Category: Review
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‘Mia’ review: A fresh romcom that works
Director Veronica Velasco successfully brings out an entertaining story about love and hope in ‘Mia’ with Coleen Garcia and Edgar Allan Guzman’s undeniable chemistry. Mia tells the tale of a self-destructive alcoholic girl, Mia, who is a doctor struggling to heal from the tragedy of her fiance’s death, and Jay, who transforms mined-out land into…
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‘Frozen II’ review: Beautiful musical sequel
Disney’s Frozen II brings us back to Arendelle with a great, magical adventure of Anna and Elsa. Frozen II is considered as one of the most anticipated sequels this year. Following the blockbuster success of the previous installment, Frozen II brings us back to Arendelle and continues the adventures of its magical Queen Elsa (Idina…
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‘Mañanita’ review: Silent at its best
Director Paul Soriano brings us a silent treatment of a well-known story of the ‘Mañanita’ song propelled by Bela Padilla’s most complicated role to date. Mañanita is a story of an ex-military sniper who is honorably discharged and accepts a mission that will indefinitely change her life in the attempts to make ends meet. It…
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‘Unforgettable’ review: Sarah Geronimo’s best performance to date
Perci M. Intalan and Jun Lana’s Unforgettable makes an extraordinary masterpiece through an adorable and heartwarming performance by Sarah Geronimo. Unforgettable takes us to a wonderful journey of a special girl named Jasmine and her newfound dog, Happy. They take on a long journey to visit her diseased grandmother in Baguio in the belief that…
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‘Abominable’ review: Adorably sweet and adventurous
Abominable is a visual spectacle that makes every impossible thing possible—with a touch of family values that could win everyone’s hearts. Abominabe is all about teenage Yi (Chloe Bennet) who encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building in Shanghai, she and her mischievous friends, Jin (Tenzing Norgay Trainor) and Peng (Albert…
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‘Downton Abbey’ review: Nostalgic comeback of the beloved British series
Downton Abbey serves as a gentle drama that calls for a nostalgic experience not just for those who enjoyed the series. The worldwide phenomenon Downton Abbey becomes a grand motion picture event, as the beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. Set two years after the series…
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‘Open’ review: Sultry and sincere eye-opener
Andoy Ranay’s Open uniquely brings a storyline that enlightens a relationship that could or couldn’t work. Open tells the story of Rome (Arci Muñoz) and Ethan (JC Santos) who have been together for 14 years. They are each other’s firsts, and to their family and friends, they are the perfect couple. When the two begin…
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‘Lola Igna’ review: Beautiful, heartfelt lessons in life (and death)
Eduardo Roy, Jr.’s Lola Igna brings us a wonderful story of the oldest woman in the world with heartfelt life lessons. Living in a secluded hut in the middle of rice fields, Lola Igna is a foul-mouthed and stubborn woman who is eager to die. However, her neighbors are hung up on her winning the…
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‘Cuddle Weather’ review: Beyond all that’s steamy and hot
Rod Marmol’s ‘Cuddle Weather’ pushes its bold narrative enough to pull out an entertaining film with a provocative subtext. Through its high-concept, dominantly intelligent writing, and bravado-filled performances, Cuddle Weather manages to shed much light on the struggles of being a sex worker in the country. The narrative is mostly seen through the experiences of…
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