonly loner Rene (Eddie Garcia) and thus injects him with a newfound sense of humanity. While the story is somewhat of a retread of many “inspirational dog” films, like My Dog Skip or Hachiko: A Dog’s Story, it is executed fairly well, and the man and dog have great chemistry to propel the story and draw in viewer interest despite its flaws. The recently retired Rene lives alone and without the 21st century comfort of electricity. His only friend is former stray Bwakaw, who he still keeps at arm’s length, as she only lives on his porch. Nevertheless, Bwakaw is glued to Rene’s side as he...
- 10/3/2012
- by Caitlin Hughes
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Seventy year-old Rene (Eddie Garcia) is an elderly gay man who fits quite neatly into the crowded movie trope of "Grumpy Old Man." He doesn't have a lawn but he'd clearly want his neighbors to get off of it if he did. He doesn't seem to love anyone or anything other than his dog Bwakaw.
Eddie Garcia and Princess star in "Bwakaw", an Oscar contender from The Philippines
They say that a dog is a man's best friend but I don't think that it's usually meant quite so literally. Rene is so grumpy that you aren't always sure he loves his faithful canine shadow. In one stinging heartbreakmidway through the film a veterinarian asks him "don't you ever touch your dog?" and it occurs to you that you've rarely seen him do so.
But Bwakaw isn't a demanding girl. She follows Rene everywhere he goes… except inside his house. She's...
Eddie Garcia and Princess star in "Bwakaw", an Oscar contender from The Philippines
They say that a dog is a man's best friend but I don't think that it's usually meant quite so literally. Rene is so grumpy that you aren't always sure he loves his faithful canine shadow. In one stinging heartbreakmidway through the film a veterinarian asks him "don't you ever touch your dog?" and it occurs to you that you've rarely seen him do so.
But Bwakaw isn't a demanding girl. She follows Rene everywhere he goes… except inside his house. She's...
- 10/1/2012
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
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