ALL FILM REVIEWS
‘The Fall Guy’ REVIEW: A love letter to the world of stunts
The Fall Guy isn’t just an ode to the daredevils of the film industry but also acts as a self-aware piece of meta-cinema that caters to the action and rom-com crowd.
‘Challengers’ REVIEW: It’s not just about tennis
Challengers is a well-crafted film with a brilliant screenplay that knows how to humanize and dehumanize its characters in a three-way love affair that is more than just tennis.
‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ REVIEW: Chilling out to beat franchise annihilation
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire feels bloated and struggles to find the balance of showcasing the new characters aside from the main group of the Spengler family.
‘Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B’ REVIEW: Feastin’ on the flesh with folklore made fresh
Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B’s sensual romance offers something fresh, leaning towards the flesh as a representation of intimacy and longing in the form of people masquerading as lonely creatures of the night.
‘Road House’ REVIEW: Doesn’t pull many punches
‘Road House’ is too ecstatic to show us the intense high-octane action set pieces that it forgets to let the characters grow.
‘White Bird: A Wonder Story’ REVIEW: A tale of kindness and courage amidst the holocaust
For a more Filipino semblance, White Bird: A Wonder Story captures this grandmother-grandchild dynamic of telling wondrous stories with lessons in the vein of “Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang.” Apart from the film’s setting, there isn’t that much to go further deep into things, as the film exists as an idealistic reminder of kindness conquering all.
‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)’ REVIEW: A concert film for the ages
‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ is a time capsule for Swift about the songs she has written about her life, a testament to her dedication and passion as an artist.
‘Exhuma’ REVIEW: Dig up the past and unleash the horror
Though Exhuma digs up the predictable, it unearths something more, with the story’s layered turning points saving the film from being deemed run-of-the-mill.
'Dune: Part Two' REVIEW: Unearth this sci-fi spectacle in ambitious cinematic sequel
Dune: Part Two exemplifies what a modern blockbuster should be, adding a monumental addition to the reason why films are best experienced in cinemas.
'I Am Not Big Bird' REVIEW: Enrique Gil soars high and mighty with cinematic comeback
I Am Not Big Bird is a comedic throwback to the late 90s and early 2000s aesthetic, with notable remnants such as VHS tapes and digicams, as well as an ode to outlandish action films from decades past, adding fuel to the parody fire.
'We Made A Beautiful Bouquet' REVIEW: A blossoming romance that blooms at the right time
We Made a Beautiful Bouquet is anchored by the meet-cute premise of two strangers trying to catch the last train home to Tokyo. It’s a love story that knows its audience well and treats them with care and respect.