The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Movie (2014):
The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin is a Filipino fantasy action comedy film written and directed by Wenn V. Deramas. It is produced by Charo Santos-Concio, Vic R. Del Rosario Jr., and Malou N. Santos under the banner of ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. and Viva Films.
It is the sequel to The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin. The film is one of the official entries to the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival. Vice Ganda reprised his role as Colonel Benjamin “Benjie” Santos VIII together with a supporting cast Richard Yap, Tom Rodriguez, Bimby Yap, and introduced Alex Gonzaga with the special participation of Eddie Garcia.
The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin was released on December 25, 2014. The film generally received negative reviews from critics.
The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Movie Information:
| Movie Name | The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action Comedy Fantasy |
| Country | Philippines |
| Languages | Filipino English |
| Release Date | December 25, 2014 |
| Running Time | 1h 45m |
| Starring | Vice Ganda Richard Yap Tom Rodriguez Alex Gonzaga Bimby Aquino-Yap |
| Directed by | Wenn V. Deramas |
| Written by | Keiko A. Aquino Danno Kristoper C. Mariquit Wenn V. Deramas |
| Produced by | Charo Santos-Concio Malou N. Santos Vic R. Del Rosario Jr. |
| Cinematography by | Elmer Despa |
| Edited by | Marya Ignacio |
| Music by | Vincent de Jesus |
| Production Companies | ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. Viva Films |
| Distributed by | Star Cinema Viva Films |
| Budget | N/A |
| Box Office Collection | ₱455 million (US$9 million) |
The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Movie Trailer:
The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Movie Storyline (Plot/Synopsis):
A soldier who once saved the entire country is assigned to guard a genius child whose intellect is needed to foil the plans of an evil villain.
The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Movie Cast and Characters:
- Vice Ganda as Colonel Benjamin “Ben G” Santos VIII
- Richard Yap as Commanding General Wilson Chua
- Tom Rodriguez as Jan Jaranjan
- Bimby Aquino Yap as Bimbee Pineda Chua
- Alex Gonzaga as Gundina Galamiton
- Al Tantay as Benjamin “Ben” Santos VII
- Eddie Garcia as General Benjamin “Bino” Santos VI
- Vandolph Quizon as Buhawi Manay
- Nikki Valdez as Lucresia Alcantara
- Kean Cipriano as Emerson Ecleo
- Anja Aguilar as Jesamine Santos
- DJ Durano as Dominador “Dondi” Rosales
- Ricky Rivero as Big Boy Carnate
- Dennis Padilla as Bentot Santos
- Malou de Guzman as Lilibeth Santos
- Abby Bautista as Anjemin Santos
- Rhed Bustamante as Misty Chua
- Gerard Garcia as Inspector Bautista
- Kurt Ong as Inspector Realado
- David Licauco as Terrorist
- Rubi Rubi as Captain Tenille
- Atak Araña as Zak Apron
Interesting Facts About The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Movie:
- The film is one of the official entries to the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival.
- Despite being a high-grossing film at the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival, the reception for The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin generally received negative reviews from critics.
- A third film was announced as it is officially part of the 46th Metro Manila Film Festival. Vice Ganda was expected to reprise his role. Its entry into the film festival was based on its script. Filming for the Praybeyt Benjamin sequel has yet to take place as of October 2020 due to logistics issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as uncertainties caused by the non-renewal of ABS-CBN’s broadcast franchise.
