‘Inside Out 2’s’ onslaught of jokes is more engaging than the story that prescribes the emotion for you, leaving you no room to feel nor breathe.

‘Tarot (2009)’ combines romance, family, and superstitions, giving us the exact formula to make a stereotypical Filipino mainstream horror film.

Fuchsia Libre’s pursuit of telling a supposedly simple tale of wrestling and reconciliations wraps up in disparate styles and inconsistent tones, giving birth to a genre-hybrid abomination that is utterly confused on what it intends to accomplish.

IF’s mandate of healing adults’ inner children succeeds in everything except one crucial thing: making cinematic imagination fun for kids.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga forges a new path for itself, shedding the relentless pace of Fury Road for a more intimate and soulful symphony of vengeance that elevates the emotional gravity of its predecessor.

Monkey Man proves itself legendary, showcasing Dev Patel as a vengeful killer who aims to take down a corrupt government on his own.

Marisa Abela’s Amy Winehouse impression and her music make this film’s formulaic womb-to-tomb story go down easier, but its fundamental basicness is tough to sit through. Moreso for Amy’s lifelong fans.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes successfully introduces new characters—both ape and human—who we can get behind, which is the first step in making the audience care enough to see a cinematic adventure.

‘Under Parallel Skies’ is an entertaining romcom with a captivating performance by Janella Salvador, but it takes two to tango.

The Idea of You’ tells us two stories: how more young artists find themselves getting with older people and how the media sets a double standard on women.

Civil War is less about fifty states fighting one another and more about the thrill of capturing chaotic scenes during wartime.

Distance will not make you realize how important family is, nor will it compel you to hug your family after watching it. Instead, the film affirms the emotions that are often suppressed, neglected, or set aside due to societal norms.

The Fall Guy isn’t just an ode to the daredevils of the film industry but also acts as a self-aware piece of meta-cinema that caters to the action and rom-com crowd.

Challengers is a well-crafted film with a brilliant screenplay that knows how to humanize and dehumanize its characters in a three-way love affair that is more than just tennis.

‘Mr. and Mrs. Cruz’ is a heartwarming romantic comedy that reminds us to stay positive, because eventually, we will find ourselves in a place that makes us smile. Now showing as part of the IdeaFirst Film Festival.

Its blockbuster-eyed filmmaking understands life’s urgency to move, but offers little affirmation beyond its humor and charm to those who have fewer means to change like its protagonist.

The First Omen is a noteworthy prequel to an already well-known horror classic, leaving us craving for more good Omen sequels to come.

Eight years after its 2016 MMFF debut, Die Beautiful stands tall as a passionate, post-mortem portrait of a transgender beauty queen in Philippine society.

‘About Us But Not About Us’ is a psychological thriller about two gay writers uncovering secrets on a recent death. It’s hard to listen to, but we keep listening because of the scandal that comes with it.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire feels bloated and struggles to find the balance of showcasing the new characters aside from the main group of the Spengler family.