PACIFIC RIM UPRISING movie review

From 2015's blockbuster Pacific Rim, comes a sequel that I am not sure that we really needed it or not.

But for new viewers like me that wasn't able to catch the first movie, I'd say that Pacific Rim Uprising is beginning to be a Michael Bay Transformers franchise in the making. With the high CGI visuals less Michael Bay explosives that Pacific Rim has, in fairness to the latter is that the story picks up from the former movie. A good refresher for everyone who are eager to watch Jaeger robots battling Kaijus. Also the "uprising" was only made by a single person. How can they make Charlie Day into an antagonist?

I am not a fan of epic speeches but I think Scott Eastwood has the most natural acting in the whole movie. Maybe that's why I didn't watch the first part either. For John Boyega and Cailee Spaeny, the partnership may have worked better. I just don't get the connection.

You might be wondering if there will still be Filipino pride inside the movie. Well, Manila has a good airtime long enough to be noticed.

If you really like Pacific Rim and would not agree to this review, you can watch Pacific Rim Uprising starting on March 31.

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READY PLAYER ONE movie review

A total nostalgic experience set in the future is Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One, showing in cinemas starting March 31. Childhood video game and pop culture memories come to life but this makes you feel really old.

Timeline is at 2047 when a game called the Oasis was at the peak of its performance and would be an economic foundation for people like Wade Watts. Making the Oasis the definite escape from the real world, Wade and everyone else discovers the goal to a fortune that a required adventure will not be easy for them and may cost them their life.

I say that this movie makes you really old because of the references it has that came from video games that were around 30-40 years ago. Music and movies also played a vital role that shaped the generation that could easily recognize the imagery that Ready Player One has. Steven Spielberg has developed a great adaptation of the book by Ernest Cline and brings so much nostalgia to everyone that are watching it. Spot your favorite thing around 30 years ago and you can easily relate to it.

It also puts you to agree that you should not believe everything you see online. One big example is using an avatar that you might fall prey for when you give so much information to. It kind of slaps you to wake up to a better view of reality that people might also be hiding their own problems in their avatars and try to impress or retaliate to their problems by excelling in the game.

Ready Player One opens in cinemas starting March 31 and best viewed in IMAX.

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Ready your passports, the Avengers will be in SG this April!

How we envy people from Singapore right?

Marina Bay Sands in Singapore will host the Avengers Infinity War Red Carpet event on April 16 and assembling the Avengers Robert Downey Jr (Tony Stark/Iron Man), Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange) and Karen Gillan (Nebula) and director Joe Russo. This event ushers in the much awaited Infinity Wars movie showing worldwide on April 27.

More details of the fan event will be released at noon of April 2 via www.marinabaysands.com/avengers. You still have to book air tickets and plan your trip for this big event. The event will be and is open to the public.

Mr. George Tanasijevich, President and Chief Executive Officer of Marina Bay Sands, said: “We are privileged to work with The Walt Disney Company again for their Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War talent tour. This ground-breaking event will showcase our ability to host unique and large scale global events and reaffirm Marina Bay Sands as the world’s entertainment destination.”

“This is the 10th year of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and we are happy to bring our South Asia fans even closer to their heroes. This region has an ever-expanding fan base for Marvel and continues to be a part of everyday lives of people. We thank our Marvel fans and partners like Marina Bay Sands for being a part of this celebration,” Said Mahesh Samat, EVP and Managing Director of The Walt Disney Company (South Asia).

However, Filipino fans need not to wait for April 27 as Avengers Infinity War will be showing in cinemas earlier, April 25.

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PAUL APOSTLE OF CHRIST movie review

30 years following the death and resurrection of Christ, Emperor Nero of Rome has sent off Roman soldiers to capture Christians most especially the apostles to stop the spread of Christianity throughout the land. Saul, now known Paul, was captured and in an attempt to be rescued by Luke, a movie is chronicled on Paul's wisdom and teachings on love and Christianity.

Paul, Apostle of Christ gives us a chapter on the Book of Acts in the New Testament. Under the reign of Emperor Nero of Rome, we see the brutal and heartless treatment of the empire to those who profess their faith in Christ. It is amazing to hear familiar verses like 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 as Luke and Paul talk in prison.

The drama might be lengthy but it is full of lessons that you can use in life. Understanding that the path to heaven is a difficult way but we believe that there's light at the end of darkness. Following the ways of Jesus, we will be experiencing suffering before we see His glory.

This film stars Jim Caviezel as Luke, gaining his popularity in faith-based films following The Passion of the Christ, French actor Olivier Martinez as Mauritius Gallas and Game of Thrones, Alumnus James Faulkner in the titular role.

Paul, Apostle of Christ is an SM Cinema exclusive movie. Starting March 23, experience the love of God and learn the Gospel in SM Cinema Director's Club that is equipped with cozy and state-of-the-art La-Z Boy chairs for everyone. Know screening schedules and reserve seats at www.smcinema.com for better cinema experience.

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faith-based films for Lent 2018

Know more about the Christian faith in these Lenten movie offerings that will be in cinemas starting March 21.

Mary Magdalene - March 21
See a sinner converted back to faith in an untold story of the most controversial follower of Jesus. With Rooney Mara as Mary Magdalene and Joaquin Phoenix as Jesus of Nazareth, this follows the story of how Mary Magdalene became an essential member of the disciples of Jesus and witness to the centre of the founding of Christianity.


Paul, Apostle of Christ - March 23
Paul, Apostle of Christ chronicles the life of the Paul, as told by apostle Luke, in the brutal Roman campaign against the spread of Christianity. Starring Jim Caviezel as Luke, French actor Olivier Martinez as Mauritius Gallas and Game of Thrones Alumnus James Faulkner in the titular role, “Paul, Apostle of Christ” will be exclusively screened at SM Cinema theatres nationwide.

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UNSANE movie review

Reality is more terrifying than the paranormal.

Unsane's thrilling plot begins when Sawyer Valentini (Claire Foy) was involuntarily confined into a mental institution and being followed by her greatest fear. An estranged boyfriend David Strine stalks and follows her to the institution where she is then drugged and isolated that the stalker can get his control over her. Following Valentini's story inside the facility raises discomfort and excitement that you would be sitting hard at the back of your seat. Some things might go predictable, but have something to bite on when things go unexpected.

Though unconfirmed, it also angers me how insurance companies and hospitals go hand-in-hand in turning the money around where people are made victims for their business. Instead of helping for the cure, they create milking cows from us which is a bigger problem.

The movie is shot entirely on an iPhone without compromising the aesthetics and quality.

Directed by Steven Sodenbergh, Unsane is coming to SM Cinemas this March 21.

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A WRINKLE IN TIME movie review

What if we could snap to the universe just like that?

Well, I would ask, what if I can get back my time just like that? A Wrinkle In Time tried to be an exciting family movie. If not only for Chris Pine, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling who were cast in this film, I am not sure if I would be looking forward to it. A Wrinkle in Time also tries to be very intelligent that kids would not be able to comprehend and turned out boring instead.

And too young for a love plot for Meg (Storm Reid) and Calvin (Levi Miller)? I think so. I just thought that it was okay to have companions in the space adventure, but the love angle is too early to tell. Charles Wallace played by Fil-Am actor Deric McCabe had a better character than Meg and Calvin.

Sorry, 2 out of 5. For amazing visuals at least.

A Wrinkle in Time is now showing in cinemas. Distributed by the Walt Disney Company (Philippines)

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