Kumander Bawang: Kalaban ng Mga Aswang (1988)
- Original title
- Kumander Bawang
- Country
- Philippines
- Rating
- 7.5 of 10 from 2 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
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 fantasy comedy from the Philippines where a hero named Commander Garlic battles supernatural creatures called aswang. The film follows his adventures in a lighthearted and comedic style.
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What happens
Kumander Bawang: Kalaban ng Mga Aswang (transl. Commander Garlic: Enemy of the Aswang), or simply Kumander Bawang, is a 1988 Filipino fantasy comedy film directed by Ramje and starring Herbert Bautista as the titular character, alongside Mat Ranillo III, Matet, Mia Prats, Timmy Cruz, Jigo Garcia, Jay Jay Salvador, Vina Morales, Joko Diaz, and Ronald Jayme. Produced by Viva Films, the film was released in theaters on September 29, 1988. Critic Lav Diaz gave Kumander Bawang a negative review, criticizing the film's stale and clichéd comedy. Bautista later reprised the role of Kumander Bawang in the 2006 fantaserye Super Inggo. He has a son named Boy Bawang in Super Inggo. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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