Liza Soberano has been getting rave reviews from American critics for her performance in the Hollywood film "Lisa Frankenstein," which premiered in Philippines cinemas on Wednesday. 

Directed by Zelda Williams and written by Diablo Cody, the film stars Kathryn Newton in the title role and Cole Sprouse as the undead creature who becomes her companion.

The film itself has mixed reviews so far, but Soberano has been hailed for her role as Taffy, Lisa's popular cheerleader stepsister. The Fil-Am actor has been called a scene-stealer and superstar by American filmmaker Joe Russo.

Here are the takes of some film critics in the US on Soberano's acting

Taylor Gates of Collider: "Soberano is the perfect foil for Newton. She's been thriving in Filipino cinema for years, and it's not hard to see why. Her comedic timing and delivery are phenomenal, and she's able to bring vulnerability and sincerity to every scene, even when the material she has to say would look completely out-of-pocket and callous on paper. 

"The sisterhood between Lisa and Taffy is a highlight of the film, running the gambit from sibling rivalry to forming an unexpected but affecting bond. In lesser hands, Taffy could be a stereotype — a one-dimensional character we've seen hundreds of times — but Soberano puts a refreshing spin on her, giving her real depth and scene-stealing moments."

Katie Walsh of Los Angeles Times: "The breakout star and true discovery of 'Lisa Frankenstein' is Soberano, who has a real gift for imbuing Cody's famously clever and convoluted dialogue with a sincerity that elevates the character beyond an ironic archetype as she morphs from mean teen to scream queen. In fact, Soberano might be too good in the role — she's so charming and sympathetic that there's an emotional domino effect that exposes some problems with the script."