My Little Bossings
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Directed by | Marlon N. Rivera |
Written by | Bibeth Orteza[1] |
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Cinematography | Lee Briones Meily |
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Music by | Jessie Lasaten |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
Language | Filipino |
Box office | ₱375.9 million (US$7.4 million) |
My Little Bossings (also known as Torky and My Little Bossings) is a 2013 Filipino
which was released in theaters nationwide on December 25, 2013, byThe film also marks Bimby Yap Jr.'s theatrical debut,[5] and also the last film appearance of comedian Tado Jimenez, who died in a bus accident in Bontoc, Mountain Province on February 7, 2014, at the age of 39.[10]
The film broke box-office records in the Philippines upon its nationwide release in theaters, even holding the highest opening day record of ₱50.5 million. It previously held the title of being the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time until it was broken by Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy.
In spite of negative reviews from critics owing to its extensive use of
Plot
Torky (
Cast
Main cast
- Vic Sotto as Victor "Torky" Villanueva
- Kris Aquino as Barbara "Baba" Atienza
- Ryzza Mae Dizon[14] as Ching
- Bimby Yap[14]as Justin/Tintoy
Supporting cast
- Jaclyn Jose as Marga Atienza
- Aiza Seguerraas Ice
- Jose Manalo as Parak
- Paolo Ballesteros as Alat
- Barbie Forteza as Rosy
- Neil Coleta as Dino
- Neil Ryan Sese as Jumbo
- Erika Padilla as Leni
- Lui Manansala as Sister Remy
- Nico Antonio as Bodgie
Special participation
- Gian Sotto as Police 1
- Wahoo Sotto as Police 2
- Jasper Visaya as Police 3
- Pauleen Luna as Paleng
- Roi Vinzon as Andy
- Tado Jimenezas Joker
- Jimmy Santos as Barangay Captain
- Joey de Leon as Agent Bryant (NBA/NBI)
- Oyo Sottoas Agent Kobe (NBA/NBI)
- Ruby Rodriguez as Janet Napulis
- Andrei Palabay as Bimby's friend
Critical reception
My Little Bossings was released to negative reception from critics, despite opening at first place in the box office.[15]
Much of the criticism was directed at the film's plot and editing, citing lack of production value and its extensive and blatant use of product placement.
A more positive review by Myra Grace Calulo of Philippine Entertainment Portal, however, saying that the film is “a family flick that sprinkled with gags and a lot of heart”, although she also noted the lack of character development and the story being “too drawn out at times”.[21]
Sotto later addressed criticism of the film in a taped interview, stating “I’m open to all criticism, most especially if it's constructive. This is what we call democracy. I respect everyone's opinions. Just as how I respect the millions of viewers who were happy and amused at our film,” He later added, “What's important is it was a record-breaking festival.”[15]
Box office
The film grossed ₱50.5 million on opening day, setting the highest record ever attained by a Filipino movie of all time.
The film has grossed some ₱350.9 million by January 4, 2014, setting the highest box office record gross ever attained by a Filipino movie of all time.
Awards
Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result |
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2013 | Metro Manila Film Festival[22] | Third Best Picture | My Little Bossings | Won |
Best Supporting Actress | Aiza Seguerra
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Best Child Performer | Ryzza Mae Dizon | Won | ||
Best Original Theme Song | Jan K. Ilacad | Won | ||
2014 |
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards[23] |
Most Popular Film Directors | Marlon Rivera (with Wenn Deramas ) |
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Phenomenal Stars | Vic Sotto (with Vice Ganda) | Won | ||
Phenomenal Child Stars | James "Bimby" Aquino-Yap |
Won |
Sequel
Sotto initially hinted at a possible My Little Bossings sequel in a 2014 interview.[11] While not much information has been released about the film at the tine, it was then later revealed that the sequel will be entitled My Bossing's Adventures and is a fantasy-adventure anthology film, with Sotto and Dizon reprising their roles. The film was released on December 25, 2014, as an official entry for the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival.[12]
See also
- Mac and Me, a 1988 family film which received similar negative reception for extensive product placement
- List of films considered the worst
References
- ^ a b "'My Little Bossings' predicted to be MMFF 2013's runaway winner". Tribune.net.ph. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn. "39th Metro Manila Film Fest entries revealed". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
- ^ Cayabyab, Nes. "8 official entries sa 39th MMFF". Bombo Radyo Philippines. Archived from the original on June 22, 2013. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
- ^ "MMDA announces 8 official entries for MMFF 2013". Lionheart.TV. Archived from the original on June 21, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
- ^ a b "Ryzza Mae, Bimby in 'Torky and My Little Bossing' trailer". ABS-CBN Corporation News. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ^ Umbao, Ed (November 2, 2013). "MMFF Entry Movie "My Little Bossings" Trailer Released". Philippine News.ph. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ^ ""My Little Bossings" Movie Trailer Released". Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ^ "Torky at Little Bossing baka mag-No. 1". Philippine Star. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ^ Bonoan, Reggee (June 15, 2013). "KRIS: Sina BIMBY at VIC ang bida sa 'TORKY AND MY LITTLE BOSSING'!". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 28, 2014.
- ^ "Comedian Tado among 14 dead in bus crash in Mt. Province". GMA News Online. February 7, 2014.
- ^ a b Macahindog, Jecelyn (February 4, 2014). "'My Little Bossings' sequel in the works?". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
- ^ a b "'My Little Bossings' sequel in the works?". Tempo. February 6, 2014. Archived from the original on May 10, 2014. Retrieved April 28, 2014.
- ^ Rula, Gorgy (October 30, 2014). "Ryzza Mae Dizon gave ideas for MMFF entry". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
- ^ a b "Ryzza Mae to Bimby: Mag-Tagalog ka!". ABS-CBN Corporation News. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ^ a b Smith, Chuck. "Vic Sotto: 'I'm open to all criticism'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
- ^ a b Franco, Bernie. "Blogger Lourd de Veyra posts message for Vic Sotto: "Puwede namang magpatawa pa rin habang nagtataas ng antas ng kalidad ng paggawa ng pelikula."". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved July 10, 2017.
- ^ Garcia, Joseph. "One long commercial". BusinessWorld. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
- ^ Dy, Philbert. "My Little Bossings Movie Review - Contempt for the Audience". ClickTheCity.com. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
- ^ Marasigan, Zig (January 1, 2014). "'My Little Bossings': The horrible business of show business". Rappler. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
- ^ de Veyra, Lourd. "An Open Letter to Vic Sotto". SPOT.ph (in Tagalog). Retrieved January 3, 2014.
- ^ Calulo, Myra Grace. "My Little Bossings REVIEW: A Feel-Good Family Flick". Philippine Entertainment Portal. GMA New Media. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
- ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival:2013". IMDB. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- ^ "Complete List of Winners: 45th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2014". The Summit Express. Retrieved 2014-05-019.