Reviews

25 Reviews
Sort by:
Filter by Rating:
The Passenger (III) (2023)
7/10
Good film!
7 August 2023
The Passenger is a drama, horror, thriller film.

It has a unique story that I never thought it would end like what the ending would be. Very good plot.

I am not familiar with the actors but I just saw a film just yesterday of Kyle Gallner who played the role of Benson in this film. I really think he is a good actor. Even the other film of him that I saw yesterday, he was good there although the film is not that good. But The Passenger took him to another level of acting. Even his co-actor, Johnny Berchtold who played the role of Randy Bradley, played his part very well.

There is just one thing caught my attention. The mall scene. When Benson and Bradley went to see Lisa. I noticed that all the stores in the mall were closed aside from where Lisa is working. I am not sure if this is normal in the US or what?

Also, if the crime rates in the US are high, why would the secretary in the school give Benson and Bradley the personal information of the school's employee which they should really keep it in private? I am just wondering.

Anyway, everything is good in this film.
5 out of 9 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
10/10
True Legend
6 January 2023
One of the animated films I have been waiting to watch and yes, it never disappoints me! DreamWorks' one of the best films is back!

It is a great film! Puss in Boots is one of my favorite characters! He is really a legend! From the first time I have seen Puss in Boots showed up in Shrek, I have been a fan! Truly a funny, heroic, cute character that everyone would love! Specially, if you are a cat lover!

Antonio Banderas (Puss in Boots) really suits the character of Puss in Boots. His manly, sweet, raspy voice made everything so perfectly good for the character.

Now, I can't wait and so excited for the next film of Puss in Boots where he will meet again Shrek and Donkey! My other 2 favorite characters of DreamWorks! I just can't wait!!!!
2 out of 7 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
9/10
Two Great Performance
22 November 2022
Another great movie this year! Eddie Redmayne and Jessica Chastain were both phenomenal! They look good together too. As partners or maybe even brother and sister! Yeah, that's how I thought in one scene at the beginning, when Eddie was sitting and the side of his face looks like Jessica.

The story was indeed great! The roles suit them both as I have seen Eddie performed before as a sociopath and that he really nailed it! His face is so kind that you can not really tell that he can do something bad but when he shows his anger, he will creep the hell out of you!

While on the other hand, Jessica also did great on this film! She's always this type of girl who is always nice and sweet and charming. I have seen a lot of her movies! Sometimes, I watch it again and again! That's how much I really like Jessica Chastain! She always plays the role very well!
0 out of 0 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
Spirited (2022)
10/10
Great, fun film!
22 November 2022
Oh,my! Another musical with Will Ferrell??? And this time, with Ryan Reynolds??? What???

This is not the first time I have seen Will Ferrell doing a musical film and to be honest, I like all that he did! From the Elf, Euro Vision and now Spirited?! All great and fun films for the whole fambam!

But this is the first time I have seen Ryan Reynolds doing a musical. I did not expect he's gonna nail it!

The teaming up was good. Both were fun and suit their characters. Not only they can make you laugh on this film but they can also make you cry.

Great story indeed. There is a moral lesson you will learn.
12 out of 22 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
The Wonder (I) (2022)
8/10
Mysteriously interesting
19 November 2022
I have so many thoughts on how the story goes and how it will end while I was watching. Very interesting. It got more exciting when I have gotten the clue on how it will end while the story was flowing.

The era gave me enough to feel the thrill.

It's not the type of movie that I will watch over and over again but I like it.

I like how it ended. I like how it made my mind crazy thinking something was really creepy going on that I actually thought it's one cult film again by Florence Pugh but it's not. Way different from what I was thinking.

The Wonder is absolutely a good film with a good plot for a mysterious drama film!
3 out of 4 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
Raymond & Ray (2022)
8/10
Perfectly good!
8 November 2022
A super perfect teaming for Ewan McGregor and Ethan Hawke, both my favorites!

I have always been wishing for them to have a movie together and now, it is finally here! I was not just surprised but I was so mesmerized with the outcome of this film!

Raymond & Ray is a surreal dark comedy. With a little drama too.

