Another MMFF film review here. :) And another action movie. Sorry guys, I actually have BOYfriend now and apparently, the rumors are true, boys really prefers action films. Hahahahaha!

But in all honesty, I love the fact that I was able to catch the much sensible films first. Of course, the beauty of MMFF movies are the variety of films they offer. They got comedy for the kids and the entire family, some horror usually, action films and those award-winning films that would bring out the film critic in you.

10000 Hours is one of those film. They won, like 15 awards last MMFF Awards Night and I must say that this film really deserved it. It has that Hollywood Film vibe in it. And being an avid movie goer, of both local and foreign films, I could honestly say that this one is top-notch.

The story-line is superb. Sabi sa inyo mala-Hollywood film. Tipong Bourne Identity levels. Parang ganun. It really does have a strong storyline that was wonderfully executed. Galing ni Bb. Joyce Bernal. And I heard this film has an all-women off-screen team. They truly deserve those awards.

Nice cinematography as well. Hindi mukhang tinipid. Hindi mukhang cheap. Clear shots, nice camera angles, pulidong pulido. Even the running scenes, though parang they made it a bit shaky (para mukhang tumatakbo din yung camera) doesn’t make me dizzy. Yung ibang movies kasi ganun diba? Parang, OMG! Sana nag-tripod nalang kayo!!! Hahahaha…

Now let’s talk about the actors – Robin Padilla truly deserves the Best Actor trophy. Galing! Ang layo sa “Bad Boy” Robin na kinasanayan ko. That Robin antics na laging ginagaya ng jowa ko (sa kasamaang palad). He was able to portray a role so far from his forte. Imagine? Senador na may angas. Grabe lang! And not to mention, ang gwapo-gwapo nya padin!!!! Ansaveh ni Daniel Padilla teh?! Parang di tumatanda. Di ko kinaya.

The other actors are also great. Of course, Michael De Mesa, Mylene Dizon and Pen Medina did a fantastic job. Eh kaya lang given na yun sa kanila. Magagaling talaga silang aktor eh. Expected na. But I loved Carla Humphries here. May talent si ate! At ang red lipstick na bongga, bagay na bagay. I must also commend Ketchup’s funny antics. Well, expected na din naman yun sa kanya. Sana lang mas binigyan sya ng mas madaming eksena. Para medyo nakakatawa. Kaya lang I guess too much of Ketchup would kinda ruin the “vibe” of 10000 Hours na medyo seryoso at parang laging may oras na hinahabol.

But nasayangan ako sa role ni Bella Padilla. I guess somebody else (maybe a bit older?) would be perfect for the role. Medyo kulang pa sa bigas si Bella. Konting hasa pa siguro. Sayang coz she got one of the main roles. Pero okay na din, kasi jowa nya ang producer so I guess kelangan talaga andun sya. Hihihihi… #chismis

This film truly deserves your time and effort. Sayang naman if you won’t watch it. Specially now that the Pork Barrel Scam is kinda nakakalimutan na naman ng mga Pilipino. Hey guys!! Wag natin kalimutan. Mag-tweet, mag-status sa Facebook. Paramdam sa gobyerno na hindi tayo nakakalimot.

Go ahead and watch it. Great film.

xoxo,

Reigne

This movie is awesome!!! Promise!

I really didn’t  know that there’s a Disney movie coming up. But all my Social Media sites are buzzing with Frozen. Everyone, apparently is hooked on the movie and it’s soundtrack. So last weekend, The Companion, Sissy and I watched this film.

It’s a story of two sisters – Elsa and Anna. Elsa, the eldest is cursed She could turn everything she touches into ice. Awesome  powers I must say. I won’t go into details anymore and  spoil the fun but it was really really interesting.

I love that this movie is all about sisters. Some say that they can relate to Elsa more (the elder sister with a secret and who run away from home) while the others say they relate more to Anna (the fun-loving, oozing with positivity and innocence). But I can relate to both of them. A part of me understands Elsa, being an elder sister. You really would do everything in your power to protect your younger siblings. While a part of me is so like Anna – I would believe in the goodness of my sister whatever happens and I would like to spend every minute with my sister.

