''Lastikman'' is a 2003 Filipino

superhero A superhero or superheroine is a fictional character who typically possesses ''superpowers'' or abilities beyond those of ordinary people, is frequently costumed concealing their identity, and fits the role of the hero, typically using their ...

film based on the comic book character

Lastikman Lastikman, originally spelled as Lastik Man, is a fictional character and Philippine comics, Filipino comics superhero created by Mars Ravelo and artist Mar T. Santana. Lastikman or the original spelling of Lastik Man debuted in comics format ...

, written and directed by Tony Y. Reyes. It stars

Vic Sotto Marvic Valentin "Vic" Castelo Sotto (born April 28, 1954), popularly known as Bossing, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and television personality. Prolific in film and television in the Philippines since the 1970s, he is known for playing comed ...

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, Michael V.,

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, Michelle Bayle,

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Oyo Boy Sotto Vittorio Mari Bonnevie Sotto (; born January 12, 1984), known professionally as Oyo Boy Sotto, is a Filipino actor. He is the son of Filipino actor-comedian-host Vic Sotto and Swiss-Filipino singer-actress Dina Bonnevie, nephew of former Senat ...

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, Pocholo Montes,

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, and

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. Produced by Sotto's M-ZET TV Production, ''Lastikman'' is the second film adaptation of the character, nearly 38 years from when the first adaptation, ''

Lastik Man Lastikman, originally spelled as Lastik Man, is a fictional character and Philippine comics, Filipino comics superhero created by Mars Ravelo and artist Mar T. Santana. Lastikman or the original spelling of Lastik Man debuted in comics format ...

'', was released in 1965. The film's special effects were by Tony Gapo Marbella, credited under "Special Effectsman", while its post-production was handled by RoadRunner Network. The film was released through

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on January 1, 2003, as part of the 28th Metro Manila Film Festival.

Plot

Larry, a physics-professor from

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, is secretly the superhero Lastikman. A human mutant who has the ability to stretch and to shapeshift his body fantastically to great lengths and into any form he desires. He received his superpowers as a teenager when a meteorite crashed into a rubber-tree right over him. Years later he is a famous and popular superhero adored by the citizens of Manila and especially by his student Jepoy, whom he saves regularly from bullies. When the violent bully Ryan is banned from the University after another attack, he is enraged so hard that he uses Jepoy's worship for Lastikman and lures him into a trap. Dressed up as Lastikman, he and his friends beat Jepoy almost dead. The injured Jepoy feels betrayed and turns insane. While the police believes Lastikman really beat up an innocent citizen and the media turns against him, Jepoy locks himself in his home-lab and uses some high-tech gadgets to turn into the supervillain Stryker. Jepoy, now Stryker, attacks the bully gang and tries to kill them. Lastikman interferes but in the chaos Jepoy's friend Donna is killed. Stryker blames Lastikman and the arriving police tries to arrest him. Lastikman is able to escape with his shapeshifting power and decides to stop his superhero-activities forever. Stryker, still furious with Lastikman, runs havoc in Manila, blowing up buildings and bridges to lure him out. The media apologize to Lastikman and Larry decides, after talking with his grandfather (who is aware of his superhero alter ego from the first day) to fight him. Lastikman faces Stryker and in the battle, which causes huge chaos across Manila, they realize each other's identity. The shocked Stryker falls into a power-unit and falls into a coma. Lastikman is rehabilitated and the city's hero again. Several days later Larry meets his friend Linda in a resort and confesses that he loves her, despite her crush on Lastikman. When they kiss, Larry's mouth is stretched and Linda realizes that Larry and Lastikman are the same person, which turns her very happy.

Cast

Main cast

as Lastikman / Larry *

as Linda * Michael V. as Junie Lee / Reporter *

as Jepoy / Stryker

Supporting cast

*Michelle Bayle as Korina Santos *

as Ryan *

Raven Villanueva Raven Villanueva (born August 12, 1976) is a Filipino actress in movies and television shows in the Philippines. Career Villanueva started as a commercial model, then joined defunct GMA youth-oriented program That's Entertainment in 1994, whe ...

as Donna *

Wally Bayola Walter James "Wally" Bayola (born May 3, 1972) (), is a Filipino comedian and actor. He is best known for portraying Lola Nidora and other characters in the '' Kalyeserye'' portion of the noontime television variety show ''Eat Bulaga!''. He appe ...

as Wally *

as Mrs. Orozco *Pocholo Montes as Mr. Orozco *

as Lolo Pablo

Special participation

as young Larry *

as young Linda *King Alcala as young Jepoy *

Jane Oineza Elizabeth Jane Urbano Oineza (born July 22, 1996), is a Filipino actress. She began her career at age five, debuting in the romantic drama '' Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan'' (2001). A pioneer member of the gag show '' Goin' Bulilit'', she has since ...

as young Donna *

Joey de Leon Jose Maria Ramos de Leon Jr. (born October 14, 1946), professionally known as Joey de Leon and also known as Henyo Master, is a Filipino comedian, actor, television host and songwriter. He is one of the members of the comedy trio, collectively ...

as Elmer *

as Larry's mother *

as Larry's father

Extended cast

*Steven Claude Goyong as Dondi *Dindin Llarena as Mela *Nelson Evangelista as Otan *

Jose Manalo Ariel Pagtalonia Manalo (born February 12, 1966), known professionally as Jose Manalo (), is a Filipino actor, director, and comedian best known for appearing regularly on the noon-time variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' on GMA Network and now on T ...

as Jose * Jopay Paguia as Jopay *Minnie Aguilar as Lyme *Maureen Mauricio as Patricia *

Eugene Domingo Eugenia "Eugene" Roxas Domingo-Bottoni (; born July 23, 1971), is a Filipino actress, comedienne and host. She has performed in lead and supporting roles in various genres of the Philippine film industry. She is popularly known as the "Comedy ...

as Eva *Wahoo Sotto as Wahoo *Rudy Meyer as Gian * Nonong ''Bangkay'' de Andres as Spanky *Mike Gayoso as Erwin *Mark Vergel as Tomas *Gerald Ejercito as Nyoy *Richard Merck as Richard *Nanding Josef as Elvis *

Francis Pangilinan Francis Pancratius "Kiko" Nepomuceno Pangilinan (; born August 24, 1963) is a Filipino lawyer, politician, and farm owner who is a Senate of the Philippines, senator-elect of the Philippines. He previously served as senator from 2001 to 2013 a ...

as Senator Kiko *Val Sotto as Police Chief

Production

Development

Filming

The film was shot in

and its landmarks, the Manila Post Office, Manila Light Rail Transit System (LRT-1),

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and Star City.

Post-production

Accolades

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Lastikman Lastikman 2002 films 2000s superhero films OctoArts Films films Philippine films based on comics Philippine superhero films Films directed by Tony Y. Reyes