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A movie review. Main goal is to share/recommend good movies that is worth your time.

04/01/2025

"Consummatum Est!"

Title: Jose Rizal (Digitally Restored and Remastered)
10/10

Sypnosis: Jose Rizal's life and works are recounted through a series of non-linear flashbacks which reflect on various aspects of his life - as writer, propagandist, lover, friend, brother, doctor, and the man that inspired a revolution.

I've been seeing this Jose Rizal movie around for ages—especially when I was a kid. I just never paid much attention to it. I mean, with its ancient-looking poster and video quality, who would? But now that it’s on Netflix, curiosity got the best of me, so I finally gave it a watch.

Turns out, this film wasn’t just another historical drama collecting dust—it actually bagged the Best Picture award at the 1998 MMFF’s 24th Anniversary. And oh, Cesar Montano also snagged Best Actor. No wonder it’s trending on Netflix—maybe everyone else got curious too and thought, “Let’s see what the hype was about back in '98!”

Of course, Rizal’s novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, are still mandatory reading for students today because they exposed the abuses and injustices of the Spanish colonial government. Rizal didn’t just spill the tea—he poured the whole pot.

Cesar Montano had this one scene where he delivered an "insanely" long monologue. I sat there thinking, How is he not out of breath yet.

By the end of the movie, I felt this weird combo of pride and sadness—like, Wow, what a hero, but also why did it have to end like that?

Truly, Rizal deserves all the recognition—and maybe Cesar Montano too for surviving that speech!

27/12/2024

"AKO SI DOMINGO ZAMORA"

Title: Green Bones 💚🦴
1hr and 40 minutes
MyBones / 100 -- OA.

"Maging mabuting tao palagi"

A MUST-WATCH THIS MMFF!
Let’s support all the MMFF entries, but honestly, make this your priority. *UTANG NA LOOB*. LOL.

I just watched this with my best friend a few hours ago—literally three hours ago—and I have to say, Direk Zig has once again redefined Philippine cinema with this masterpiece. From the moment it was first released earlier this year, I knew I’d love it.

And let’s talk about Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid—those eyes! 👏🏻👏🏻 MATA PALANG, GRABE! GMA Pictures GMA Public Affairs truly deserves recognition for producing such high-quality films, not just for MMFF but year-round.

This is a magical, inspiring story that stays with you. Here’s to another *Best Picture* for GMA Films! ❤️💚

25/12/2023

"Sabay nating hanapin kung asan ang sisiw"

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻You might think na ang funny ng line na tumatak sakin pero dito kase iikot ang kwento ng mga Severino.

Title: Mallari 🎬
Genre: Thriller (R-13)
Run Time: 2hrs

Paano nangyare na ang isang padre ay pumatay ng 57 katao? Ano nga kaya yung tunay na dahilan kung bakit nya ito ginawa?

First 3 minutes ng movie na to eh ipaparamdam agad sayo yung kilabot, yung feeling na masasabi mo agad na "TAKBO DALI!" No wonder, na ang isa sa distributor ng movie na to eh WARNER BROS picture lang naman. Everyone gave their best to really pull off the characters lalo na kay Piolo Pascual. *hands down*. There was this one scene na sobrang creepy. This was the time when we knew na yung reason why he is doing the killings. Watch mo para makita mo din. Ang daming binigay ng movie na to from musical score, production, acting most especially.

There will be jumpscares, yes. Di naman mawawala pero mas mangingibabaw ang pagkacreepy ng kwento neto and how Piolo's character transitions from one generation to another. So I suggest na magfocus tlaga while watching.

Meron bang something off sa movie? Yes! Meron, you'll notice that too. I am not an expert but I know kung pleasing ba sa eyes ang CGI ng isang movie but then again, we will not stop there. Yung kwento ang sobrang kakapitan mo dito.

20/09/2023

"Dear Evan Hansen,
Today is going to be a good day.
and here's why: because today at least you're you. And that's enough"

Title: Dear Evan Hansen 🎬
2hrs and 35 minutes
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Sypnosis: Evan Hansen is an anxious, isolated high-school student who's aching for understanding and belonging amid the chaos and cruelty of the social media age. He soon embarks on a journey of self-discovery when a letter he wrote for a writing exercise falls into the hands of a grieving couple whose son took his own life. (Netflix)

Dear Evan Hansen is a 2021 American coming-of-age musical film directed by Stephen Chbosky. Guys, this movie is a must watch. It really brought me to tears. The story, songs, characters. They all fit so well.

If you've ever hurt inside then "Dear Evan Hansen" is a film to go and watch. I hope people don't hold the pain inside them. This movie is really sending us an extreme realistic message what life is all about even if it is a good or bad experience.

It will remind you to value and look out for those around you, and that you're not alone. I know sobrang mahirap malaman minsan not unless they speak and talk about it but it's also not bad to really ask.

31/07/2023

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Title: A Man Called Otto
Genre: Drama
Time Length: 2hrs and 6 minutes

NOTE: Parental guidance is recommended for children aged 15 and below as the movie tackles suicidal attempts.

Sypnosis: Enraged by the world and hardened by grief, a cranky retiree plots his own demise but is foiled when a lively family entered his life.

He likes people ........... to leave him alone. The movie is about love, life, loss and new hope. Currently at # 2 Trending on Netflix Philippines. This movie is about Mr. Otto Anderson, the grumpiest man in America, who cannot see the purpose of life since his wife passed away. Ilang beses nya na na triny i end yung buhay nya para magkasama na sila ni Sonya pero naiba yung nung may nakilala syang isang pamilya and then dun na nagumpisa lahat ng realizations nya sa buhay. THIS IS A MUST WATCH MOVIE! Pero again, guide your kids if needed.

Moral Lesson: Realizing the value of life and the people around you.

23/07/2023

Sypnosis: A young woman calling her Shizuka Yamauchi arrives at the Mitarai house as the new housekeeper; its a home she once knew very well. 🔥

The home of the wealthy Mitarai family, which has run a hospital for generations, was burned to the ground in an unfortunate fire. Thirteen years later, housekeeper Anzu Murata heads to the home of her new client, the Mitarais. There, she is greeted by the beautiful second wife of Mrs. Mitarai, Makiko. Anzu is hired and begins working at the house, but she has a certain purpose for infiltrating the Mitarai home.

Title: Burn The House Down
Genre: Mystery / Thriller / Japanese Drama
8 Episodes (45-54 minutes)
Score: 8 out of 10

Currently at # 4 Trending on Netflix Philippines. Another Asian series well cast and produced, characters believable and beautifully played! With a few twists from each episodes.

I have watched a lot of revenge stories from the past but this one is somehow a so-so for me. It is still somehow giving a sinister feeling becuse you will really think who started the fire 13 yrs ago.

Still, I can add this to my favorite revenge storyline series. Who do you think started the fire? Was it intentional or not?

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