I am so glad  I have a sister. This movie made me realize how lucky I am for having one. I am blessed to have a sister who’ll always stay by my side no matter what. I remember years ago, I had an issue with my parents. A major issue that lasted for months. I had no one. My aunts, some cousins, grandparents and uncles are all judging me. Hating on me. I only have my sister and my Nanay (Mila’s mother). I only have them as my forever kakampi. And my sister never left me. That made us closer even more. And now, I consider her as one of my best friends. The first person I’d share my deepest, darkest secrets. The first person I’d call if I needed anything. Because I know she won’t judge me. She loves me. She had no choice anyway. Harhar!

I really recommend that you guys watch it! And bring your kids if you have any. They’d surely enjoy all the singing!! And oh! It’s soooo funny as well.

xoxo,

Reigne

P.S.: Still wasn’t able to blog as much. Ugh! Hectic month! I’d try to gear up within this week. I have loads of posts sitting on my drafts. So watch out for that.

PLDT FIBR and NUFFNANG invited me and my plus one to watch The Hunger Games: Catching Fire last Thursday night at Shangri-La Mall. And since the sister has been bugging me about Catching Fire since last year, I asked her to be my plus one on this date.

Honestly, I was kinda hesitant to watch this film because Catching Fire is my favorite of the Hunger Games Trilogy. For me that’s the best. I simply can’t put the book down. And so, I embraced myself of the disappointments just incase.

And boy! I was so wrong! I really, really loved the film. So much! I think they gave a good book justice which is like, so rare especially for bookworms like myself. I always get so engrossed and so attached to my books that sometimes, if the movie version sucks, I got so affected. Hahahaha!

It must be because Jennifer Lawrence is really such a great actress. She is. What makes Catching Fire really interesting is the confused but so raw emotions of Katniss. She loves Gale but wanted to protect Peeta. She wanted to help the Districts but she so wanted to protect her family. She’s angry. She’s scared. She want them dead. But she wanna run away from them. And all of those, all those crazy emotions are shown on the film. And Jennifer Lawrence gave Katniss Everdeen the justice it deserves. You could really see the raw emotion just by looking at her eyes. Such a talented young lady she is, not to mention extremely beautiful and hot!

Of course, I must acknowledge Josh Hutcherson’s portrayal of Peeta. My hero. I am forever team Peeta since book 1. And I must say that he did look extra gwapo in this film. Promise! I thought I’d be swooning over Liam Hemsworth like I did on the first film but no! He’s so much hotter now. Hotter than Liam I think. Yay! And he’s also perfect for the role. Such a great actor that guy is. Pure love for Katniss. Just pure love.

And of course, the rest of the cast did their job well. All are great. The execution, the acting, the effects. Everything is just nicely done. Without overdoing anything. I also liked the fact that they stayed on the original plot. I hate it when films do that. Change so much of the plot, only to make it worst. Or omit certain scenes that are crucial. I think they showed everything nicely.

I highly recommend this film. Promise. You would surely enjoy. :)

xoxo,

Reigne

After getting my lab results yesterday, the companion and I decided to have a movie date since we’ll be missing each other next week. I’m off to Palawan for 5 freakin’ days and he keeps on saying he’ll miss me. *Mushy*

He wanted to watch a horror film to my dismay. In all honesty, lagi nyang pinu-push ang horror everytime we’re at the cinema na sya naman kinakabadtrip ko! Tigas ng skull eh! Sabi ng I don’t have the heart for horror films.

Anyway, I dragged him to Percy Jackson and The Sea of Monsters just because I wanna watch the film. I saw the first installment and actually liked it so I’m looking forward for the 2nd installment.

So how’s the movie you say? It was fun. I love greek mythology so the mere mention of Zeus, Hermes, Odysseus, Hades and Poseidon is enough to catch my attention. Like the first film, the effects are great and the storyline is just as captivating. I love Logan Lerman. He’s a sweetheart and his portrayal of Percy Jackson is just superb.

I love the action scenes and I think this movie is a great teaser for the next film. Now, I wanna know what happens now that Thalia, daughter of Zeus is alive. Nyahahaha!

Oh! And bring me those Percy Jackson books please. I wanna read it!!!

xoxo,

Reigne

Watched The Wolverine last night with the sister and the boyfriend after my check up. You see, back on the days when I am not yet a big movie fan – Wolverine is one of the few that really captured my attention. I am a big Wolverine fan. And I love Hugh Jackman. I honestly think that he is one of the most gorgeous man alive. Agree?

