''Throwback Today'' is a 2017 Filipino
independent science fiction film
Science fiction (or sci-fi) is a film genre that uses speculative, fictional science-based depictions of phenomena that are not fully accepted by mainstream science, such as extraterrestrial lifeforms, spacecraft, robots, cyborgs, interstellar ...
directed by Joseph Teoxon in his debut feature film, starring
Carlo Aquino. The film premiered on November 15, 2017, at the
2017 Cinema One Originals Film Festival.
The film tells about a disgruntled young production designer named Primo (Carlo Aquino) who stumbles upon an old computer which enables him to communicate with his college self through chat as a result of a glitch in his computer. He instructs himself in an attempt to change his life.
Cast
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Carlo Aquino as Primo Jose Lacson
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Empress Schuck as Andie
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Annicka Dolonius
Annicka Dolonius is a Filipina character actress best known for her award-winning performances in Philippine New Wave films such as Pisay (2007) Ang Nawawala (2012) and Apocalypse Child (2015). She has also appeared in various commercial film an ...
as Macy
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Allan Paule
Allan Paule De Guzman (born January 1, 1970 in Cebu City), better known as Allan Paule, is a Filipino actor who appeared in more than 100 movies and television series. He also unsuccessfully ran for councilor of Muntinlupa from the 1st district ...
as Primo's dad
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Benj Manalo
Don Benjamin Manalo (born July 30, 1995), known professionally as Benj Manalo, is a Filipino actor and professional dancer who is best known for his role as Pinggoy in the top-rated prime time series '' FPJ's Ang Probinsyano''. He also appeared ...
as Alex
*Kat Galang as Jen
*Ray Blakney as Entrepreneur
Reception
Critical response
Fred Hawson of
ABS-CBN and to his blog ''Fred Said'' gave the film six out of ten stars, and stated that, "The film's story was still very engaging to the end. Thanks to Carlo Aquino's earnest portrayal, you will care for what happens to Primo's character. There were some nice touches, like the wrist tattoos which change with each change in Primo's situation." Hawson also praised the director of the film and stated, "I
eommend director Joseph Teoxon for his audacious choice of a complex time-themed sci-fi love story (by Pertee Brinas) for a debut feature, and pulling it off satisfactorily despite obvious technical limitations."
Ace Antipolo on his blog website ''Movies for Millennials'', gave the film 5 out of 5 stars and comparing the film to 2004's
science fiction psychological thriller ''
The Butterfly Effect'' starring
Ashton Kutcher. He also stated that, "Though the two films have a similar premise, ''Throwback Today'' has more heart. It's more lighter in tone and thus, far more enjoyable than the other one. Although the concept of changing your past isn't new anymore as we have seen a lot of films recycling the same concept over and over again, this sci-fi entry stands out with its fun and entertaining execution."
Antipolo also praised Carlo Aquino's performance to the film.
References
External links
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* {{Rotten Tomatoes, throwback_today
2017 films
Philippine science fiction films
2010s science fiction comedy-drama films
2017 comedy-drama films
Philippine comedy-drama films
Films about time travel