City After Dark Soundtrack (

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Rating: 7.20/10 from 240 votes
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Synopsis

City After Dark

Bea (Rio Locsin) is a blind girl working as a massage in a massage parlor. Her closest friend is the lesbian Kano (Cherie Gil), who is both a drug pusher and addict. They are joined by Baby (Lorna Tolantino), a naïve probinsyana who was enticed to come her boyfriend. Baby falls in love with Pebrero (Osestes Ojeda), a taxi driver and father of two children. He makes Baby pregnant and eventually becomes a single mother. Ade (Alma Moreno), Pebrero's live-in partner, secretly works as a prostitute to support her good-for-nothing lover. She does not know that Pebroro is also the lover of Manay (Bernardo Bernardo), a gay couturier. But it is Alex (William Martinez), an adolescent drug addict/night club singer, who Manay's true love. Virgie (Charito Solis), Alex's mother is so worried about her son that she searches for him a gay bar, She comes across Manay, who knows of Virgie's past as a prostitute. Because he really loves Alex, Manay returns Alex to his mother the teenager becomes involved in narcotics and homosexuality. As Baby's condition becomes more apparent, she quits her job as a waitress and becomes a whore. The police chase after Kano and she is eventually captured. Ade suffers a meaningless and bloody death as the New Year's revelry begins. In the end, it is only Bea who manages to find a way out of her mess.

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Paul Brown
8/10

The haunting melodies and evocative lyrics of the songs evoke a sense of melancholy and despair that resonates with the themes of the film.

Nancy Scott
3/10

The soundtrack of City After Dark misses the mark in creating a cohesive sonic atmosphere that aligns with the gritty and intense themes of the film. The music feels disjointed and out of place, failing to establish a strong emotional connection with the audience.

Daniel Wright
2/10

The use of repetitive, dated musical motifs in the soundtrack of City After Dark detracts from the overall viewing experience. Instead of adding layers of meaning to the narrative, the music becomes a distraction, diminishing the impact of key scenes.

Thomas Wright
9/10

Each track evokes a sense of desperation and longing, enhancing the emotional depth of the story and drawing the viewers deeper into the complex web of relationships and tragedies depicted on screen. The music becomes a powerful storytelling tool, conveying the characters' inner turmoil and conflicts with remarkable clarity and intensity.

Robert Hill
7/10

Each track in the soundtrack enhances the storytelling and character development in a unique and impactful way.

Patricia Carter
7/10

The soundtrack of City After Dark perfectly captures the gritty and emotional atmosphere of the film.

David Jones
5/10

On the other hand, some tracks in the soundtrack of City After Dark felt repetitive and did not add much to the overall narrative. While the music was technically well-composed, it failed to evoke a strong emotional response or enhance the viewing experience. This lack of variation in the score made certain scenes feel monotonous and less impactful than they could have been.

Ashley Mitchell
7/10

The use of different musical genres in the soundtrack adds depth and richness to the overall viewing experience.

Karen Moore
5/10

The soundtrack of City After Dark perfectly captures the gritty and intense atmosphere of the film. The use of haunting melodies and somber tones enhances the emotional depth of the characters' struggles, making the audience feel truly immersed in their stories.

Amanda Clark
10/10

The soundtrack of City After Dark truly captivates the raw and emotional essence of the characters' struggles and relationships. The haunting melodies and melancholic tones perfectly mirror the dark and gritty atmosphere of the film, immersing the audience in the characters' turbulent lives.

Sarah Lewis
8/10

The soundtrack's seamless integration with the on-screen action creates a immersive and engaging viewing experience.

Ronald Gonzalez
7/10

Overall, the soundtrack of City After Dark is a powerful and unforgettable aspect of the film that enhances its emotional impact and resonance with the audience.

Elizabeth Evans
2/10

The soundtrack of City After Dark fails to capture the depth and complexity of the characters' emotional journeys. The music feels generic and uninspired, lacking the power to enhance the dramatic moments in the film.

Lisa Nelson
9/10

Overall, the soundtrack of City After Dark is a masterful work of art that elevates the film to a whole new level of emotional impact. It complements the narrative seamlessly, leaving a lasting impression on the audience and enhancing the overall viewing experience.