Captain Barbell has the human form of Enteng. One day Enteng received a mysterious barbell given by a hermit after he saved his life. Not knowing that the barbell can give Enteng's alter-ego Captain Barbell, a hero for the poor and mistreated people. Also in the cast is Enteng's dream girl Cielo, an elementary music teacher who's in love to Captain Barbell. With Captain Barbell's arch-enemies Lagablab, Freezy and Dagampat. The movie tells about the bravery, respect and love.
Acting
Ogie Alcasid's committed physical comedy as pathetic Enteng.
Costume
Captain Barbell's inexplicable winged headgear. Choices were made.
Practical Effects
DIY superhero effects that age like milk in Manila heat.
Director
Mac Alejandre
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Mars Ravelo's 1963 komik character, this film represents decades of Filipino attempts to build local superhero cinema against Hollywood dominance.
Regine Velasquez playing both love interest AND Darna (cameo) makes this an accidental Mars Ravelo cinematic universe prototype—years before Marvel made it cool.
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