Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas
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The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A police sergeant in Quezon City turns to crime to help poor residents of slum areas. He carries out Robin Hood style acts against fellow law enforcement. The film is based on true events.
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What happens
Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas (lit. Thorn in the Law) is a 1992 Philippine action film directed by Ricardo "Bebong" Osorio. The film stars Sonny Parsons as the title role. Based on true events, the film is about a sergeant based in Quezon City who begins engaging in Robin Hood-like criminal activities against law enforcement in order to help the slum area dwellers. Critic Justino Dormiendo of the Manila Standard severely criticized the film for its overall crudeness, stating that it ""doesn't make sense in all aspects, including writing [...], directing [...], and acting." (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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