THE SMURFS movie review

the memories of childhood comes back to me as i've been able to see THE SMURFS in 3D. Columbia Pictures brings us the loved 80's little animated blue elves to life and now they have to barged in to our world and spread their love and magic.

Papa Smurf, Clumsy, Gutsy, Grouchy, Brainy and Smurfette (Katy Perry) were transported to our world through a vortex when the evil wizard, Gargamel (Hank Azaria), has discovered and destroyed Smurfville. unfortunately, he had followed them in New York. And with Clumsy's clumsiness, they all get refuge in a human's home with the Winslow couple, Patrick (Neil Patrick Harris) and Grace (Jayma Mays).

during their stay at the Winslow nest, fun and adventure has been glowing in the place. they also had been inspirations to Patrick's job, and his wife's household help.

but still, Gargamel never loses hope to capture all the Smurfs and extract their cuteness for his power. he followed every action of the Smurfs and almost successfully captured them. unexpectedly, the one who least trusted, Clumsy, saved them all.

a story that the new generation of kids will truly love, The Smurfs combines cuteness, funny dialogues and amazing visuals that also brings memories back to those who've seen it way back more than 20 years ago. an example of funny stuff would be Smurfette smurfing up Katy Perry songs. it's also a good view in 3D.

The Smurfs in 3D opens in Philippine theaters starting August 10. brought to us by Columbia Pictures Philippines. follow their Facebook account at http://facebook.com/ColumbiaPicturesPH to get updates of your favorite movies.

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SWEET CHARITY review

9 Works Theatrical stages the hit Sweet Charity in tribute to jazz dance legend, Bob Fosse. the play will run from August 5 2011 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue, Makati City.

this comedy-musical starred by Nikki Gil as Charity Hope Valentine, a taxi dancer looking for true love. a strong-willed woman, filled with hope and cheerful indeed; she speaks glowing words that can encourage you, compliment you and change your outlook in life to a positive one.Kris Lawrence, plays Oscar Linguist, an accountant that falls for Charity. the main cast includes Shiela Martinez, Sheree Bautista, OJ Mariano, and Miguel Faustman who equally played very good roles and with outstanding acting. the revelation is Kris Lawrence, the R&B singer from TV whom i had doubted the acting skills. for a first timer in theater, he really did good or maybe went to the level of the veteran actors that he is with. kudos Kris! and since i saw Nikki Gil from Legally Blonde, i really liked her in this. she had it as her own. Ciara and Sheree's research on their characters have really paid off. you will laugh as hard as you laugh with Charity and Oscar.

in the films with truly Bob Fosse craft like Chicago and the like, the choreography and set is overwhelming. the whole production of music and choreography will introduce you to Bob Fosse. and the stage is really amazing! watch it like it was a real movie in the silver screen. you will get transported to 1960s era with the dance and costumes beautifully made. i also remembered Austin Powers in one segment. LOL

congratulations to director Robbie Guevarra and the whole production team for giving us another wonderful show. please keep doing fun musicals. :D

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THE BEAVER movie review

from Summit Entertainment comes a highly-acclaimed movie directed by Jodie Foster. THE BEAVER, a drama that shows a person who tries to cope out of depression played by Mel Gibson. showing on August 10 exclusively at Ayala Cinemas (Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 3 and Trinoma)

Mel Gibson plays Walter Black, a toy tycoon who undergoes extreme depression that almost killed his life. until a puppet beaver comes that became his own confidante and his tool to what he has to say to others. but with it, he has regained his energy at work and compassion to his family. however, the beaver almost consumed him and never let him go.


this film wants us to understand people that undergo this kind of sickness. that we have to extend our compassion to every person as he is. each is your life-support. there are special groups that may deal on this kind of situations but it is still the family that can lift the faces of a depression-stricken person.

watch The Beaver trailer below.

