“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...
“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...
“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...
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...
“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...
“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...
“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...
“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...
“Game Night” owes its greatness to a great script
A solid script and the combined charms of lead actors Rachel McAdams and Jason Bateman result in one of the better comedies I’ve seen as...
“Tomb Raider” could use a lot of improvements
Relatable characters are very important. It’s in the nuances, back stories and motivations where viewers find similarities and relate with the characters they see on...