The story is so good but you have to watch till the end to really appreciate this film because it has a deep story like how deep they had to dig. Lol.

After all, it's not everyday they can create a good film with good humor and good actors. Imagine how good it is to have everything in one film?
2 out of 5 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
Barbarian (2022)
7/10
Check everything before booking a room/house! Go check the street view!
27 October 2022
I like the first half of the film. It was actually great! Keith (Bill Skarsgard) got me so good thinking he's gonna do something crazy to Tess (Georgina Campbell), who rented a house in an abandoned neighborhood.

The good thing of not seeing the trailer before watching the film is that, you don't have any idea at all what's gonna happen next.

The story was so tricky. Good, especially the first half. Suspense, until the second half started. It got funny. Aside from Aj (Justin Long), who also rented the same house, the story was not thrilling anymore but we all know Justin Long is a good actor.

The mother was scary. Creepy. Gave me a jump scare on her first appearance. Then, the story happened. I didn't expect the ending would be like that.

All in all, it was an okay film!
2 out of 5 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
7/10
Killer on the loose!!!
11 October 2022
Imagine the Sheriff advised the whole town to stay at home and lock their doors, barricade if possible, after sundown because there is a killer on the loose! Man, that is insane! You should really take that seriously! Unless, you want to meet your death.

As I watched The Town that Dreaded Sundown, I noticed some funny scenes like when a police officer left his car key and came back to the the station with goofy music.

Also, I don't know if I'm the only one who noticed the camera man on the train? That was funny. Couldn't help myself but to rewind that part just to make sure. ;)

Well, I cannot blame them. This film was shot during the 70's!
0 out of 0 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
Kidnap (I) (2017)
7/10
A mother will do anything!
10 October 2022
I don't understand why I see many negative reviews on this film. I know this film, Kidnap is not a very unique story, where a mom has to save her son from being kidnapped.

I am no critic but hey, come on! It's not just because it's Halle Berry but we all know that any mother would do anything just to save their son/daughter from being taken away! Aside from Halle Berry being a really good actress, she really nailed this film!

I just got excited to know how the story will end after the long road scenes. We really had a looooong way drive and thrill here! So, buckle up and sit beside Halle Berry to understand the feeling!
1 out of 1 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
Doll House (2022)
8/10
The story will make you cry!
9 October 2022
Wow! I didn't expect Doll House would be that good!

I know Baron Geisler as a good child actor so I didn't hesitate to watch this film as soon as I saw the trailer, I got so interested!

I wasn't wrong. This is a good film with a good story and the acting of both Baron Geisler (Rustin/Clyde) and Althea Ruedas (Yumi) were really good! Even Phi Palmos (Bok/Ganda) did a good job! They all suit the roles!

The story was so emotional. A bit of comedy. Very entertaining but the good thing is, there's a good lesson which will make the people cry. So, the acting and story made the film really good even if the music isn't! They should' ve used the version of the real song bird's song! Duh!!

Anyway, yeah, this film is good!
5 out of 10 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
6/10
Not bad!
8 October 2022
Significant Other is a mystery, thriller, sci-fi film, and it is not so bad at all!

It has a unique story. A very twisting plot and exciting after giving you a mysterious beginning that grabbed my attention as I started to wonder. Interesting.

The part when Ruth (Maika Monroe) screamed by the sound of the crow was so epic!

So, the story was good. The acting was good. The music was good. The cinematography was good, but there is only one thing I cannot understand. I mean, I know it already ends there and that was it! But why am I still waiting for something more to happen? Anyway, I like it.
14 out of 28 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
Silent Hill (2006)
8/10
The game that came to life
7 October 2022
I'm a fan of the game so when I first watched Silent Hill, I was super excited and very impressed how they made a movie like I'm playing a video game! I mean, all those effects when it turns to the dark side, all the monsters, wow! My favorite was the nurses and Cybil.

But tbh, as I am watching it now, I noticed how bad the editing was. Not really bad but not that good. I noticed the insects were fake and the movement of the monsters were computerized. So, every little detail were easy to notice now because of the better effects and better editing these days.

