Leonor Will Never Die – Movie Review
Director: Martika Ramirez Escobar
Writer: Marika Ramirez Escobar (Screenplay)
Cast
- Sheila Francisco
- Bong Cabrera (The Guerilla Is a Poet)
- Rocky Salumbides (Tarima)
- Anthony Falcon (Those Long-Haired Nights)
- Rea Molina (Hitboy)
Plot: Fiction and reality blur when Leonor, a retired filmmaker, falls into a coma after television land on her head, compelling her to become the action hero of her unfinished screenplay.
Runtime: 1 Hour 41 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Leonor Will Never Die starts as retired filmmaker Leonor (Francisco) looks to live a quiet life. She wants to be away from the spotlight, but an unfortunate event sees her stuck in a coma.
As Leonor is stuck in her coma, her loved ones start to surround her. However, he mind starts to come to life and recreate an action movie that plays in her head, as she looks to finish the screenplay she started years before.
Verdict on Leonor Will Never Die
Leonor Will Never Die is an action comedy following a woman as she finds herself trapped in her mind. She believes she is making a movie after falling into a coma. This makes her an action star in the world she has created.
The movie has a unique approach and could easily be compared to ‘One Cut of the Dead’. This is because it does something different from a typical idea and isn’t afraid to take a few risks along the way. the lower budget feel does help the movie have a heartfelt feeling and an enjoyable factor about it all.
Where to Watch: Leonor Will Never Die releases in cinemas from Friday 07 April.
Final Thoughts – Leonor Will Never Die is a wonderfully unique concept.
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