Moron 5.2: The Transformation is a 2014 Filipino comedy film that is the direct sequel of Moron 5 and the Crying Lady starring Luis Manzano, Billy Crawford, Marvin Agustin, Matteo Guidicelli, DJ Durano and John Lapus.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Unlike the first film, MVP Entertainment was not involved the film. This is also the last film appearance of comedian German Moreno, who died in a cardiac arrest in Quezon City, Diliman on January 8, 2016, aged 82.^[6]

The film also stars Matteo Guidicelli as a replacement of Martin Escudero due to his scheduling conflicts with Feng Shui 2.

Plot

The film starts with the scene on the ending of the first movie, when Albert Macapagal, Isaac Estrada, Aristotle Ramos, Mozart Twister Aquino, and Michael Angelo Marcos graduated from High School. Albert narrated that they have no idea that the movie will have a sequel, and that they've only invented their dream after finishing college. Albert who dreams of one day become a lawyer. But, he decided to quit law school due to pressure and decided to become a salesman of hopia in Binondo. He then got married and had a child named Marcus or Macoy. Isaac, wanted to enter showbusiness, but he would never had a callback. He would be landed as an event security in some showbiz events. He also got married and had a daughter named Gloria. Aristotle, wanted to become a chef, but he would always got fired from every five-star hotels and restaurants he worked because of his stupidity. He decided to open a bakery business, married and had a son named Fidel. Mozart, who wanted to compete in bodybuilding competitions, landed on a job in a local gym. But, he would always get into trouble because of being accident-prone. When his mother won a jackpot prize in the lottery, he suggested to use the money as an income for a fitness gym. He would also got married and had a daughter named Korina or Cory. In the case of Michael Angelo, he suffered severe burns in the face when he mistakenly poured kerosene in their barbecue grill. In order to repair his face, he needs to undergo reconstructive plastic surgery. After the surgery, he noticed that Michael Angelo's is that of Matteo Guidicelli. But when the doctor showed the picture, it found out that the face was the one on the left, while Michael Angelo's real face, (who was Mart Escudero) was on the right side. But, the doctor said that his new face can gain girlfriend's, especially Sarah Geronimo. But, Michael Angelo fell in love with Filomena, who was Aristotle's aunt. Although Albert, Isaac, Aris, Mozart and Michael Angelo are known for their stupidity, it's the opposite when it comes to their children. Because of this, Macoy, Gloria, Fidel and Cory formulated a plan in order for them, not to be embarrassed. In their recognition ceremony, the Moron 5 noticed that someone is being called as the father of their children. But, the children were caught red-handed when they paid the men to pose as their fathers. One night, in a drinking session, they saw a bright light falling from the sky. It was a light from an airplane that fell due to a lightning. Albert thinks that it was from space and it brings superhuman powers. They were strucked by lightning upon placing their hands at the so-called "power source". Thinking that they have superpowers, they decided that they will use the powers to save people. They decided to call themselves as the M5, instead of the usual Moron 5, with Albert as M1, Isaac as M2, Aristotle as M3, Mozart as M4 and Michael Angelo as M5.

But, the M5's archnemesis Becky Pamintuan, who escaped from the mental facility, decided to get her revenge to them.

Cast

Filming

The filming began in 2013 and wrapped up in about 2 months.

Reception

The film received a negative review from one critic^[7] for its casting, storyline, and some crude humor.

References

External links

• Moron 5.2: The Transformation at IMDb