Joel Torre’s newest movie, Lolo and The Kid, is now streaming on Netflix. Since its release, multiple viewers have shared how it tugged at their heartstrings.
The Lolo and the Kid movie focuses on a grandfather and grandson drifters. Lolo and Kid are homeless grifters trying to navigate the streets of Manila. All the duo ever does is hang out and pull off schemes.
The movie opens with a middle-class childless couple. They see Lolo and Kid sleeping on the streets and feel sorry for them. Desperate to have a child, they offer to adopt Kid. Viewers would think that this is where Kid starts to journey to find Lolo again, but no.
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At night, Lolo is seen outside the couple’s home, waiting for Kid. The child’s arms are full of the couple’s belongings and valuables. It turns out it was a scam, after all, and it was their modus. They target vulnerable and childless individuals who are willing to adopt Kid. Afterward, Kid leaves at night with their stuff.
After they take the goods, the pair then pawn these off. You would also think that they’re going to use this money for their needs and Kid’s education. This is where viewers are wrong again, they blow the money off on fun stuff.
The Lolo and the Kid Netflix movie shows the duo spending their money on amusement parks, clothes, and more fun stuff. They even use the money to go to a karaoke bar and sing Lolo’s favorite, Kenny Rogers’ “Through the Years.”
Since then, Lolo and the Kid has received numerous praises online. Netizens, especially those who were raised by their grandfathers, share that they relate to the film.
A user from the FilmClubPH on Reddit shares that the film perfectly captured the struggles of a caretaker to make ends meet. However, viewers also wanted to see more of Lolo’s background and how he ended up on the streets.
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Another user commented on what they found lacking in the film. Moreover, they shared that the story should have explored the kid’s grief more.
Furthermore, the Lolo and the Kid cast include notable names in Philippine entertainment, including:
- Joel Torre
- Juan Karlos Labajo
- Euwenn Mikael Aleta
- Luka Sero
- Iza Calzado
- Shaina Magdayao
- Meryll Soriano
- Joem Bascon
Movie buffs can watch the Lolo and the Kid full movie on Netflix. It has been available on the platform since August 7.
Catch Lolo and the Kid’s trailer here:
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