Movie Review: Sunshine

Sunshine is a heavy watch—but as a “Ka-eme,” it’s worth sitting through. The film tackles a tough and taboo topic, something rarely explored in local cinema, and it does so in a creative yet grounded way.

 

Movie Review: Uninvited

Eva Candelaria (Vilma Santos) has spent ten long years meticulously plotting her revenge against billionaire Guilly Vega (Aga Muhlach), the man she holds responsible for her daughter's horrific murder.

With vengeance as her driving force, Eva reinvents herself as a sophisticated socialite to infiltrate Guilly's opulent birthday celebration—a night destined to unravel secrets, lies, and justice long overdue. 

Three of the Best Forces in Philippine Cinema Gather in 'Uninvited'

 

Movie Review: Kono Basho

As two estranged half-sisters reunite at their father’s funeral, they mend their differences, find solace in shared grief, and become instrumental in the city’s ongoing recovery.

Ella, a 28-year-old Filipina anthropologist, travels to Rikuzentakata City for her estranged father Emman's funeral, where she navigates the cultural and emotional complexities of his second family, including her Japanese half-sister, Reina. As they confront their intertwined histories, Ella and Reina find solace and connection, each reevaluating their perceptions of their father. Their journey of self-discovery intersects with Rikuzentakata's post-2011 earthquake and tsunami recovery. Discovering their father's photographs propels them on a path of rediscovery, exploring their relationships and individual identities. This poignant narrative explores themes of family, loss, identity, and renewal, reflecting deeply on the Filipino diaspora amid a backdrop of historical trauma.

Movie Review: Rookie

The high school volleyball coach spots Ace on her first day at her new school and invites her to try out for the volleyball team. While initially feeling out of place in the volleyball court, everything changes when she falls for the volleyball team captain Jana who dislikes her because she sees her as a threat. Ace eventually finds friendship and freedom with her teammates but a post-game incident involving the team physical therapist changes her world forever. 

Movie Review: Iti Mapukpukaw (The Missing)

Eric lives a rather normal life working as an animator in the Philippines He has a nice but dirty apartment, a good paying job, and a guy he likes. One thing glaring about Eric though is he does not have a mouth, literally. One day, he receives a call from his mother Rosalinda, asking him to check up on his seemingly lost uncle. Only to find out that his uncle has been dead for days. While still in shock, a familiar alien arrives wanting to take Eric away from Earth. Iti Mapukpukaw is Filipino-Ilocano rotoscope animated film that follows Eric’s life as it twists and turns after the arrival of the familiar alien, and the death of his uncle; both of which triggers Eric to remember his past and untangle his memories.

Love Withstands Fate’s Heartbreaking Punches on TV5’s First Movieserye ‘Suntok Sa Buwan’

 

Movie Review: Kitty K7

A young woman’s heartbreak causes her to explore things she never thought she’d do. Coming from a painful breakup with her boyfriend of seven years, Hana (Rose Van Ginkel) chooses to mend her heart by meeting other people. Then, here comes Krishna (Marco Gallo), a handsome, well-traveled photographer. 

 

Julia Barretto, Ella Cruz, Andrew Babierra & Awra Briguela Lead The Cast of The Seniors

 

Movie Review: Fan Girl

A high school fan girl’s obsession with huge celebrity Paulo Avelino – 1⁄2 of the country’s most popular love team – leads her to hide at the back of his pick-up truck and follow him home. She ends up in an unfamiliar house in an unfamiliar place with an unfamiliar Paulo Avelino, the idol she thought she knew from head to foot, heart and soul. They say, never meet your heroes, and she finds out exactly why.

Why ‘Fan Girl’ is the MMFF Film Everyone’s Talking About

 

Metro Manila Film Festival 2020 Official Entries Revealed

 

Beauty Gonzalez, RK Bagatsing, & Jane Oineza Star On Romantic Series 'I Got You'