So it’s a no brainer that I won’t let this movie pass. Haven’t watched the trailer so I really don’t know what to expect. I was awed by the fact that this film is like Japanese movie altogether. Puro Hapon ang cast bonggels!

So you ask if I liked it? Of course! Its Wolverine. Hello?! What’s not to love? And Hugh Jackman as usual is superb. The boyfie loved it but not as much. Must be because it doesn’t have too much of kabog sa dibdib stunts. But we all know Wolverine right? Puso talaga ang panglaban. Pero paglabas namin sa cinema, he’s trying to imitate Wolverine. Parang baliw lang.

That scene where they are trying to capture The Wolverine by using arrows on him to stop him from moving and then using that deadly venomous arrow really broke my heart. Kaloka! All for Mariko! I wish I’m Mariko thhat very instant. To know that a man is willing to do everything within his power to save me. Waaaahh!

I still think though that the stunts are enough. Not too much but enough to keep your attention.

xoxo,

Reigne

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Was finally able to catch this movie with the companion yesterday!! I have been waiting for this film since last year after they released the “Banana” minion teaser.

We initially went to Robinson’s Ermita but it was jam-packed with kids and kids at heart so we decided to move to SM Manila where there are more cinemas showing the film.

Since it was a weekend, we watched it with loads of kids. And the cinemas are all packed with families. It was fun watching a cartoon film with kids actually. They are so cute. They laugh so hard the minute they saw the minions. And I must admit that it was hilarious.

I love those little minions!! They are the cutest. They are so funny in a cute way. The kids are all enjoying the film. Everyone’s glued on the screen. No crying baby there. All happy little faces.

And so my verdict? If you have a kid, a niece or a nephew. Or if you have a little inaanak, catch it with them and I’m sure you’d enjoy big time and they’d love you big time as well.

As for the kids at the heart, I am sure you’d find the film funny and would definitely take out all the stress from the busy week. But of course do not expect wonderful storyline or the likes. It was made for the kids anyway. And this film really focuses on the minions and the way they made everyone’s life a little funnier and happier.

xoxo,

Reigne

Just so you know, my sister is a big Enchong Dee fan. As in huge! I think her love for Enchong Dee is almost as huge as my love for Carlo Aquino. So it’s a no-brainer that she dragged us to the latest Enchong Dee film. Kelangan daw full support kami sa baby nya. :)

And there we were. All 6 of us – sissy, my brother, my cousin and her gf and the companion all went to the cinema to catch Four Sisters and a Wedding.

I didn’t expect anything. Well, based on the trailer (which I must say is not that teasing), it looks like a comedy film. About 4 older sisters trying to stop their baby brother from marrying a chararat (ugly) girl he just met 4 months ago.

So basically, I didn’t put my hopes up. I just expect to be entertained. Anyway, it stars Toni and Angel and Bea - 3 of the best actresses we got here. That alone made this film worth my money.

But boy! I love the film!!!! I love it so so much.

Carmi Martin’s portrayal of chararat’s mom is just hilarious. She’s this super rich, ex-beauty queen mom with heavily botox’ed face and a fake Russian accent making her extra funny!! I swear! You’d even notice that the suppressed laughter of the 4 sisters are all real. It’s probably super hard to film because they can’t contain their laughter.

Janus Del Prado is good as usual and equally funny. I think him being Toni’s bf here is a big break for him considering he’d portray the part really well. And I must agree with my bestfriend, him and all the other JL sidekicks must have a sitcom. Palibhasa Lalake type of sitcom. I swear! It’ll be a huge hit. Calling Ma’am Charooooo!!!

Of course Angel Locsin and Toni Gonzaga and Bea Alonzo are all great. OMG! That big family confrontation scene made me cry buckets. Ang galing nilang lahat especially Bea. I feel her character there. I was really crying hard because her lines hit home. You must watch it. It’s actually a great film. It shows the real side of families. I mean, not really super real and all because it’ll be so boring if not done artistically but it’s as real as it gets. The entire cinema was crying. As in with singhot-singhot cry. And I haven’t cried on the cinema that much. Mas nakakaiyak sya sa “sana ako nalang.. ako na lang ulet” line of Basha. You must watch!

I love love LOVE it!! Worth every cent.

And oh! I must mention (for my sister’s happiness) that Enchong Dee did great in this movie. I didn’t know he could actually act until I watch him earlier. Aba! Aba! Aba!!! May potential si kuya.

xoxo,

Reigne