Captain Barbell
A crossover team-up between Captain Barbell and Darna.
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- Cast：
- Edu Manzano , Herbert Bautista , Sharon Cuneta , Dina Bonnevie , Tonton Gutierrez , Leroy Salvador , Nova Villa
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Reviews
Good idea lost in the noise
The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies
It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.
Of all the movie and TV incarnations of Captain Barbell (CB), I would consider this as the best. I have several reasons for this.First, for a movie shot in the 80's, the effects are excellent.Second, the casting is stellar. Herbert Bautista is great as Tengteng, the comic skinny boy alterg ego of CB who works in a junk shop. Herbert is a great comedian and his skinny features, mannerisms and antics makes him more funny that viewers would really laugh their hearts out. Even though the title role was Edu Manzano, the movie was entirely Herbert's. Young Lea Salonga plays a short yet significant role as Tengteng's love interest who fells in love with the superhero Captain Barbell.Third, this is the first movie wherein Captain Barbell and Darna, two famous Mars Ravelo creations were seen together. Darna made a cameo appearance with Sharon Cuneta playing the role.Lastly, they sticked to the original comics story with only few updates and changes on the plot and characters.