‘The Odyssey’ review
Nolan flexes his cinematic muscles And boy, are they big. Written by Wowie Lagman Director Christopher Nolan’s got some nerves to take on an almost 3,000-year old tale and transforming it for the screen. More than skill and experience, it takes guts to pull off a movie as epic as this–something only a few possess. […]
‘Evil Dead Burn’ review
Way better than ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Depicting in laws as demonic creatures is probably the best thing about this horror movie Written by Wowie Lagman This is definitely 100% pure horror, but I can’t help snicker at the fact that the movie revolves around an abused widow and her in laws who aren’t exactly accepting […]
‘Moana’ review
A beautiful, faithful remake Fans will love that it set sail again; critics may question if it’s a necessary voyage. Some movies transport you. This one nearly made me mad in the beginning, only because it reminded me of what I missed out on. Roughly ten minutes into Disney’s live-action Moana, the scene shows the […]
‘Midnight Girls’ review
A riveting look into the plight of OFWs Midnight Girls delivers some of the strongest performances seen in a local film this year. Written by Wowie Lagman The thing that has always fascinated me about writer-director Irene Emma Villamor is her knack for transforming simple, mundane storylines into compelling stories that showcase the complexities of the […]
‘Apex’ movie review
Purely entertaining It’ll hook you in the moment but almost immediately loses its grip on you once the end credits roll Written by Wowie Lagman Watching Apex, the latest survival action thriller from Netflix is a fun experience. It is purely entertaining with its stunning imagery and the intense edge-of-your-seat thrill. The only problem is […]
‘Michael’ movie review
It’s not bad; it’s just sad Fans will love this. Critics might not. Written by Wowie Lagman Michael Jackson is still the greatest entertainer on the planet. That’s exactly what Antoine Fuqua’s movie proved. Years after his death, MJ remains firmly embedded in public consciousness. His enduring legacy has sprang forth legions of fans and […]
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ review
Fab? Yes. Groundbreaking? No. The new movie is a huge fan service. And we’re not complaining. Written by Wowie Lagman In some other parts of the world, it’s still spring. And a sequel in spring sounds… groundbreaking? It doesn’t but it’s a sequel many people need. And when I say ‘people’ it doesn’t only mean […]
‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ review
Well-written and well-executed This re-imagining of a classic franchise has a different tone which served it well in a lot of ways Written by Wowie Lagman As much as I enjoyed The Mummy films that featured Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz growing up, nothing it was clear from the teasers that Lee Cronin’s The Mummy […]
‘They Will Kill You’ review
Campy, funny, and absorbing Is this better than Ready or Not 2? Written by Wowie Lagman It’s interesting that They Will Kill You was shown in the same week Ready or Not 2: Here I Come hit cinemas. It’s a battle of the survival horror comedies. And, at first glance, it seems like the latter […]
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ review
Visually stunning but has a thin plot The sequel is a feast for the eyes. Don’t expect anything profound, though. Written by Wowie Lagman The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will delight hardcore fans and kids with its brilliant imagery. There’s not much in here in terms of story and character development, so if you’re that […]