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The latest in Philippine and world cinema, reviewed by the Unreel team.
“Dito at Doon” review — Minding the gap
JP Habac's new film is sweet and bubbly, but it leaves quite the bitter aftertaste being set during a pandemic that's ongoing IRL.
“Godzilla vs. Kong” review — Big, dumb, and beautiful
Godzilla vs. Kong is a narrative bust as gargantuan as its star kaijus, eschewing story and logic in favor of making the ultimate monster brawl.
“Biyernes Santo” review — Bewildering evils
Vivamax’s Holy Week presentation is a dull, bloated, and incoherent occult horror that does little in the way of story, scares, or nuance.
Zack Snyder’s “Justice League” review — At the rood where gods stand
This corrective recuperation of an original vision lost is as ardent and awe-inspiring as its messianic superheroes.
“Wrong Turn” review — A welcome detour
As far as this writer’s concerned, Alan B. McElroy’s film series about inbred cannibals ended with Joe Lynch’s…
“Asssassins” Review: A fascist’s purge
Ryan White's new film provides a plainspoken account of such a nerve-shattering plot of political purge.
Monthly Movie Log: “The Kingmaker”, “Birds of Prey”, “Nightshift”, and More!
Our first 2020 movie log includes Lauren Greenfield’s controversial documentary “The Kingmaker”, the DC Extended Universe’ “Birds of Prey”, and more.
“Little Women” Review: Among kindred spirits
Greta Gerwig captures the complexities of Louisa May Alcott's classic tale with purpose and prudence.
“Ashfall” Review: No-frill Hollywood thrills
South Korean blockbuster proves once again good actors can make mediocre films somewhat bearable.
“Richard Jewell” Review: Truth hearse
The new film from Clint Eastwood hasn't the faintest idea of responsibility in truth-based storytelling.
