Star Cinema’s Metro Manila Film Festival entry superhero comedy “Gandarrapido: The Revenger Squad” just dropped the movie’s trailer. It stars Vice Ganda, Daniel Padilla, and Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach. The movie is directed by Joyce Bernal. Bernal is known for directing comedies such as “Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme” and “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo.”
“Gandarrapido: The Revenger Squad,” centers on Vice Ganda who plays Gandarra, a superhero living on earth. Daniel’s character, on the other hand, is Chino who turns 21 and receives his superpowers. During his speed run, he meets Pia’s character, Kweenie. The three superheroes band together with their friends to save the world from evil forces planning to conquer the earth. It’s not only an action movie packed with superheroes but is also a hilarious take on the superhero genre. With a few more days until it hits theaters, here are five reasons why “Gandarrapido: The Revenger Squad” is a must-see.
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‘Gandarrapido: The Revenger Squad’ is Pia’s Comeback
This isn’t Pia’s first time in front of the camera. The Miss Universe 2015 beauty has appeared in a few other films. Pia started acting since she was fourteen-years-old. She was under the name Pia Romero. She has also starred in other films such as “Kung Ako Na Lang Sana,” “All My Life,” and “All About Love.” After being crowned Miss Universe, Pia has been getting offers to jump back into acting.” Gandarrapido: The Revenger Squad,” is her comeback to the big screen.
Before filming, Pia requested to get an acting refresher. She took a few acting sources because her last movie role was back in 2012 before being crowned Miss Universe. A report by ABS-CBN news confirms Pia has already signed a five-year contract with ABS-CBN. After ” Gandarrapido: The Revenger Squad,” she plans on taking other roles to expand her repertoire.
Pia Wurtzbach’s Costume Changes
It’s no secret Pia Wurtzbach is a beautiful woman. Miss Universe 2015 will be showing off more than her acting chops in her latest role. We will also be treated to her wardrobe. Compared to her co-stars Pia has the most costume changes in the movie. She plays Cassandra also known as Kweenie, an attractive motorcycle racer who Chino recruits in their superhero team-up. In the trailer we Kweenie’s signature golden superhero outfit.
At the same time, we get to see a sneak peek of a few of Pia’s costumes. From her red leather get up while on the racing tracks to her brown dress during a slap fight with Vice’s character. When the movie comes out, we’ll get to see more of Pia’s other costumes. Because even though you’re a superhero it doesn’t mean you can’t look good while saving the world.
Pia Does her own Stunts
Because it’s a superhero movie there will be a lot of action-packed scenes to look forward to. Pia wanted to stay true to being the strong woman that she is. She had to train for her stunts instead of using a stunt double. Besides being a beauty queen, she can also do a few kicks and punches. She even had to wear a harness under her bodysuit which made it difficult during shooting. It was challenging for her part but based on the trailer, even a sexy suit she can still fight hard. And boy did she fight hard.
According to Star Cinema News, during shooting one of her action scenes, Pia accidentally hit a stuntman. Worried she injured him, the stuntman told Pia to go on right ahead and punch as hard as she can. But it wasn’t only one stuntman, she also hit another one in the face. She apologized to the stuntmen.
Vice plays a Superhero with Amnesia
Vica Ganda plays Gandara, a superhero who crash landed on earth. But she has no idea she’s even a superhero! She then calls herself Emy. It’s interesting to see a superhero who has no idea who they are. The trope has been played before in other Western films but “Gandarrapido: The Revenger Squad,” plays it off comedically. In the trailer, we see Emy’s friends try to help her gain her memory back. Her friends hit her with every heavy object they can find. They try to help Vice’s character realize who she is by giving her clues.
When her friends try to tell her she is Gandara, she asks if she was Gary V or Gardo Versoza. Until she finally realizes she is Gandara, the protector of Earth and savior of mankind. Especially when a planet of villains plan to take her down once and for all.
Daniel Padilla Plays a fast superhero named Rapido
DC has their fastest man alive “The Flash,” and Marvel has Quicksilver. Meanwhile, the Revenger Squad has Rapido. Daniel plays Chino, a young man who wants to be a soldier. But Vice’s character Emy doesn’t want him to commit the same mistakes she did whatever they may be. Instead, she wishes Chino to live a quiet life of a bank teller and not put his life in any danger. But when Chino turned 21 his powers were activated. He takes the identity of Rapido and uses his powers for good. Since he can’t become a soldier being an actual superhero is the next best thing for him.
Daniel is no stranger to action stunts. He is trained to do a few stunts on his show with his love team partner Kathryn Bernardo on “La Luna Sangre.” A report by Manila Bulletin says Daniel usually does his own action stunts. So just like Pia, Daniel did not use a stunt double.
Watch out for “Gandarrapido: The Revenger Squad,” this Christmas. Watch the full trailer via ABS-CBN Star Cinema YouTube.