Still, it's a good movie and I will always be a fan of the Silent Hill game.
5 out of 6 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
8/10
Good but ...
7 October 2022
I like the movie. It is actually good but there is something missing which I cannot explain. It's like after you watch it, you still wait for something to happen.

At first, you will enjoy the heart-warming themes, the cozy setting of a small town, the high school, the era-specific plot devices such as the first iPhones and Samsungs.

The story was good. It's a combination of mystery, drama and a bit of suspense. The music was good and very memorable especially the song choice for Mr. Harrigan's ringtone,"Stand By Your Man"

This movie is proof that a good story outweighs all things. However, this movie is not that.
1 out of 3 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
The Others (2001)
10/10
Thrillingly amazing movie!
4 October 2022
The Others!! I won't forget this film since the first time I have watched it! If you are looking for a horror, thriller film, I highly recommend this! No time will be wasted!

The story was so great! It was getting intense as the film goes. Nicole Kidman was really good here, no doubt of that! The children also were good and Mrs. Mills' character was mysteriously scary but good. There was something good and something mysterious in each and every character!

I really like the story where I will be surprised in the end. This is how you make a good horror, thriller film. A very satisfying and a film you will surely enjoy to watch even if you are planning to watch it again and again!
3 out of 5 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
Waste of time!
4 October 2022
What in the hell??? Sheesh! This film is one of the worst films of 2022!! Why oh why did you make another Jeepers Creepers film if you didn't even come up with a better idea before starting this film?! Didn't you know how excellent the first 2 parts of Jeepers Creepers were? Come on!

If the editing was better, It would have been a lot easier to get immersed in the story. But it was so obvious that it looked unreal and kind of just funny!

The acting was so bad! The creeper looked funny. The camera they used, seemed like the ones used in reality shows.

This is not the type of movie I am going to sit on and watch enjoyably! This is a waste of my time! I'm super fan of Jeepers Creepers but not this one! Not the Reborn!
9 out of 11 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
Day Zero (I) (2022)
1/10
Unconvincing story!
4 October 2022
Hmm, I was waiting for an exciting part since I am a fan of zombie films and I think this is the first serious Filipino zombie film but honestly, I didn't find the thrill I was waiting for!

The zombies looked real which is a compliment to the make up artists. The story is not that good and the continuity is non-existent! One thing to note however are the action sequences, which looked great, especially the cgi.

Unconvincing acting and dialogue! Color grading looked like an ordinary prime time tv series.

Filipinos still need a lot of things to learn and more time to spend to make better, entertaining films!
10 out of 22 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
10/10
🎶 Jeepers, Creepers 🎶
3 October 2022
It's just so damn good! Even if I have seen this film so many times, it still gives me the chill and still feels the old times!

The story is just about a creepy monster who eats what he likes and what he needs to keep it alive and complete! It always comes back every after 23 years of the 23rd day of Spring.

So, when Trish (Gina Philips) and Darry (Justin Long) met this creeper on the road, their lives started to turn miserable! Only needs to find out, what it really wants and who it really wants!

It is more fun and more exciting to watch with your whole family or friends while you all chill and relax having popcorn and drinking pepsi!
4 out of 6 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
9/10
Rewatcheable!
3 October 2022
Through Night and Day is one of the best Filipino films for me, because the story is so good! Kudos to Alessandra de Rossi who wrote the story. I didn't expect she could write that well! I'm impressed!

So, the film is a mixed drama, comedy and romance. With Paolo Contis, you'll really expect there will be so much comedy but of course, we all know how great an actor Paolo Contis was when he was a child and until now, he really is. He's not only in comedy but he can be in any genre! This is one reason that actually made the film so good and entertaining. Both Alessandra and Paolo are so funny.

Great film locations! Since the beginning I got chills already! How can I not? They shot it in Baguio and Iceland! Everything is perfect! From the story, locations and their love team! The music is okay too.

