Lastikman: Unang Banat
Mars Ravelo's Lastikman: Unang Banat (lit. 'Mars Ravelo's Lastikman: The First Stretch'), or simply Lastikman: Unang Banat, is a 2004 Philippine superhero film based on the comic book character Lastikman, directed by Mac Alejandre and written by RJ Nuevas. It stars Mark Bautista, Sarah Geronimo, Cherie Gil, John Estrada, Danilo Barrios, Elizabeth Oropesa, Joel Torre, Mark Gil, Bearwin Meily, and Tuesday Vargas. The film was released through Viva Films on December 25, 2004 as part of the 30th Metro Manila Film Festival.
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| Directed by | Mac Alejandre |
| Produced by | Vicente G. Del Rosario III Veronique Del Rosario-Corpus |
| Screenplay by | RJ Nuevas |
| Story by | Wali Ching RJ Nuevas |
| Based on | Lastikman by Mars Ravelo |
| Starring | John Estrada Danilo Barrios Cherie Gil Joel Torre Elizabeth Oropesa Bearwin Meily Tuesday Vargas Sarah Geronimo Mark Bautista |
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| Cinematography | Regieben Romana |
| Edited by | Kelly M. Cruz |
| Distributed by | Viva Films |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Plot
Adrian (Mark Bautista) is just an ordinary boy who lacks skills and talents. He likes his friend Lara (Sarah Geronimo), but is often bullied by his classmates and kids in the neighborhood. Despite being a weakling, Adrian possesses a pure and brave heart when he tries to fight illegal loggers who cut trees on their barrio. Unfortunately, he is beaten by the loggers and left almost half dead. But Because of his pure personality, the enchanted rubber tree that he saves heals him and grants him powers that transform him into a super hero named Lastikman.
Casts
Main cast
- Mark Bautista as Adrian Rosales / Lastikman
- Sarah Geronimo as Lara Manuel
Supporting cast
- Cherie Gil as Editha / Lastika
- John Estrada as Alfonso
- Danilo Barrios as Reden
- Joel Torre as Pablo, Adrian's father
- Bearwin Meily as Garoy, Adrian's older brother
- John Manalo as Butil, Adrian's younger brother
- Elizabeth Oropesa as Susan, Lara's mother
- Tuesday Vargas as Maritess
- Mark Gil as Andrew, Lara's Mother's 2nd Spouse
- Vangie Labalan as Delia
- Athena Tibi as Christy, Lastika's daughter
- Kristel Fulgar as Letlet, Lastika's daughter
- Saver as Asong Itim ("Black Dog")
- Rosauro "Boy" Roque as Taong Aso
- Bobby Andrews as Adan
- Mel Kimura as a teacher
- Marky Lopez as Joko
- Vanna Garcia as Anna
- Ella V. as Gelay
- Miles Ocampo as Young Lara
- Mikel Campos
- Crystal Moreno as Lara's Step Sister
- JC Parker as a sexy werewolf victim (cameo)
- Isabella De Leon as a child werewolf victim (cameo)
Accolades
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result |
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| 2004 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Visual Effects | Fel Rodolfo | Won |
