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“Ant-Man and the Wasp” review: a scaled down but enjoyable Marvel movie

July 2, 2018

You know what they mean when they say “less is more?” Well, in the case of Peyton Reed’s “Ant-Man And The Wasp” little is more. Or bigger. Well, you get the drift. Anyway, this latest installment in the ever-evolving (and exciting) Marvel Cinematic Universe, our tiny superhero is back, albeit reluctantly, not to save the…
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“Incredibles 2” review: family matters most

June 13, 2018

Can you imagine a world without superheroes? Probably not. The sequel to 2004’s Pixar hit animated film “Incredibles” tries to answer this question. What would happen if we no longer have superheroes? Will society collapse without our caped crusaders? Although it borders on being subversive, Brad Bird’s latest movie raises a valid question. Does it…
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“Ocean’s 8” is dangerously stylish and fabulous

June 8, 2018

You know you’re in for a great ride the moment you see Sandra Bullock’s Debbie Ocean practically bullshit her way out of prison. The first few minutes of Gary Ross’ “Ocean’s 8” basically set the mood of the entire film and showed us that Debbie will call every single shot. Her bravado was all it…
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“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” didn’t falter at all

June 6, 2018

There’s something about movie franchises that extend way beyond the usual three-part installment formula. Some feels too stretched, diluted. They seem to get lost along the way. Some movies will feel like a lost kid, trying to find his way home. That’s exactly my concern coming into the cinema for “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”. Luckily,…
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“Solo: A Star Wars Story” definitely lived up to its hype

May 18, 2018

The latest addition to the Star Wars franchise definitely lived up to its hype. Ron Howard’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story” was a satisfying and entertaining watch that offers a number of surprising twists. Solo’s origin story is replete with action and the occasional banters that sets it apart from the more serious “Rogue One”.…
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“Avengers: Infinity War” is depressingly beautiful

May 18, 2018

There is a sense of foreboding during the first few minutes of “Avengers: Infinity War”. And as the minutes rolled by, that uneasy feeling only grew stronger. Existence will cease just like that On a quest to restore balance in the universe, Thanos (Josh Brolin) is scouring galaxies for the infinity stones, two of which,…
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Ranking the CineFilipino 2018 movies

May 15, 2018

This year’s Cine Filipino has a very strong roster of films that tackled themes from kill-for-pay to street hustlers. It’s also interesting to see some common threads in the eight movies we’ve watched. Here’s my ranking of the eight feature films: 8. Mga Mister Ni Rosario, Alpha Habon Interesting concept and it had promise at…
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“Rampage” review: dogs are out; gorillas are in

April 13, 2018

Dogs are out. Gorillas are in. Brad Peyton’s “Rampage” just introduced man’s new best friend. You can add the latest Dwayne Johnson-starrer in your list of must-see disaster films. Packed with a lot of heart-pumping action, the movie is sure to put you on the edge of your seats from start to finish. A science…
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“A Quiet Place” loudly screams greatness

April 4, 2018

In 2016, Fede Alvarez directed and co-wrote one of the most terrifying horror movies in recent history, “Don’t Breathe,” an unexpected hit for many as this went beyond the usual formulaic scary movies. This year, John Krasinski may have done the same thing with “A Quiet Place”. It was 2020 and the Abotts live in…
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“Ready Player One” is filled with pop culture references that’ll make you smile

March 24, 2018

I have never seen a movie that’s filled with so much pop culture reference such as Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One.” The VFX-heavy movie has so much easter eggs that anyone who grew up during the 80s and 90s will absolutely go nuts. In fact, as we were watching the movie there were shrieks of…
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