Movie Review: Shadow Recruit!

What makes Jack Ryan fascinating that he is no field agent. He's an analyst with a background as a marine. Jack Ryan is no super spy like 007. He's deep involvement in his escapades was circumstantial. It is also the first time that Jack Ryan was used as a title character. No Clancy novel ever used a character name as a title.

But the dangers Jack Ryan faces can be real in the world of espionage. This shows the human limitations of Jack Ryan in these situations. The last Jack Ryan movie was The Sum Of All Fears with Ben Affleck as Ryan. It was intended as a prequel but it never had a follow up after it.

Chris Pine's performance as Ryan was OK but I cannot help but still see him as Captain Kirk. For Kenneth Branagh, I am not surprised that he performed well being a villain.

Movie Review: Kick-Ass 2!

08.13.2013 – Kick-Ass 2 has been one of the most awaited films based from Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.’s original comic book that was published by Marvel under its Icon Comic imprint. What made the original film true to its source material was the characterization of Hit Girl portrayed by Chloe Grace Moretz. This film propelled Moretz career in getting her to films that would truly remember her. But it took 3 years for the film to be released that Hit Girl doesn’t look like a 13 yr old.

Sights & Highlights: Kick-Ass 2 PH Press Media Screening!

08.13.2013 – Kick-Ass 2 the sequel to Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.’s hit comic book series is finally is coming out kin the big screen. The much awaited film had a special press media screening at the newly renovated cinema at the Promenade Mall. The upcoming film in the Philippines is taking advantage of the first Dolby Atmos sound of the theater even though Kick-Ass 2 is not using it. The invited press got to experience the sound technology by seeing upcoming films that’s using Dolby Atmos at the same time seeing how the theater shows the difference.

Kick Ass 2 Extended NSFW Trailer!

07.19.2013 – It may have taken this long but it’s already common knowledge that Kick Ass 2 is coming out this year. It’s hard to imagine Chloë Grace Moretz who portrayed Hit Girl has grown up since last see slicing bad guys in the big screen. This time around the film gets bigger & more complicated with a new cast led by Jim Carrey as Colonel Stars and Stripes. Teaser photos & trailers has surfaced online in the past months as Comic Con takes center stage this might get interesting.

PRESS RELEASE: Man of Tai Chi!

07.05.2013 – Man of Taichi is an upcoming film which stars Keanu Reeves and this will also be his first feature film debut as director. Man of Tai Chi is a multilingual narrative, partly inspired by the life of Reeve's friend, stuntman Tiger Chen. Pre-production of this film began in 2008 but the project did not move forward until Reeves was done finishing some of his commitments appearing in B Movies as well as making script refinements in the screenplay.

Reviewed: Despicable Me 2!

06.30.2013 – The toys are selling faster than your usual Happy Meal promo that could last for a month which by now less than 10 days. The Philippine premier was graced by the two minion mascots. Gameloft getting you a hands-on the Minion Rush while lining McDonald’s was hanging out your free minion.

Sights & Highlights: Despicable Me 2 Philippine Premier!

06.30.2013 – The Philippine Premier for Despicable Me 2 brought the house down for those got the glimpse of the film yesterday. The minions have totally ruled the cinema and previous merchandise and Happy Meal toys where released. It was held at the new IMAX Theater in SM Aura in Taguig City where long lines for the those who got invited to see the much anticipated sequel was all ready to go. Celebrities and personalities graced the screening among them are Phil and James Younghusband.

Despicable Me 2: Agent Lucy Wilde!

06.29.2013 – Who is Agent Lucy Wilde? Of course you've seen her in the promotional trailers for Despicable Me 2. The minions have been a scene stealer but behind the 10,400 little henchmen there are also the other characters like Lucy. Lucy Wilde is a new character who was voiced by Kristen Wig who original voiced Miss Hatie who runs Miss Hatie’s Home for Girls where Gru adopted his three daughters in the first film.

PRESS RELEASE: World War Z A Box Office Hit!

06.29.2013 – The zombies will be forever be part of the popular culture. The undead brain eating creatures with a penchant to run rampant like a headless chicken surely brings something to the survival horror genre with that brand of thrill in cinemas certainly can make a blockbuster film. You make Brad Pitt the man in the middle of the crisis filled film surely will make quite an attention. He commands star power and World War Z will definitely get there where every zombie want to be on top!

