MALIKOT... Mapaglarong Haliparot

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Malikot
Isinasalaysay ng Malikot (Cinex Films, Inc) ang karanasan ni Evelyn Villaestrella (Alma Moreno), isang interior decorator na dumanas ng malaking iskandalo sa mismong araw ng kanyang kasal. Dala ng labis na kahihiyan, ginusto ni Evelyn na makipaglaro na lamang sa bawat lalaking mahuhumaling sa angkin niyang kagandahan. Makikilala niya si Raffy Almonte (Vic Silayan), isang mayamang negosyanteng kumuha ng kanyang serbisyo upang ayusin ang tinutuluyang condominium unit. Ngunit hindi dito nagwawakas ang pagsasalarawan ng kanyang pakikipaglaro. Kasangkot din ang kanyang nobyong potograpong si Zen Jamir (Christopher de Leon) at Benjo (Jay Ilagan), ang kaisa-isang anak ni Raffy. Sa mas malawak na pagtingin, biktima ni Evelyn ang mga lalaking kanyang pinaglalaruan. Sa simula, tila hindi siya makakabangon sa kahihiyang dulot ng pagkakaudlot ng kanyang kasal, ngunit kailangang harapin niya ang kanyang suliranin habang pinipilit baguhin ang mababang pagtingin ng lipunan sa kanya. Simple ang daloy ng pelikula subalit tahas at malinaw nitong natatalakay ang mga problema sa pamamagitan ng malikhaing paggamit ng mga kumbersasyon at sitwasyon sa pang-araw-araw na buhay ng mga tauhan. Subalit natatangi ang pelikula dahil sa matagumpay nitong pagtatangkang ilahad ang proseso tungo sa paglaya ng babae. Mula sa paglimi sa kanyang sinapit, tandisang ginamit ng babae ang kanyang mga mangingibig sa yugto pa namang nagkaroon ang mga ito ng paninilay-nilay.

Maituturing na paghulagpos ang Malikot sa pinairal na patakaran hinggil sa pagpapakita ng katawan ng babae. Sinematiko ang rendisyon ng pelikula sa mga tauhan. Ibig sabihin, mababanaag lamang ang hubog at maseselang bahagi ng katawan bukod pa sa mahusay na pagtiyap ng iba pang elemento ng pelikula, istoryang may kabuluhan at may pag-unawa sa mga karakter na binubuhay. Kailangang tandaang malinaw na sumakay ang Malikot sa mga kahingian ng panahon, isang pelikulang pansamantalang umaliw sa mga manonood na nagtatampok sa katawan ng babae bilang sentral na panghatak ng pelikula. Alalahanin ring panahon ito ng umiigting na pagpatay ng diktaduryang Marcos sa katawan at isip ng mga mamamayang humuhulagpos sa paniniil sa mga karapatang pantao. Nagbago ang antas ng ipinapalagay na boldness ng Malikot depende sa pagpapakita ng katawan ng tao relatibo sa anggulo ng kamera at sa umiiral na pamantayang moral ng lipunan. Ang anyo ng sineng erotiko ay bunga hindi ng makitid na klasipikasyon ng sine kundi higit ng negosasyong kultural hinggil  sa mga sistema ng mga pagpapahalaga at pagpapakahulugan sa lipunan. Dumadaloy ang negosasyong ito sa iba't-ibang institusyong panlipunan na nagbibigay ng hatol sa kung ano ang mga dapat tanggapin o pairaling pamantayan ng buhay-Pilipino. Nakadikit din sa pelikula ang isyu ng erotisismo sa larangan ng pag-iimahe sa babae bilang talipandas, haliparot o mang-aagaw ng kasintahang mahusay na inilulugar ang karakter sa busisi o lente ng panlipunang kontekstuwalisasyon  bilang sex objek.

