The Rise of Skywalker | Closing on a Good Note

12.21.2019 – The “Skywalker Saga” has finally ended and the most anticipated film next to Avengers: Endgame was already here. Everyone has very high expectations for this release, but personally I felt there was too much hype and mixed reaction that divided the fandom. Three months before it was shown in local cinemas in the Philippines there were communities that offered advance ticket sales. It was the ‘usual’ thing in the Philippines since the movie has a limited run in December due to the annual MMFF (Metro Manila Film Fest) that focuses more on the local films released during the duration of the Holiday Season than foreign film. I’m one of the very few to be able to see it in cinema on 20 December 2019 and surprisingly got the ticket on the day itself through an old M-Pass card from Sureseats.com that I had registered eight years ago. I didn’t purchase the ticket since the M-Pass account I had had enough points to get me a movie pass to see it less than the cost of what the pre-selling ones offered by local groups that organized the screening. It is more like getting invited in an advance screening again minus the commotion you seen in the red carpet. Greenbelt 1 may not be as sophisticated as the other cinemas or even the one that hosted the special premier it was enough to witness how JJ Abrams wrap up the last chapter.

Toy Story 4 | Reached For The Sky...

06.24.2019 – Toy Story 4 is the latest installment in the film series that ushered Pixar Studios in the mainstream. It has been almost two and a half decade with this successful franchise that became the face of the studio that developed it. Every kid in the 1990s and the succeeding generation have grown up to Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the gang. It has been almost a decade since the third installment and everyone thought the last film would have closed the franchise, but for a surprising fourth film, there were still stories to tell about these toys. From the very first Toy Story, there was a progression to the aesthetics and the ever-evolving technology that improved the animation and in that span of 25 years with this latest film some would say everyone would say it never goes old. The franchise has been timeless on its own even though the imagery from the very first one seemed outdated as Pixar was really ahead of the curve. But what makes Toy Story one of the favorite CG animated feature films is the well-written narrative for each film. The evolution and character development that began in Andy’s room to Bonnie’s playroom was not just about the adventured of these toys it was about the film in general that made it timeless.

Incredibles 2 | Not Just For Kids

07.01.2018 – The Incredibles are back! It has been fourteen years since fans have waited for the sequel to the original hit and it did not disappoint long-time fans. Brad Bird brings back the Parr family springing into action like never before. A lot has changed since the original was first release and in the last fourteen years the superhero theme has gotten big that this sequel doesn’t appear to be outdated for the current generation regarding tight wearing tropes.

"Cars 3" | It was Lighting before the Storm

11.04.2017 – Disney Pixar’s Cars 3 may appear it’s targeted for kids but on a serious note they seem to even appeal to adults too. I missed seeing it in cinemas back in July but now it’s available in Digital HD finally get to see it. Perhaps after seeing its predecessor, I felt that the original film was lost its roots with the 2011 sequel. But after seeing it I break down on what I’ve seen in this third installment that gave a renewed interest.

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: The Future is Tomorrowland!

05.24.2015 – Tomorrowland said to be this wonderful place and everyone is talking about this film since the teaser was revealed almost a year go. This is a part of Disney theme parks that came to be a film with the lead star in George Clooney. This is not the first time Disney made one of their theme parks into film. If you’ve been to one I guess you have seen Pirates of the Caribbean that became a blockbuster franchise and still filming its fifth film and why you should also see Tomorrowland…