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Celebrity treatment at FLAWLESS

just another day to maximize my relaxation and one thing that tops the list is to pamper myself. and this includes a pleasing facial treatment from FLAWLESS. i know that FLAWLESS is a known institution in aesthetic industry and i am very thankful being able to try their services.

since this was my first time to try FLAWLESS, i am also grateful of the good hospitality that they displayed. the attendants are nice and proper. they give you the best assistance towards the treating room. they give you analysis of your skin (in my case, my face) and suggests the best treatment that will erase your skin problems.

the area is also very comforting. though there's only one room with a lot of clinic beds, you can have your derma party with your friends.

as for me, i have acne problem so i had the acne control facial as suggested by my attendant. she explained how she will do the procedure to my face and what i will do after. she even showed me the creams and chemicals that she will use that we will use for the treatment. good thing that most of it are water-based, safe and rich in nutrients that are essential to the skin.

and before we end the session, she gave a back massage that really makes you feel that "celebrity treatment" in FLAWLESS.

check out FLAWLESS' services by visiting them at 5/F of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City or at these locations.

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HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS part 2 movie review

the much-awaited conclusion of Harry Potter series starts showing tomorrow, July 14 2011 worldwide and i am thankful for Warner Bros. Philippines for inviting me to an advanced special screening in 3D.

to continue from the last installment, Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) finds the Elder Wand from the tomb of Dumbledore and gains more power in order to kill Harry (Daniel Radcliffe). as he gathers more and more army of dark wizards, Harry and his friends Hermione (Emma Watson) and Ron (Rupert Grint) are off to find the horcruxes and destroy it.

from the first installment of Deathly Hallows, excitement arises in the developments of the movie. and from this 2nd part, the movie focuses on the battle of Harry and Voldemort. being a movie fan, not really read the books, i was also surprised from the back stories of each character. what you're gonna discover their roles on the life of Harry and what have they done to protect Hogwarts. a surprise hero called Longbottom grabbed the limelight killing the last horcrux.

the darkest of all the Harry Potter movies, this has improved from the kiddie-tone since Sorcerer's Stone. even the soundtrack is very Gregorian that you will anticipate something wrong to happen. however, the execution isn't that magical -- in fact, more realistic. it's good to watch in 3D too.

at the end, you will find that something is lacking. just don't leave your seats and enjoy the movie.

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LOVE LOSS AND WHAT I WORE review

it's girl talk in an intimate yet funny presentation of Love Loss and What I Wore which runs for a limited time (July 14 - 17, 2011) at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza in Makati City.

just realizing that somehow teen movies are true, girls and ladies will definitely love the anecdotes of 5 women narrating their stories that involves their clothes. the women audience will definitely see themselves on the struggles on relationship with men, their mother, and clothing. it's like you who talks in front of a mirror or your best friend.

the stories are timeless. although they provide you a hint of the era of when they've lived, the details are still what's happening to each and every girl in the world. and each story tells you an important lesson that you will bring for life. indeed showing that the women of this generation has transformed from a quiet, domestic creature to something that will change the world and knows what's going on in their head. in other words, they also matter in the society and the world.

to the guys, this is an eye-opener on the world of the ladies. understanding why they can't understand guys and vice-versa. it's knowing how to treat them and sometimes they really want the deeper sense of what they want. and here in this play, you will learn the why's and how's of a woman.

Love Loss and What I Wore casts include Menchu Lauchengo-Yulo, Bituin Escalante, Teresa Herrera, Jay Valencia-Glorioso and Cathy Azanza-Dy. and directed by Michael Williams and Cathy Azanza-Dy.

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I DARE YOU to push the limits on TV

starting July 11 2011, television will change the landscape of entertainment and public affairs. I DARE YOU will give us a different side of our favorite Kapamilya celebrities taking the challenge of everyday life as experienced by regular people.

hosted by three of TV's promising personalities, Jericho Rosales, Iya Villania and Melai Cantiveros, the show will give us the different side of our idols. they will be tested to push the limits of their glamorous celebrity life and face the challenges for the benefit of their chosen individual, family or community.

it will a great task offer for Jericho Rosales and the rest of the team to develop this show. an immersion with the citizens of the Philippines and understand the problems and provide an eye-opener to everyone that life is not that easy as what they are experiencing off-cam.

catch I DARE YOU on ABS-CBN Primetime, weekdays before MULA SA PUSO.

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