Marian Rivera’s first foray into the Cinemalaya film festival with her movie ‘Balota’ has been a resounding success, with numerous screenings selling out almost immediately.
The film, directed by Kip Oebanda, premiered yesterday and quickly became a box office hit. Major theater locations, including Greenbelt, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, and UP Town Center, had to add extra screenings to meet the overwhelming demand from audiences.
In addition to its box office triumph, ‘Balota’ has received glowing reviews from viewers. Social media is abuzz with praise for Rivera’s performance.
Watched #Balota last night with my forever college seatmate / thesis mate. Waited for a movie like this from Marian Rivera since 2007! Tang*na, ang galing! Definitely worth taking a 17-hour flight from NYC ☺️ #CinemalayaXX #Cinemalaya2024 pic.twitter.com/BLBUujc9p8
— Edrian (@EdriandeLara) August 6, 2024
BALOTA: a must-watch film
I know na obvious na yung key message, but ang dami pang reasons why we should see this!
1. Formidable actress Marian Rivera
The seesaw of emotions na ibinigay ni Madam from tawa to kaba to iyak #Balota #CinemalayaXXpic.twitter.com/vMFMZsqzsf— Kim (@kapusongkim) August 4, 2024
Watched Balota last night at the sold-out screening in Greenbelt 3. This is Marian Rivera’s best movie. She mothered! Rollercoaster of emotions. Iiyak, tatawa, sisigaw at mapapamura ka! Bravo! Overall, it’s one helluva movie experience. Congratulations! #Balota #CinemalayaXX pic.twitter.com/ZlpMtkx1jQ
— The Showbiz Now PH (@ShowbizNowPH) August 4, 2024
Mapapamura ka tlga kapag hanggang ngayon, hindi mo pa rin ginagamit ang boses mo sa tamang paraan. Sa pagkakataong ito, hindi lang nagsalita si Marian Rivera… sumigaw siya!
Hindi lang si Marian… lahat silang nandito ay may ambag. Pang-best ensemble ang Balota.#CinemalayaXX pic.twitter.com/FH5oO16cMB
— GoldwinReviews (@GoldwinReviews) August 3, 2024
Marian Rivera has expressed her gratitude for the enthusiastic response to her Cinemalaya debut and is touched by the public’s warm reception.
‘Balota’ will continue to be shown in theaters until August 11, with the following schedule:
August 7: Trinoma, Market! Market! – 2 p.m. and Ayala Malls Manila Bay – 8:30 p.m.
August 9: U.P. Town Center, Greenbelt – 5 p.m. and Ayala Malls Manila Bay – 8:30 p.m.
August 11: Market! Market! – 11 a.m. and Trinoma – 1:30 p.m.
