A likably rough-edged hitmen-vs.-cops thriller from the Philippines, On the Job ranks among Cannes 2013's more straightforwardly commercial world premieres. Its debut in the eclectic Directors' Fortnight sidebar marks the biggest international exposure yet for director Erik Matti, whose muscular handling of fast-paced action sequences consistently impresses. Downtime between these set-pieces tends to drag, however, and while domestic audiences might be lured by local heartthrobs Gerald Anderson and Piolo Pascual, overseas this is primarily late-night festival fare.
Cast:
- Gerald Anderson
- Joel Torre
- Piolo Pascual
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