ALL FILM REVIEWS
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ REVIEW: All dies, no smiles
Unlike the smash hit of a song ‘Die With A Smile,’ ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ is a complete washout.
‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ REVIEW: Exploring the Legacy of a Superman for All Seasons
‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ isn’t just a sad story. Instead, it highlights the legacy Reeve left — not just in Hollywood, but through his impact on the world and his children.
‘Venom: The Last Dance’ REVIEW: A Symbiotic Farewell to the Trilogy
If you came in liking or at least getting entertained by the ‘Venom’ films that came before, then ‘The Last Dance’ may just be up your alley. If not, then, there’s something a bit more in store for you.
‘Casa en llamas ('A House on Fire')’ REVIEW: F is for family and flames
‘Casa en llamas’ is rapid-fire storytelling at its finest — where clever dialogue ebbs and flows over picturesque views, disguising the deep fractures that lie underneath this Catalan family.
‘It's What's Inside’ REVIEW: A fast-paced, sci-fi dark comedy with twists galore
Sundance Film Festival’s ‘It’s What’s Inside’ combines elements of thriller, sci-fi, and dark comedy with fantastic technical work.
'Woman of the Hour' REVIEW: Based on the 1970s, still a problem today
‘Woman of the Hour’ criticizes how society treats women, from the criminal justice system to the film and television industry. A true crime drama based on real-life serial killer Rodney Alcala. Now streaming on Netflix.
‘Outside’ REVIEW: Shambling Without a Pulse
‘Outside’ tries to carve out its own path, but in doing so, it loses touch with what makes the zombie genre resonate in the first place — primal survival and raw human emotions in collision with a world of viscera and chaos.
‘The Teachers' Lounge’ REVIEW: A most stressful scholarly thriller
After more than 40 years of rewrites, Francis Ford Coppola's psychedelic and captivating passion project is finally a reality. But at what cost must one keep reaching for the sun, when even the Godfather can't escape the pull of the ground?
‘Inshallah a Boy’ REVIEW: A Widow’s Struggle for Agency in Patriarchal Jordan
‘Inshallah a Boy’ is a riveting portrait of a widow trying to keep her family afloat following her husband’s sudden death.
‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ REVIEW: More Than a Wuxia Spectacle
'Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In' captivates with its unabashed embrace of the fantastical myth-making and whimsical absurdities of a wuxia set in contemporary times.
‘La Llegada’ REVIEW: A Double-Edged Immigrant Horror Story
'La Llegada' is a demanding watch due to its minimalist stylistic choices, which may alienate viewers, as the film’s commitment to realism and intimacy sometimes overshadows any cinematic flourishes.
‘Robot Dreams’ REVIEW: A bittersweet love story between a dog and a robot
‘Robot Dreams‘ poignantly captures the experience of bonding with someone special, forming a deep connection, and then enduring the pain of losing them and trying to move on is something most of us have felt.
‘Megalopolis’ REVIEW: Not enough time to hold, even less to reclaim
After more than 40 years of rewrites, Francis Ford Coppola's psychedelic and captivating passion project is finally a reality. But at what cost must one keep reaching for the sun, when even the Godfather can't escape the pull of the ground?
'His Three Daughters' REVIEW: If they weren’t sisters, they wouldn’t be friends
‘His Three Daughters’ uses separation as its central theme and intertwines it with the phenomenon of how death brings families together. It’s consistent with its tone throughout the film, but its ending is its biggest weakness.
‘The Amazing Maurice’ REVIEW: Furry Tails, Fairy Tales
Unlike whimsical fairy tales where ‘happily ever after’ is tied neatly with a bow, 'The Amazing Maurice' unfolds a journey in between the gray areas of right and wrong.
‘Iskalawags’ REVIEW: Rebel With a Cause
Keith Deligero instills ‘Iskalawags’ with an unfiltered, sometimes vulgar, and humorous energy that remains playful and fun — an endearing quality that makes the film so charming and earnest
‘Transformers One’ REVIEW: An Engaging Retelling of a Friends-Turned-Enemies Robot Duo
Transformers One offers an action-packed animated prequel about friendship, resilience, and betrayal that both fans and casual moviegoers will certainly appreciate.
‘The Substance’ REVIEW: This year’s most visceral cinematic experience
‘The Substance’ is lightning in a bottle, the rare kind of film that exhibits and maintains a rip-roaring, viscera-spewing electricity that sizzles throughout its entire runtime.
‘Ang Panday’ REVIEW: The Faces of FPJ
Ang Panday’ is perhaps the best example that shows how little distinction there is between FPJ’s on-screen hero, who embodies humility, justice, and selflessness, and his off-screen persona, which made him a beloved figure of Philippine cinema.
‘Rebel Ridge’ REVIEW: An enthralling one-man revolution
It’s interesting to note that despite this having sporadic action scenes and being Saulnier’s least violent film to date, ‘Rebel Ridge’ remains a gripping thriller where the threats of violence had as much nail-biting tension as its eruption.