Post - Zombie Apocalyptic World War Z Review!

06.19.2013 – If you’re in to the Zombie themes and has read Max Brooks original 2006 novel then you must be anticipating the much long awaited film. For anyone who has heard or have seen the teaser trailers it will definitely make you wonder if it happens in the real world. From the screenplay of Matthew Michael Carnahan, Drew Goddard, and Damon Lindelof they definitely pull out and a well-crafted script that gives you some acting from the talents most notably Brad Pitt.

Non-Spoiler Alert! Star Trek Into Darkness!

05.11.2013 – Star Trek Into Darkness has a special press media screening last night at the IMAX Theater in SM North Edsa. Unlike in 2009 this was more of a by invitation for the press media that has calmer audience anticipated to see the film. Of course there was catered food and a special goodie in the form of the Starfleet insignia made out of cookies that literal ran out. Prior to the main screening the audience has started to form a line entering the theater.

Sights & Highlights: Oblivion Press Media Screening!

04.08.2013 – Oblivion has a special press media screening which was held earlier at the IMAX Theater in the SM Mall of Asia. We got the opportunity to see the film a few days before the local screen date. The film definitely looks promising as it has Tom Cruise in a starring role and like any science fiction themed feature this looks something new to see. Oblivion is actually based from an unpublished graphic novel by the same name that was actually to be made as a film.

PRESS RELEASE: Lee Byung-hun in Retaliation!

03.02.2013 – Korean actor Lee Byung-hun is blessed and excited to portray once again deadliest and iconic villain in Storm Shadow in the upcoming G.I. Joe: Retaliation. Originally Storm Shadow has Japanese lineage being one of the founders of the Arashikage Clan a group of ninjas that has also Snake Eyes. Lee Byung-hun was excited by the possibility to explore the more internal side of the character.

Star Trek Into Darkness Featurette!

02.19.2013 – “Star Trek Into Darkness” is set to take the franchise to the next level as JJ Abrams takes the helm of this film once again amidst his previous announcement to be the next director for the new Star War film set in a few years from now.



There are a lot of revelations and rumors being talked about the villain behind this film. But let’s leave that for another day. What Paramount has recent revealed is behind the scenes production in making this film and of course anticipation is riding high on the next Star Trek film.

Teaser Trailer: Star Trek Into Darkness!

12.06.2012 – A few days after J.J. Abrams has revealed the teaser poster for the next Star Trek Sequel the teaser has been released on iTunes earlier today. The clip reveals a different villain as assumed by many as Khan but revealed to be Benedict Cumberbatch’s unspecified villain.



The details of the film’s plot and premise was unofficially deciphered on Bleeding Cool that reveals a possibility that Benedict Cumberbatch’s character might be Lt. Cmdr. Gary Mitchell from the Original Series episode “Where No Man Has Gone Before.”

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted Press Screening!

06.04.2012 – Fresh from viewing Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted is certainly going to be better than the previous films. But we’re not here to give you a full detail review just to share you what happened prior to the showing of the movie. For the past weeks we’re sure you’ve been delighted and entertained by Alex The Lion as he made his rounds throughout the local Malls in Metro Manila. There were several photo opportunities to have a picture with this hairy creature standing at almost seven feel tall.

Environmental Friendly with Dr.Seuss' The Lorax!

03.12.2012 – Dr. Seuss The Lorax was shown in North America on March 2, 2012 and the special press media screening in the Philippines was held on Mach 11, 2012 at the IMAX Theater in SM North Edsa where kids and parents greeted the “walking peanut” mascot with lots of photo opportunity.

The screening did not start until the program ended with the performance by students who composed a song about saving the environment and other festivities with the theme that also supported by Green Peace Philippines which is promoting Earth Day 2012. The film that was shown was in IMAX 3D with special thanks to SM Cinemas for bringing this event yesterday Sunday afternoon.

The Tale of Two Snow White Films.

03.01.2012 – This year two movies will be shown with a bit of similarities but told in different perspectives. What I’m talking about is the upcoming “Mirror Mirror” from Relativity Media and “Snow White and the Huntsman” to be released by Universal Pictures.

These two movies had both heroines in Snow White and the arch nemesis is the Queen who can’t get enough vanity without asking her talking mirror “Who is the fairest of them all.” Of course there will be untold adventures of romance and the stuff fairy tales stories are made of.