“Incredibles 2” review: family matters most
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…
“Ocean’s 8” is dangerously stylish and fabulous
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…
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” didn’t falter at all
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…
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” definitely lived up to its hype
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…
“Avengers: Infinity War” is depressingly beautiful
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…
Ranking the CineFilipino 2018 movies
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…
“Rampage” review: dogs are out; gorillas are in
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…
“A Quiet Place” loudly screams greatness
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…
“Ready Player One” is filled with pop culture references that’ll make you smile
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…
“A Wrinkle in Time” review: we could have had more
Science and magic, when combined, should give birth to magnificent results. That’s the expectations for Ava Duvernay’s vision for author Madeleine L’Engle’s “A Wrinkle In Time.” Middle schooler Meg Murray (Storm Reid) is a lost potential in her school. Isolated…