Captain Barbell

1986
7.3| 1h47m| en| More Info
Released: 25 December 1986 Released
Producted By: Viva Films
Country: Philippines
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Revenue: 0
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Synopsis

Teng-Teng lives a miserable life. He is an orphan who works by collecting junk from the streets. But, despite his condition, Teng-Teng does not lose hope instead, he shares his meager income with other indigent people. One day, as a rewards for his good deeds, he was given the opportunity to defend the people against evil forces headed by Gagamba, a female spider who took human form. He was given the magic barbel, which empowers him to be Capt. Barbell. All goes well exept for Teng-Teng's lovelife since the girl of his dreams Rosamarie is already falling in love with the super hero. Will Capt. Barbell be able to fight the evil forces of Gagamba? How can Teng-Teng prove to Rosemarie that he is Capt. Barbell?

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BootDigest Such a frustrating disappointment
SpunkySelfTwitter It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.
Senteur As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.
KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.
newton20032004 Of all the movie and TV incarnations of Captain Barbell (CB), I would consider this as the best. I have several reasons for this.First, for a movie shot in the 80's, the effects are excellent.Second, the casting is stellar. Herbert Bautista is great as Tengteng, the comic skinny boy alterg ego of CB who works in a junk shop. Herbert is a great comedian and his skinny features, mannerisms and antics makes him more funny that viewers would really laugh their hearts out. Even though the title role was Edu Manzano, the movie was entirely Herbert's. Young Lea Salonga plays a short yet significant role as Tengteng's love interest who fells in love with the superhero Captain Barbell.Third, this is the first movie wherein Captain Barbell and Darna, two famous Mars Ravelo creations were seen together. Darna made a cameo appearance with Sharon Cuneta playing the role.Lastly, they sticked to the original comics story with only few updates and changes on the plot and characters.