Despite its questionable moral underpinnings, "Lolo and the Kid" is designed to tug at your heartstrings—and it succeeds. The final scenes had us holding back tears, proving the film's effectiveness in delivering drama. However, while it may evoke strong emotions, there's no denying that, at the end of the day, the film falls short of being truly exceptional.
The story revolves around Lolo Mario (Joel Torre) and his grandchild, Kid (Euwenn Mikaell), who make ends meet by scamming wealthy, childless households. Mario presents Kid as an orphan, only for the young boy to escape with stolen goods in hand. As Kid grows older and his dreams expand, Mario faces a difficult decision: does loving Kid mean letting go of the only true partner he has in life?
Admittedly, we approached "Lolo and the Kid" with low expectations, having grown jaded by the formulaic nature of similar films. Yet, to our surprise, it turned out to be better than anticipated. The standout factor was undoubtedly the chemistry between the two leads—Joel Torre, an industry veteran, and Euwenn Mikaell, a rising child star. Their on-screen connection was so compelling that we found ourselves rooting for them, despite the morally ambiguous actions of their characters. However, the film's narrative left much to be desired. While it ultimately succeeds as a tearjerker, the journey to that emotional climax is far from smooth. The repeated scams felt excessive, almost as if the film was stretching a thin narrative to fill its runtime. This repetition detracted from the story, leaving us questioning whether it was truly necessary to drive home the film's themes. Fortunately, "Lolo and the Kid" manages to overcome these shortcomings. Despite its flaws, we found ourselves drawn into the drama, thanks in large part to the performances of its talented leads. The film may not be perfect, but it offers enough emotional depth to make it worth watching.
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