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'''''BuyBust''''' is a 2018 Filipino action film. The film follows Nina Manigan (Anne Curtis), a police officer and the lone survivor of a failed drug raid assigned to a Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency squad on a mission to track down and kill drug kingpin Biggie Chen (Arjo Atayde) in his hideout in the labyrinthine and densely-populated neighborhood and shanty town Barangay Gracia ni Maria (Mary's Grace). The film recieved a mixed-to-positive reception upon its release, with reviewers commonly criticizing the film as a copy of 2011's ''[[The Raid: Redemption]]'' and for its unclear political stance and commentary on the Philippine Drug War, but praising the acting and action sequences.
'''''BuyBust''''' is a 2018 Filipino action film. The film follows Nina Manigan (Anne Curtis), a police officer and the lone survivor of a failed drug raid assigned to a Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency squad on a mission to track down and kill drug kingpin Biggie Chen (Arjo Atayde) in his hideout in the labyrinthine and densely-populated ''barangay'' (Filipino term for neighborhood/district) and shanty town Gracia ni Maria (Mary's Grace). The film recieved a mixed-to-positive reception upon its release, with reviewers commonly criticizing the film as a copy of 2011's ''[[The Raid: Redemption]]'' and for its unclear political stance and commentary on the Philippine Drug War, but praising the acting and action sequences.
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Revision as of 10:40, 8 May 2023
BuyBust
Theatrical release poster
Main Cast
Character
Actor
Nina Manigan
Anne Curtis
Rico Yatco
Brandon Vera
Bernie Lacson
Victor Neri
Chongki
Levi Ignacio
Biggie Chen
Arjo Atayde
BuyBust barangay (Filipino term for neighborhood/district) and shanty town Gracia ni Maria (Mary's Grace). The film recieved a mixed-to-positive reception upon its release, with reviewers commonly criticizing the film as a copy of 2011's The Raid: Redemption
The following weapons were used in the film BuyBust :
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Handguns Beretta 92FS The Beretta 92FS is used throughout the movie, mostly by the PDEA squad.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing The PDEA officers practice disarming each other using the 92FS in the film's opening montage. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Nina Manigan (Anne Curtis) practicing with the Beretta in the montage. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Beretta is taken out by a resident of the barangay. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The same Beretta. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Manigan aiming the pistol. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Close-up of the above shot. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A resident of the barangay aiming a Beretta. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Manigan aiming the Beretta. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rico Yatco (Brandon Vera ) firing the Beretta. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Detective Alvarez (Nonie Buencamino) shoots Biggie Chen with a Beretta in the film's ending. Beretta 21A Bobcat Biggie Chen (Arjo Atayde) takes out a Beretta 21A Bobcat in the film's climax.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Beretta 21A Bobcat - .22 LR Error creating thumbnail: File missing Biggie Chen (Arjo Atayde) aims the pistol at Nina Manigan (Anne Curtis) as she enters his hideout. Error creating thumbnail: File missing "Just relax." Unknown pistol Iggy Hizon (Tarek El Tayech) is seen with an unknown pistol.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Iggy Hizon (Tarek El Tayech) leads the squad as he holds an unknown pistol. Revolvers Taurus RT 889 The Taurus RT 889 is used by a barangay resident to finally kill Rico Yatco. The revolver is later used by multiple characters.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Taurus RT 889 - .38 Special Error creating thumbnail: File missing A barangay resident manages to corner Rico with his Taurus. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The same resident aiming the revolver. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reloading. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Nina Manigan (Anne Curtis) aims the revolver at Biggie Chen as he delivers exposition. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Manigan continues to question Biggie. Error creating thumbnail: File missing As Manigan begins to pull the revolver's trigger on him, the film cuts to a close-up of the revolver. The Taurus branding is clearly visible. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Manigan continues to aim the revolver. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Close-up of the barrel. Error creating thumbnail: File missing After a fight breaks out and Manigan is knocked down, she attempts to reach for the revolver. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Biggie Chen (Arjo Atayde) aims the revolver at a downed Manigan as he taunts her with a phone call. Unknown revolvers Multiple unknown revolvers are seen and held by multiple characters.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Multiple barangay residents fire revolvers in a shootout. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A young barangay resident (Micko Laurente) firing a revolver at the agents. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Alda Lacson (Sheenly Gener) inspects a revolver in an abandoned home. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A resident of the barangay holds a revolver as he talks to another fellow resident. Error creating thumbnail: File missing "Manok" (Joross Gamboa) firing a revolver. Error creating thumbnail: File missing After disarming him, Nina Manigan (Anne Curtis) shoots Manok. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A barangay resident holds a revolver. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another resident holds a revolver. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Ditto. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A resident firing his revolver. Shotguns Armscor M30SAS The Armscor M30SAS is seen being used by a resident of the barangay.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Armscor M30SAS - 12 gauge Error creating thumbnail: File missing A resident of the barangay holds the Armscor while tracking down members of the PDEA squad. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The resident continues to search for squad members with the shotgun. Error creating thumbnail: File missing As he encounters Rico, the latter manages to disarm him of the shotgun. Submachine Guns Heckler and Koch MP5K The Heckler & Koch MP5K is used by a drive-by shooter on a motorcycle.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt M4A1 - 5.56x45mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Loren Santos (Mara Lopez) holding an M4 in the film's opening montage. Error creating thumbnail: File missing An M4 being fired in a kill house. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Iggy Hizon (Tarek El Tayech) with an M4. Error creating thumbnail: File missing An M4 in the hands of one of the barangay residents. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Manigan with the rifle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bernie Lacson (Victor Neri) in a fight as lightning illuminates his M4. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Anne Curtis and AJ Muhlach in a promotional image with the M4s. XM177E1 Nina Manigan (Anne Curtis) uses an XM177E1 fitted with a quad-rail handguard and its moderator removed.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing XM177E1 - 5.56x45mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Manigan and Loren firing their rifles in a shoot-out. Manigan has an XM177. Error creating thumbnail: File missing "CHANGE MAG!" Colt Model 727 The M4s used by the squad also become the Colt Model 727 in some scenes.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Type 84S-2 - 5.56x45mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing A guard in a blue tank top holds the Type 84S-2. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Ditto. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A clearer view of the rifle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing As "Manok" leaves a building, the guard can still be seen holding the rifle. Unknown AR-15 Variant Nina Manigan (Anne Curtis) can be seen firing an unknown AR-15 variant in the film's opening montage.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Manigan fires an unknown rifle in her training. Other Zip Gun A Zip Gun is fired at the PDEA squad in a shootout.
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