Lolo and the Kid (lit. Grandpa and the Kid) is a 2024 Philippine drama film written, produced, and directed by Benedict Mique. Starring Euwenn Mikaell and Joel Torre, with the special participation of Juan Karlos, the hard-hitting emotional drama film revolves around the relationship between an adult hustler and a child.[1]
| Lolo and the Kid | |
|---|---|
 Promotional release poster | |
| Directed by | Benedict Mique |
| Written by | Benedict Mique |
| Produced by | Benedict Mique |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Mark Joseph Cosico |
| Edited by | Noah Tonga |
| Music by | Isha Abubakar |
Production company | Lonewolf Films |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
Release date |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Lolo and the Kid premiered on Netflix on August 7, 2024.[2] On August 11, 2024, the film reached number 1 spot in Netflix's top 10 movies in the Philippines.[3]
Synopsis
editA hustler and the child he has taken in routinely con the wealthy, but a life-changing opportunity could end their inseparable bond.
Cast
edit- Euwenn Mikaell[4] as Kid
- Juan Karlos Labajo[5] as Adult Kid
- Joel Torre[6] as Lolo Mario
- Iza Calzado[7] as Sandra, Kid's second adoptive parent
- Meryll Soriano[7] as Gemma, Allan's wife & Kid's first adoptive mother
- Joem Bascon[7] as Allan, Gemma's husband & Kid's first adoptive father
- Nico Antonio as John, Norman's partner & Kid's third adoptive parent
- Markki Stroem as Norman, John's partner & Kid's third adoptive parent
- Shaina Magdayao as Irma, Joel's wife & Kid's present adoptive mother
- Alfred Vargas[7] as Joel, Irma's husband & Kid's present adoptive father
- David Shouder as Taba
- Leila Ang as Larra
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 83% of 6 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.40/10.[8][9] The movie received a score of 61/100 from 10 reviews according to review aggregator website Kritikultura, indicating generally positive reviews.[10]
Archi Sengupta of LeisureByte.com gave the film a rating of 3 over 5 and wrote; Lolo and the Kid feels a tad bit rushed sometimes but there’s enough emotion and genuineness here for the movie to be memorable. Thanks to fantastic performances, the movie leaves you emotional and you can feel Lolo’s mindset shift about Kid’s future the more time we spend with them. It’s Euwenn Mikael Aleta and Joel Torre’s film through and through and that’s evident in every frame.[11]
Daniel Hart of Ready Steady Cut gave the film a positive review and rated it 4 out of 5 and he wrote; The Filipino film pitches a premise that’s difficult to process emotionally because you are unsure what to feel.[12]
John Serba of Decider satisfied at the film and gave it a positive feedback and he wrote; Lolo and the Kid has its issues, but its depiction of a grandfather/grandson dynamic is nice enough to warrant a very mild recommendation.[13]
Jason Flatt of But Why Tho? A Geek Community gave the film a rating of 8 over 10 and wrote; Lolo and the Kid is sweet and simple... most definitely give this one a watch when you’re looking for something bittersweet to enjoy.[14]
Soundtrack
edit| Through The Years (Lolo and the Kid OST) | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | August 29, 2024 |
| Recorded | 2024 |
| Length | 3:58 |
| Label | Island Records Philippines |
| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Through The Years" | Juan Karlos Labajo | 3:58 |
- Composed and written by Steve Dorff and Marty Panzer. Interpreted by Juan Karlos Labajo Published and administered by Island Records Philippines.[15]
References
edit- ^ Fulido, Gretchen (August 7, 2024). "'Lolo and the Kid' on Netflix: Joel Torre, Euwenn Mikael Aleta shine in touching family drama". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "'Firefly' star Euwenn Mikaell and Joel Torre's 'Lolo and the Kid' premieres on Netflix in August". GMA Integrated News. July 11, 2024.
- ^ Eguia, Aljon (August 11, 2024). "Juan Karlos, Euwenn Mikael Aleta shine in 'Lolo and the Kid'". Daily Tribune. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Kang, Kristine (July 15, 2024). "Euwenn Mikaell and Joel Torre star in film Lolo and the Kid". GMA Network. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ Fullido, Gretchen (July 10, 2024). "Lolo and the Kid on Netflix: Joel Torre, Euwenn Mikael Aleta shine in touching family drama". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ Purnell, Kristofer (July 10, 2024). "Joel Torre, Euwenn Mikael Aleta star in Netflix's Lolo and the Kid". Philstar. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Kang, Kristine (August 9, 2024). "'Lolo and the Kid' ranks 1 in Netflix's top 10 movies in the Philippines". GMA Network.
- ^ "Lolo and the Kid". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Lolo and the Kid (2024)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Lolo and the Kid (2024) reviews". Kritikultura. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ Sengupta, Archi (August 7, 2024). "Lolo and the Kid Review: Emotional Film Made Great by Its Performances". LeisureByte.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Hart, Daniel (August 7, 2024). "Why 'Lolo and the Kid' Will Leave You Torn and Touched". Ready Steady Cut. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Serba, John (August 7, 2024). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Lolo and the Kid' on Netflix, a Film About a Grandfather-Grandson Grifter Duo". Decider. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Flatt, Jason (August 12, 2024). "REVIEW: 'Lolo And The Kid' Is Simple And Sweet". But Why Tho? A Geek Community. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ "Through the Years by JK". Spotify. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
