‘Don’t Worry Darling’ is not entirely unique, but it IS fascinating
“There is beauty in control. There is grace in symmetry.” By the time the ladies of the Victory Project community were told this during their dance class, it was quite obvious that something is wrong with the seemingly perfect life in this utopia-like neighborhood created so immaculately by director-performer Olivia Wilde for her sophomore film, […]
First reviews for “The Woman King” call it Oscar-worthy
Fresh from its successful premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, the initial reviews for The Woman King are now out, and critics are unanimous in praising Viola Davis’ fierce reinvention as an action hero and the film as a rousing, action-packed crowd-pleaser. Garnering 100% Fresh Rating over at review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes (as of […]
“Fall” won’t let you down
It may feel and look absurd a few times, but there is no denying that Scott Mann’s survival thriller Fall is effective in eliciting the right responses from its audience. And that’s mainly why this low-budgeted movie is so much fun to watch. It brings to mind survival movies like Jaume Collet-Serra’s The Shallows and […]
Something’s missing in “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin”
There wasn’t anything similar on TV when Pretty Little Liars aired back in 2010, which is why it looked engrossing especially to those who like mystery-slasher genre. It had mixed elements from movies like I Know What You Did Last Summer, Scream, and Jawbreakers while maintaining the YA vibe. Although it become convoluted down the […]
“Fanny: The Right To Rock” is a must-watch!
Bobbi Jo Hart’s documentary Fanny: The Right To Rock is the best film about musicians I have seen so far. It’s entertaining and inspiring. It chronicled the story of a rock group most of us have probably never heard of: Fanny. And here lies the beauty of the experience. I have absolutely no idea who […]
“Darna” is masterful storytelling
ABS-CBN’s retelling of the iconic Mars Ravelo heroine has gone so much since its inception it sometimes feels like it can be a show on its own. Evidently, against all odds, they made it happen. And they did so in a manner that impresses–a lot. Because amid the challenges the show (and its production team) […]
“Bullet Train” review: Hop on for a fun ride
Obviously, I haven’t read the source material for David Leitch’s Brad Pitt-starrer Bullet Train, but I have to admit that there’s a bit of trepidation because film adaptations often come up short. And that is also why, to some degree, it’s a good thing because I enter the theater with not much expectations. And then, […]
“DC League of Super-Pets” review: Meet Superman’s worst foe and best ally
Who is the baddest Superman villain? Superman fans might go with either Doomsday or Steppenwolf: Doomsday killed Superman in Batman V Superman, so that technically makes him the most powerful Superman foe; however, it took Superman and the rest of the Justice League to take down Steppenwolf. “DC League of Super-Pets” just might have the […]
“Mine” review: I’m not too sure about the ending–but it made me snicker
I am quite torn about how I feel with this 2016 war thriller starring Armie Hammer. It’s one of those movies that must have sounded really cool and exciting during pitching. Until you see it unfold right before your eyes. It feels like the writers were too excited to build up the tension and ran […]
“Thor: Love and Thunder” review: no dull moment at all
I don’t think Chris Hemsworth would mind if people rave about his latest Marvel flick, Thor: Love and Thunder mainly because of the presence and glorious performances of Oscar winners Christian Bale and Natalie Portman. The movie opens with an impressive scene from Bale; for a couple of seconds I initially thought this must be […]