Direksiyon: Eddie Rodriguez
Dulang Pampelikula: Iskho Lopez At Eddie Rodriguez
Sinematograpiya: Ricardo Remias
Musika: I.S. Verdin
Editing: Joe Mendoza
Disenyo: Iskho Lopez
Produksiyon: Cinex Films, Inc.
Release Date: July 9, 1982

24 Response to "MALIKOT... Mapaglarong Haliparot"

  1. Dennis says:
    10:15 AM

    Hi Jojo!

    Nice insights on the film. I don't recall seeing the film even on TV.

    The film's title a bit suggestive but it felt more like a serious drama than Alma's previous works that capitalizes more on her body.

  2. Dennis says:
    10:23 AM

    By the way, love your post's title hehe...

  3. Jojo Devera says:
    10:31 AM

    Hello Dennis!

    Thanks so much... I'm quite surprised that not a lot of people are aware of this movie. Alma Moreno appeared in a handful of significant films and I firmly believe Malikot to be one of them. The original title was Huwag Kang Malikot Sa Aparato which the censors deemed to be too suggestive that's why it was shortened to Malikot. Alma does here share of sexy scenes in the movie but not as bold as her appearances in Bomba Star or Lumakad Kang Hubad Sa Mundong Ibabaw...

  4. Jojo Devera says:
    10:32 AM

    I wanted my post to have a catchy title... I'm glad it caught your attention.

  5. ronald says:
    11:46 AM

    Hi Jojo,

    Alma was so pretty in her younger days and like the other sexy stars in the 80s, it's an added bonus that she can act too.

    I'm not usually a fan of Eddie Rodriguez as a director, but based on your incisive review this seems to be one of his good ones.
    Regards,
    RSE

  6. Jojo Devera says:
    12:01 PM

    Hello Ron,

    Alma was definitely one of the most beautiful faces who graced the silver screen. I always thought that she can act proof of which were her performances in Mania By Night, Bomba Star, Ligaw Na Bulaklak and Malikot where she was pitted against three of the country's top dramatic actors Christopher de Leon, Jay Ilagan and Vic Silayan. But it was in an episode of Lino Brocka Presents Hiyas that made me realize that she can really showcase exceptional dramatic ability.

    As for Eddie Rodriguez, he has always been an excellent filmmaker. Among his best are Pag-Ibig Ko'y Awitin Mo, Unang Yakap, Init O Lamig, Turuang Apoy and this one. Although when he started directing for Viva in the late 80's he never made another film worthy of his talent.

  7. Dennis says:
    10:59 PM

    I have no idea with the movie Jojo and the cast is very impressive pala(Jay Ilagan, Christopher De Leon and Vic Silayan)! Imdb.com doesn't include Malikot in her filmography.

    The original title Huwag Kang Malikot Sa Aparato is quite catchy and funny as well. I suddenly remember if my memory serves me right. Aliw used to be called Aliw, Sir? but was deemed to suggestive, too.

    I agree with Ronald/RSE, Alma is very pretty during that time.

    Yes, I love your post's title hehe... Just like 'Where's The Funny?" (Haha) in Galawgaw but I wasn't able to comment na on that.

  8. Arcy says:
    12:54 AM

    Alma is low-key here in terms of performance.

  9. Jojo Devera says:
    3:59 AM

    Malikot's cast is competent indeed added to the fact that Eddie Rodriguez was also the country's foremost Drama King. I realized na wala sa IMDB ang Malikot. Maraming mga pelikula ang wala sa kanilang listahan...

    I thought the original title would confuse most moviegoers and think it might be a comedy. Malikot is a more catchy and sexier title. You're right, Dennis! Aliw's title used to be Aliw, Sir? but again the censors intervened and had to change the film's title.

    I try my best to make the titles of my posts a bit more intriguing to stir interest...

  10. Jojo Devera says:
    4:00 AM

    I couldn't agree more Arcy... Alma's performance in Malikot is much better than her FAMAS nominated role in I Confess, although she was also good in Babalik Ka Rin...

