From the Community

Dragons.ph has gathered a few reactions from the Philippine online community on the movie.

“I invite you to watch the movie yourself and experience what I felt watching it for the first time.” –Chris Tiu, national athlete and TV host

“The director of the movie says this is a story for ‘every human being’ — who feels, who thinks, who has a family, who feels angry, feels the need for revenge, who feels love, wants love or needs love.’ Who hasn’t grappled with these emotions? The movie is ’100% about humanity’ that will surely touch your hearts.” –A Filipina Mom Blogger

“From the first scene to the last, the movie is littered with scenes that will leave you astounded … Everything just feels authentic and real and it is a feat in itself.” –ReelAdvice.net

“This movie is epic and moving!” –Miguel Escueta, recording artist, on Twitter

“It has been three weeks since I watched the advanced screening of the film, but the lessons learned continued to resonate as I type this feature.” –Helena, engineer and freelance writer

“What a blessed work befitting a modern-day saint, and one from a non-believer too.” –Resty S. Odon

“The production of There Be Dragons by its director Roland Joffé and key producer Ignacio Gómez-Sancha is one remarkable social enterprise. … These men and the whole production team deserve thanks for embarking on a commercial project which is also an education of the heart.” –PED Xing: People, Enterprises and Development

“Although the film’s message strike me deeply because I am Catholic, I like it that the film also seeks to provide a universal definition of love and forgiveness.” –Nicollo Ordoñez, student and campus reporter

“(Movies are) all about dragon-slaying — the roaring, action-packed kind. But facing one’s personal dragons — challenges, whether it’s envy, cowardice, isolation, a weak faith… — and slaying them are probably what this movie will make you ponder.” –SunnyDay1898

“A movie worth watching!” –HappySha.com

“The thing that made ‘There Be Dragons’ shine is its theme that all people can relate to.” –Ishmael Fischer Ahab

“The movie’s promise–and premise–is that to be a saint is to be fully human to the core.” –The FinePrint

“The message is universal, and I think that it’s a must watch not only for those who have been touched by this saint’s life, but also for those who enjoy history as well.” –The Asian Cafe

“Charlie Cox sure got the smile of St Josemaria.” –Home Matters

“[Joffe] makes very little attempt to force-fit his material into a linear, straitjacketed plot, and yet he manages to tie them together into a coherent whole.” –The 38th Parallel

“If There Be Dragons can be anything for Joffé’s career, it’s redemption and forgiveness. And that’s also true plot-wise.” –All Amateur Advice

“It’s a very good film for people of all persuasions and beliefs to watch, not just certain segments. There is a valuable message for all human beings. Very well made film from French filmmaker Roland Joffe.” –Dennis Posadas

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