Saturday, 27 December 2025
Movie Review: Love You So Bad
Love You So Bad is the ultimate Star Cinema romantic comedy experience,
perfect for fans of the genre. The film follows college senior Savannah
(Bianca de Vera), a sassy, confident, and unapologetically herself young
woman who finds herself caught in a complicated love triangle. On one
side is the charming, impulsive bad boy LA (Dustin Yu), who brings out
her wild and carefree side; on the other is the principled and ambitious
Vic (Will Ashley), who challenges her to grow and reflect on what she
truly wants in love and life. As Savannah navigates desire versus
direction, the story explores themes of self-discovery, identity, and
the timeless joys of young romance.
Movie Review: Call Me Mother
Call Me Mother is a touching, funny, and heart-stirring film that explores motherhood, love, and family beyond blood ties. Set against a warm, almost fairy-tale-like visual backdrop that remains grounded in reality, the film delivers a story that is both entertaining and deeply meaningful—perfect for the Christmas season.
The story follows Twinkle de Guzman, a single queer mother who is in the process of officially adopting her son, Angel. Hoping to surprise him with the finalization of his adoption papers, Twinkle plans a celebratory trip to Disneyland, Hong Kong, provided that no one claims Angel within three months. Their peaceful life is shaken when Mara, Angel’s biological mother, suddenly reappears. As Mara begins to form a bond with her son, Twinkle is forced to confront her fears and go to great lengths to prove that she is just as deserving—and capable—of being Angel’s parent.
Thursday, 25 December 2025
Movie Review: I'm Perfect
I’m Perfect is an emotional cry fest—sweet, heartwarming, and refreshingly different. Directed with sincerity and care, the film follows Jiro and Jessica, two adults with Down syndrome, as they navigate everyday life, first love, and the joys and uncertainties of a romantic relationship.
Wednesday, 24 December 2025
Movie Review: Barboys: After School
Set ten years after the original film, Bar Boys: After School explores
the lasting impact of time on institutions, relationships, and
individuals. This sequel picks up a decade after the graduation of the
original law school barkada—Torran, Chris, Erik, and Josh—who return not
just as lawyers but as individuals grappling with the complexities of
adulthood. When their mentor, Justice Hernandez, falls gravely ill and
faces emotional abandonment by her family, the barkada steps up,
alongside a new generation of law students, to support her in her most
vulnerable moments. Through this journey, the film delivers a poignant
exploration of loyalty, integrity, character, and purpose, reminding
viewers that life’s most important lessons extend far beyond any
syllabus—we are all forever students of life.
Movie Review: UnMarry
UnMarry is a touching drama that explores the painful journey of
annulment, family dynamics, and the meaning of “happily ever after.”
Inspired by real-life cases and their impact on children, the film
follows Celine (Angelica Panganiban) as she seeks an annulment while
fighting for custody of her daughters, and Ivan (Zanjoe Marudo), who is
desperate to save his marriage and connect with his son. Their paths
cross at a family lawyer’s office, hearts tangle, emotions run deep, and
somewhere between heartbreak and coffee, healing begins.
Movie Review: Shake Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins
Shake Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins is brutal, exciting, and bloody. Spanning three eras—1775, 2025, and 2050—the film delivers a complete package of action, horror, and suspense, making it a must-watch on the big screen. It’s exciting to see the long-loved Shake, Rattle & Roll franchise return to the Metro Manila Film Festival, this time with three interconnected episodes that explore the cyclical nature of evil.
Movie Review: Rekonek
Rekonek is a warm, meaningful Christmas film that beautifully explores love, family, and forgiveness in a modern world suddenly cut off from digital communication. Set ten days before Christmas, the film follows six different Filipino families who are forced to reconnect with each other face-to-face during a global internet outage on Christmas Eve. As the world goes offline, Rekonek reminds us of the importance of personal connections, empathy, and truly spending time with our loved ones.
Movie Review: Manila's Finest
Manila’s Finest is a
gripping MMFF 2025 crime thriller that transports audiences back to the
turbulent 1970s during the First Quarter Storm. Set against a
politically charged pre–Martial Law era, the film follows principled
Manila Police Captain Homer Magtibay (Piolo Pascual) and his young
partner Billy Ojeda (Enrique Gil) as they investigate the murders of
troubled teenagers in the slums—an investigation that gradually exposes
deeper corruption involving powerful figures, systemic decay, and the
widening divide between the rich and the poor.
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