So if you are looking for a drama comedy, this film is for you. Just ready your empty bucket 'coz for sure you will need it after the Iceland view!
0 out of 1 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
366 (2022)
1/10
Boring!
3 October 2022
I started this movie the first time I saw it on Netflix the other day but didn't continue. When I started to watch it again today, I thought at least it would excite me and will finish the movie but before getting to the middle part, I stopped and switched to another movie.

366 is so boring! Depressing! Nothing interesting. I've seen one movie of Bela Padilla before with JC Santos, 100 Tula Para Kay Stella and it was actually a great film! But 366 was a disappointment!

I know Bela Padilla wanted to show something in the story. Too bad it didn't go well. It's okay though. Maybe next time they will write and make it more interesting to watch.
0 out of 0 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
The Hitcher (1986)
8/10
I want you to stop me!
2 October 2022
I have seen The Hitcher before but the version of Sean Bean in 2007. If you are looking for a thrilling, crime, suspense, horror film, this one is for you!

The Hitcher (1986) was a great thriller film! John Ryder (Rutger Hauer) was a weird, psychopath, killer who met Jim Halsey (C. Thomas Howell) one rainy night when he was hitchhiking and Jim pulled over for him.

The thriller begun.

Rutger Hauer was really scary in this movie and did a great job on his role as the crazy guy! Brutally killing people no matter who they are or where they are. He didn't stop pursuing Jim until he sees him dead!
1 out of 2 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
10/10
The journey doesn't end here!
1 October 2022
Return of the King is the most exciting part of The Lord of the Rings! From beginning to end it got more intense!

I like the friendship of Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin), how they stick together until the end. The courage of Sam and the kindness of Frodo. The funny Pippin (Billy Boyd) and Merry (Dominic Monaghan). The bravery of them all!

The love of Arwen (Liv Tyler) for Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) and Legolas' (Orlando Bloom) and Gimli's (John Rhys-Davies) funny and silly firendship! The wisdom of Gandalf (Ian McKellen)!

All of their characters made this film more exciting, entertaining and fun! You'll surely want to watch it over and over again!
0 out of 2 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
8/10
A fun but eye-opening look at the Vietnam war
30 September 2022
The Greatest Beer Run Ever is one of the best war films I have ever watched! Not just because this happened in a real life story, but how Chickie, (Zach Efron) got the wildest, craziest idea to go to Vietnam, just to bring some beers from America to his friends, who were in the middle of the war!

It's funny at first because of Chickie's character, but after he realized what's really going on in Vietnam, it gets heart-breaking.

The story will give you good lessons in life, so this is definitely a must watch movie!

Zach Efron definitely nailed it!

The music was indeed good too, by the way!

A very rewatchable movie.
66 out of 80 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
7/10
Almost good but not quite!
29 September 2022
Okay...so this is absolutely something different for a Filipino film! I was excited to watch it when I saw it on Netflix. I've never read the book though.

As a crime-mystery fan, at first I thought "Wow, they're making something like the Zodiac and Spotlight films!" Well, it didn't really go that well if that's what they were trying to do!

Anway, the story is way too different! It's a good story though but there were times I didn't catch some dialogue especially Father Jerome Lucero played by Sid Lucero who was eating his words. It's so hard to understand when there are no subtitles on the English parts. Other than that, they all played their roles very well.

Cinematography was fine. Color was okay but the Music which I'm very critical of was sub-par in my opinion. It's still a typical filipino "type" of music!
1 out of 2 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
4/10
Junk treasure
3 June 2021
I didn't really enjoy the movie. I'm a fan of crime, mystery and thriller movies but this one didn't satisfy me. I'm sorry. It was stupid how ALL the lights were flickering in the locker room. It was jarring and unnecessarily annoying. The editing failed to weave a coherent story cadence which made me lose interest to watch throughout. Music is repetitious, inauthentic and could use real musical instruments. (The trumpets were obviously fake). Every other aspect of the movie was okay at best.
7 out of 10 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
Narcos: Mexico (2018–2021)
5/10
Nudity
26 November 2018
In S1 Ep2, in a place where everybody is partying, girls were wearing bikinis and one girl in jacuzzi, with a guy and another girl was shown her full breasts more than once.
0 out of 25 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink

Recently Viewed