  11. Dennis says:
    1:21 PM

    Yes, Eddie Rodriguez is very visible that time. I do remember him in Gabun, High School Circa and Sharon's father in Bukas Luluhod Ang Mga Tala.

    One word title takes a different meaning nga. Just like Aliw na tinanggal ang Sir pero you still get the theme/message.

    I've been reading your past posts and found those other post title's quite funny not to mention catchy. ;-)

  12. Jojo Devera says:
    1:40 PM

    Most visible talaga... he appeared in a lot of movies during the time and managed to direct films as well.

    Usung-uso kasi noon ang mga one word titles dahil mas malakas ang recall but siyempre when Viva started producing komiks based melodramas na kilometric ang titles, 'yun naman ang maging trend.

    Thanks for reading my old posts and for constantly visiting my blog, Dennis!

  13. Dennis says:
    4:02 AM

    Danny Zialcita is also famous for coming up with lengthy titles like Nagalit ang Buwan...Viva used to ask naman questions sa mga movies nila - Bakit Iisa Lamang Ang Puso?, Bakit Kaytagal Ng Sandali?, Bakit Ikaw Ikaw Pa Rin? .....

    Your blog posts are worth visiting more than once Jojo.

  14. Carlo says:
    8:41 AM

    Hello. I don't recall much of thie movie but didn't Alma's character got shot at in the end (from Vic's hired goon)?

    Also, would you agree that Rio Locsin is a much more natural actress than Alma? After seeing Ina Kapatid Anak in which Rio more than stood her ground against Lolita & Charito, I couldn't imagine Alma doing the same.

  15. Jojo Devera says:
    2:22 PM

    Thanks so much Dennis! Danny Zialcita's movies also have kilometric titles. There'a also May Lamok Sa Loob Ng Kulambo and it's sequel May Daga Sa Labas Lungga...

    The only Viva movie na nagustuhan ko ang title was Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit...

  16. Jojo Devera says:
    2:27 PM

    Hi Carlo,

    No Alma's character wasn't shot at the end of the movie.

    Of the three, meaning Alma, Lorna and Rio, Rio was the first one to show maturity as an actress. I didn't like her performance in Ina, Kapatid, Anak but she was brilliant in Manila By Night na kahit hindi siya ang nag-dub ng lines niya she was still nominated sa Urian as Best Actress and of course in Haplos. Alma on the other hand was good in Mga Bilanggong Birhen and Ligaw Na Bulaklak also in Manila By Night and she was able to handle herself quite well in Malikot...

  17. Dennis says:
    11:02 PM

    Yes, I like that title, too Jojo. I also like Bakit Kaytagal Ng Sandali? Not only for the title but the story as well. Well-told story of greed in my book. Viva didn't released that on dvd!

  18. Jojo Devera says:
    3:00 AM

    Most of the films you mentioned were released on Betamax / VHS format but surprisingly not on VCD or DVD. I used to order my videotapes at Viva Video in LA but they closed their offices in the late 90's...

  19. Dennis says:
    3:45 AM

    You're absolutely right Jojo. Those we're not released in digital format videos. I long for those days when tagalog betamax covers were actual movie posters used to promote the movies. It gives credibility to the movie itself in my opinion.

  20. Jojo Devera says:
    1:57 PM

    Maganda talaga ang cover art ng mga Beta at VHS tapes kasi nga they use the original poster... I scanned some of my covers and uploaded them on this blog's facebook page, sana mabisita mo...

  21. Dennis says:
    3:05 AM

    Thanks for heads-up Jojo! I will.

  22. Jojo Devera says:
    4:35 PM

    Sige Dennis, salamat sa pagbisita and let me know what you think...

  23. Dennis says:
    12:09 AM

    Jojo, just joined na rin. Nice Facebook page. More video covers posts! hehe... I dig looking at tagalog posters and original video covers!

  24. Jojo Devera says:
    1:41 AM

    Thanks so much Dennis! Sige will try to upload more video covers and check out the videos ng mga clips ng movies that I reviewed sa blog...

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