Across the Spider-Verse | Redefining a Franchise

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is superior to “Into the Spider-Verse,” where there is a lot to unpack in terms of scope visually and the number of characters that appeared in this animated film from Sony Animated Pictures. If the first one was something to be elated about in terms of visual style and narrative the producers and directors really went to it in making sure the original was just an appetizer. There is an amount of Spider-People in this film that have their own story to tell, and you’re only seeing it revolve between Miles and Gwen. The main protagonist in the film expands not just Miles growing up and getting acclimated to his new role as Eath-1610’s Spider-Man, but dealing with everyday life like most young adults in the world. For Gwen, the struggle of trying to prove herself to his father, Captain Stacy is the only two parts of a bigger story that unfolds in 140 minutes of a visually impressive world where all these characters exist. Every Spider-Man fan is treated to this epic adventure as a love letter that the people behind this film listened to from the original. It shows that this superhero genre is no longer just for kids to enjoy but for the fans and ‘True Believers” out there to show that they care for this franchise and will continue to support it.

Little Women | Life Challenges in 1868

“Little Women” an original based on the novel from 1868 by the same name is a coming of age film and it is the seventh film adapted for cinema. This reinterpretation was directed by Greta Gerwig (her second solo direction) teaming up again with some of the actors she has worked with on Lady Bird (2017) namely Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet together with an ensemble cast that includes Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern, Meryl Streep, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, James Norton, Louis Garrel, and Chris Cooper. The film has a running time of 135 minutes (2 hours and 25 minutes) and paced enough to get through the life story of the four sisters going through life as young women, dealing with loss and meeting the men of their lives. It was one of the best films to close out in 2019 as one of the films set in the 1860s as a period piece that shows quality in production that shows the value from the sets and the elaborate costumes of that time. Saoirse Ronan leads the cast the focal point of perspective of the overall narrative, but not outshines her fellow cast mates as Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, and Eliza Scanlen have all their scenes in this film and reinterprets the characters from the novel by Louisa May Alcott.

Edgar Wright's New Baby Driver!

03.12.2017 – When you hear Edgar Wright in passing there are a lot of thing in mind, namely his movies like the Three Flavours Cornetto Film Trilogy or his development in making Marvel’s Ant-Man happen after his highly publicised exit as director. Of course who would forget Scott Pilgrim VS the World, but you haven’t heard his new film simply titled “Baby Driver.”

Press Film Review: Star Wars The Force Awakens!

12.16.2015 – The Force Awakens gala premier in the Philippines was star-studded with personalities from television and the internet. From Stormtroopers to lightsaber wielding fighters you’ve got them all in one place. That place of course is the IMAX in SM Megamall where they where playing John Williams musical score to the films as early as 6 PM and it can be heard at the Mega B section of the mall and it was great to be a Star Wars fan.

Reel Review: Inside Out.

08.20.2015 – “Inside Out” has been long overdue to be shown in the Philippines, and there has been a lot of good news about this feature animated film. It has been released two month ago and Australia was one of the few to have it in June. The last country who’ll probably see this one is China set to be shown on October 1st. But regardless of the screen date those who have first seen it have given their thoughts how the film has success despite the challenges regarding the complex narrative.

Reel Review: Rogue Nation!

07.30.2015 – “Rogue Nation” the fifth instalment from the “Mission Impossible” film series was definitely a step back at the same time inventive for what the Impossible Mission Force is all about now as a franchise. The spy genre films has been in abundance this year, but this one seems to be intelligent than the last one. Just like Ethan Hunt the film is one step ahead of its other genre related films that defined never quite impossible.

Reel Review: Ted 2!

07.22.2015 – Sometimes original movies that made a dent at the box office at the same time earning positive reviews don’t end up getting a sequel. For Ted 2 it was expected while there others that they are already satisfied with the story. Seth MacFarlane would eventually announce a sequel due to the cult following o the said film. Would you abandon and forget the Thunder Buddies are you? Of course there’s opportunity also to merchandise more Ted plush toys for everyone too.