Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom
Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom | |
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Directed by | Erik Matti |
Produced by |
Imus Productions Reality Entertainment |
Starring |
Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. Iya Villania Benjie Paras |
Production company | |
Distributed by |
Imus Productions Media Asia Distribution |
Release dates | December 25, 2005 |
Country | Philippines |
Language |
English Tagalog Filipino |
Budget | ₱70 million |
Box office | ₱90 million |
Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom is a 2005 fantasy film directed by Erik Matti and produced by Imus Productions and Reality Entertainment in cooperation with Ignite Media Inc. and Enchanted Kingdom. It was released on December 25, 2005.[1]
Plot
Ordinary humans led by King Bantayan,a comatosed man,living only in a life saving device and dwarves maintaining it,are being annihilated by the all-powerful evil king Bagulbol and his creatures of the dark,created from human hatred and human experiments. To end their tribulation, mankind’s leaders paid a mercenary with exceptional fighting skills to defend them. That mercenary is Exodus,the drifter.
Nearing their extinction, King Bantayan and the leaders of men dispatched Exodus on a quest to capture five elementals to aid them in the final battle against King Bagulbol. Exodus was able to convince the last Earth (Tikbalang), Wind (Aswang), Fire (Santelmo), and Water (Water Nymph) elementals and they became allies in ridding the land of evil.Later it was revealed that Exodus is also last of the remaining Baylan (priestly race),exterminated many years ago by King Bagulbol.His minions are created by the human captives that was experimented and allowed hatred to consume them.
Exodus and his enchanted friends fought several enemies,including a whip wielding General,an Executioner,an Archer and a Harpy like creature and were victorious.Exodus faced both Bagulbol and his card reader sidekick and beat them,while the remaining human defenders are holding their ground,suffering severe casualties and destruction of their last hideout due to evil minion attacks.They conquered humankind's greatest enemy and peace was again established.And the Elementals return to their places.He recreated his father's kingdom with the remaining humans.
Cast
- Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr./Jolo Revilla – Exodus,a drifter and a mercenary,revealed as the last equalizer,Baylan.
- Iya Villania – Lin-Ay, the Water Elemental,a Water Nymph chained and sealed due to her curse,her excessive beauty.
- Benjie Paras – Tayho, the Earth Elemental,a wild and active Tikbalang
- BJ Forbes – Silab, the Fire Elemental,a Santelmo that can divide into 3,2 Spear-holding clones and the real body.
- Aubrey Miles – Bangkila, the Air Elemental,an Aswang that disguised as a scarecrow,with sharp claws,reminiscent from Jeepers Creepers
- Paolo Bediones – King Bantayan,the comatosed Human king.
- Jay-R – King Bagulbol,a corrupted priest that killed Exodus' father.
- Long Mejia – Alas,Bagulbol's card wielding sidekick.
- Ervin Mariano – Aileen,Bantayan's daughter.
Awards
Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result |
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2006 | 54th FAMAS Awards | Best Child Actor | BJ Forbes | Won |
Best Visual Effects | Ignite Media | Won | ||
ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Won | |||
FAP Luna Awards | Best Production Design | Richard Somes | Won | |
2005 | Metro Manila Film Festival [2] | Best Cinematography | Lyle Sacris | Won |
Best Make-up Artist | Baby Lucero | Won | ||
Best Production Design | Richard Somes | Won | ||
Best Sound Recording | Ditoy Aguila | Won | ||
Best Visual Effects | Ignite Media | Won |
References
- ↑ Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom (2005). IMDb
- ↑ "Metro Manila Film Festival:2005". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.