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Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat
Four women named Res, Gay, Dolly, and Brite who swore to be friends forever, become domestic helpers when they go over to another country. However, Res is beaten to death by her employers, making the other three worry because her husband gave her one condition if she comes with her friends: that she comes home safe, sound and alive. Brite, Gay, and Dolly decide to bring their dead friend Res home.
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Plot Summary
Four former police officers, disgraced and seeking redemption, band together to fight crime in the Philippines. They operate outside the law, taking on dangerous missions that the official police force cannot or will not handle. Their past mistakes haunt them as they navigate a treacherous underworld filled with corruption and violence, all while trying to protect the innocent.
Critical Reception
The film was a commercial success in the Philippines, praised for its action sequences and the star power of its lead actors, particularly Robin Padilla. While not widely reviewed by international critics, local reception highlighted its gritty portrayal of crime and law enforcement.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense action and the strong presence of its lead actors.
The film offers a gritty and often violent look at crime-fighting in urban Philippines.
While formulaic, it delivers on its promise of high-octane entertainment.
Google audience: Audience reception in the Philippines was largely positive, with viewers appreciating the action, the performance of Robin Padilla, and the film's themes of redemption and justice.
Fun Fact
The film reunited Robin Padilla with director Mark Reyes, who had previously worked together on several successful action films.
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