Bata bata paano ka ginawa?

The movie, based on Lualhati Bautista's novel, is a thoroughly entertaining story of a woman trying to be herself. Once again, Santos gave a very convincing performance as a woman so brave and modern but still fragile.

The screenplay is both dull and banal, while the musical score is absolutely hideous. However, the film has been directed with skill and polish by Chito S Rono. With "Bata, Bata..." he delivers a competent film about something we've seen so many times before - a Filipina woman who is trying her best to be a good mother and a career-minded person, both at the same time.

A fine supporting cast (specially Martinez), some dashes of humour, and an inspiring story about an ordinary woman living in a hypocritical world.