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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Review: Fondly revisiting a memory

There are resemblances in Mufasa and the The Lion King but Barry Jenkins made it feel like a companion film to the original with breathtaking visuals and a heartwarming story. It may feel as if you’re revisiting the original film but there are bits in Mufasa that’s fresh and would make you consider it may have its own story to tell.

MUFASA: THE LION KING is now showing in cinemas nationwide from Walt Disney Studios. Rated G by the MTRCB. #MufasaPH

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‘Her Locket’ Review: Bittersweet memories

You can say it’s a typical Chinese family drama, with themes like love, career and misunderstanding in the family. But when a filmmaker knows what story it wants to tell and how to tell that story, there’s confidence that the audience can see and feel. J.E. Tiglao’s ‘Her Locket’ weaves its story in a familiar but effective way. Presenting family issues heartwarmingly and reminding us the bittersweet journey of life and how fast time flies.

HER LOCKET will have its wide release in Philippine cinemas starting January 22, 2025.

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‘And The Breadwinner Is…’ Review: Flawed but extremely affecting

The comedy in ‘And The Breadwinner Is…’ may not be as snappy as Vice Ganda’s previous films but this is by far her best, her most emotional and Vice at her most vulnerable. The film knows the struggles it wants to show and presents it with a lot of heart and exceptional performances. A cautionary tale for families with breadwinners.

‘And The Breadwinner Is…’ is an official entry to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival. Now showing in cinemas nationwide from Star Cinema and The IdeaFirst Company. Rated PG by the MTRCB. #AndTheBreadWinnerIs

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‘Uninvited’ Review: Vilma Santos drives an edge-of-your-seat revenge ride

‘Uninvited’ delivers what is promised – a suspenseful story of revenge with performances unlike anything from its cast, led by Vilma Santos. It’s not perfect, having a non-linear story makes the first half of the film a bit rocky. But nevertheless, it didn’t affect its thrilling climax.

‘Uninvited’ is an official entry to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival. Now showing in cinemas nationwide from Mentorque Productions and Project 8 Projects. Rated R-16 by the MTRCB. #UninvitedMMFF

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‘Espantaho’ Review: A visual and acting tour de force

It may be short on scares but ‘Espantaho’ gives a satisfying performances from its three main actresses – Judy Ann Santos, Lorna Tolentino and Chanda Romero.Even if the film didn’t go big on what the film can fully offer in terms of scares, you’re just there absorbing their jaw-dropping performances. And it’s not just the big confrontation scenes.

‘Espantaho’ is an official entry to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival. Now showing in cinemas nationwide from Quantum Films, CineKo Productions and Purple Rabbit. Rated PG by the MTRCB. #EspantahoMMFF

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‘Topakk’ Review: Action-packed and abundant with thrills and violence

You can feel the dirt, blood and sweat in every scene. From its explosive opening sequence to its finale, Topakk manages to be gripping and heart-pounding. An action-packed crime drama with abundance of thrills and violence, the Arjo Atayde-led film is what action genre fans are looking for.

TOPAKK is an official entry to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival. Now showing in cinemas nationwide from Nathan Studios, Strawdogs Studio and Fusee. Rated R-16 and R-18 by the MTRCB. #TopakkMMFF

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‘Green Bones’ Review: Moving, thought-provoking story of the power of kindness

‘Green Bones’ is moving, thought-provoking, and proves how kindness can change people. It was an emotional but enriching experience watching ‘Green Bones.’ It isn’t hard to recommend because it will connect with you one way or another, and it will definitely give you something to ponder on even after the credits start rolling.

GREEN BONES is an official entry to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival. Now showing in cinemas nationwide from GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs. Rated PG by the MTRCB. #GreenBonesMMFF

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‘My Future You’ Review: Finding the right connection

The film works on familiar themes and formula but it was executed in the sincerest way possible. Sweetness and warmth cover the entirety of the film not just because of the romance angle between the two but also because of each of the characters relationship with their families. Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin are perfect for their roles.

MY FUTURE YOU is now showing in cinemas nationwide. Rated G by the MTRCB. #MyFutureYouMMFF

Read full review here: https://pelikulamania.com/2024/12/25/my-future-you-review-finding-the-right-connection/

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‘The Kingdom’ Review: Well-thought out family and political drama

The Kingdom’ promises a different world but still familiar and they delivered. Performance-wise, there’s no complaints on its cast. What makes the film impressive is that the country they’ve developed, while fictitious, feels authentic to the characters. It doesn’t feel half baked. I wish the mounting felt more cinematic though.

THE KINGDOM is now showing in cinemas nationwide. Rated PG by the MTRCB. #TheKingdomMMFF

Full review here: https://pelikulamania.com/2024/12/25/the-kingdom-review-well-thought-out-family-and-political-drama/