Despite being adapted from a book, Dekada '70 captures the essence and theme of the original work. This film has a roster of high profile stars, and is set in a recreated backdrop of Philippines in the seventies. Although the production design was faithful, some modern elements (like hairstyles and clothes) restrain the total seventies feel. The scenes were quite realistic unlike the usual low budget Philippine film, and the acting was superb (none of the camera-conscious feel), and as such it is one of the better made Philippine movies. It successfully describes what it was like for a normal family to live under the Marcos regime, and also deals with some feminist issues.
Review of The Seventies
