My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore Official Trailer Impressions: 2015 MMFF Romantic Film Debut of the AlDub Love Team

My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore is a 2015 romantic comedy film from OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment, GMA Films, and MEDA Productions and is an official entry to the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival this 2015 under the direction of Jose Javier Reyes which stars Ai-Ai de las Alas, Vic Sotto, Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza slated for a December 25, 2015 theatrical release. Let's check out what this romantic comedy debut film for AlDub or MaineDen has to offer.


My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore
Plot / Synopsis

Dondi (Alden Richards) is a nerd and an obedient nephew to his aunt (Ai-Ai de las Alas) who makes most of the decisions for him. Meanwhile, Anna (Maine Mendoza) is a stubborn and rebellious girl who seeks the attention of her father (Vic Sotto). Dondi and Anna cross path and eventually fall in love with each other. How can this romantic couple have a happy ending when both their guardians are against with them being together.

Watch My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore Official trailer here:

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Posted by Tambayan ni Berto on Friday, November 20, 2015

Official My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore Trailer Impression
My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore official movie trailer? Well it is the debut film of the very popular AlDub (or MaineDen) love team from the Kalyeserye segment of the Philippine's longest running noontime variety show Eat Bulaga. That is basically the biggest catch and hype for this 2015 MMFF romantic comedy film; that this is the first movie where fans will see Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza outside of their usual Kalyeserye (Eat Bulaga) character as Alden and Yaya Dub. The My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore teaser trailer was first released on the Tamang Panahon concert which filled Philippines biggest indoor arena, The Philippine Arena and broke previous trending records in Twitter. Given such facts, one can safely say that My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore will be an instant blockbuster this 41st Metro Manila Film Festival.


Now that we have gotten some basic facts out of the way, we now come down to the juicier part, the story. Just humor me. Have you ever encountered a local romantic film that featured two couple so in love with each other but the only problem is their families which is completely against it? Yup, I guess so. Well, there are variation to this cliched theme which could either lead to a good or bad (tragic) ending. Obviously, My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore is going for the latter with a dead giveaway that Vic Sotto (Maine's father in the film) eventually falling for Ai-Ai de las Alas (Alden's aunt in the film) which will eventually give their approval in the end. One can argue that it is not the destination, but more of the journey itself is what is worth experiencing and this is why this movie will be successful. Eat Bulaga's marketing influence and pair it up with the "kilig" factor brought by the on-screen team-up is what fans will be looking forward to see in this seemingly formulaic film once it hits December 25, 2015. The "look" of the film through this official trailer feels so underwhelming as it is of low-quality or maybe there will be a bump up to the overall picture quality and cinematography once it is on theaters, but for now this looks and shouts low quality and budget. I can compare or equate this film to another 2015 MMFF entry, Haunted Mansion. Haunted Mansion, which by the way has better cinematography from its trailer alone, will also debut another love team (MarNella), but instead of using the romcom genre like My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore, Haunted Mansion will be using horror. Both have cliched themes with a fresh coat of paint.


How about you guys? Are you looking forward to the first film of the AlDub love team? For a non-fan of Eat Bulaga or the Kalyeserye are you curious to see this given that you are a fan of romantic and romantic comedy film? What do you think of the AlDub love team in general now that it has reach this point from its initial August 2015 initial introduction to Eat Bulaga? Share your thoughts and opinion about the My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore official movie trailer in the comments section below:

Haunted Mansion Trailer Impressions: 2015 MMFF Horror Film Debuting the MarNella Love Team Centering on a Haunted Mansion

Haunted Mansion is a 2015 horror film from Regal Entertainment Inc. (Regal Films) and is an official entry to the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival this 2015 under the direction of Jun Robles Lana which stars Janella Salvador, Marlo Mortel, Jerome Ponce, Janice De Belen, Iza Calzado, Dominic Ochoa, LJ Reyes, Joem Bascon, and Sharlene San Pedro slated for a December 25, 2015 theatrical release. Let's check out what this 2015 haunted house... (erm) mansion horror film featuring the MarNella (Marlo Mortel and Janella Salvador) love team has to offer.


Haunted Mansion
Plot / Synopsis

Haunted Mansion is set to tackle students holding a retreat and something weird and creepy happens afterward. The first teaser of the film released on Oct 25, 2015.

Watch Haunted Mansion teaser trailer here:





Haunted Mansion Teaser Trailer Impression
Haunted Mansion Film Teaser Trailer Review


So what can be said about the Haunted Mansion 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival horror entry teaser trailer? Well, it could very well be the main trailer but teaser sounds get and enough to build hype at this early. I commend the marketing team for releasing the teaser early as I have mentioned in the past that film studios should maximize the potential of the internet and market their film heavily on this platform. But going back the film which seemingly has good cinematography uses that age old haunted house feel only with a MarNella (ABS-CBN's Marlo Mortel and Janella Salvador) love team skin glazed over it.


A little digging resulted to some information that Haunted Mansion was formerly titled as "Retreat House" and it serves as the debut film of MarNella (Marlo Mortel and Janella Salvador) love team. Given such information and seeing the trailer gives you a good indication of what to expect in this 2015 MMFF horror film entry. A group of kids focusing on a main romantic teenage couple is thrown in a mansion where chaos ensues. If you are of the newer generation and have not seen THAT many horror films but so into it, I highly advised to check out some old ones and you'll be surprised at the better written and acted horror stories featured in the past. There are other 2015 MMFF horror entries like Buy Now, Die Later and Nilalang which I think have much better story, performance, and overall feel to it that Haunted Mansion, but that's just me.


How about you guys? What's your favorite Haunted House themed horror film? What do you think of the three horror films included in the 2015 Metro Manila film Festival and which one are you more curious to see? Is the MarNella Love Team enough for you to check this one one? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Haunted Mansion teaser trailer in the comments section below:

Maria Labo Trailer Impressions: Viva Films 2015 Horror Film Adaptation of the Visayan Aswang Urban Legend

Maria Labo is a 2015 horror film from Viva Films under the direction of Roi Vinzon which stars Kate Brios, Jestoni Alarcon, Sam Pinto, Mon Confiado, Dennis Padilla, Baron Geisler, Rey PJ Abellana, and Rez Cortez slated for a November 11, 2015 theatrical release. Let's check out what this Viva Films and Roi Vinzon adaptation of the Visayan urban legend of Maria Labo has to offer for movie going fans here:


Maria Labo
Plot / Synopsis

An abused OFW returns home with a curse that turned her into a monster who devours human flesh. As her husband looks for answers about her mysterious transformation, the town is in serious danger as she remains at large.

Witness as this Visayan urban legend comes to life in MARIA LABO! Opens November 11 in cinemas nationwide!

Watch Maria Labo Official trailer here:




Maria Labo Official Trailer Impression
Maria Labo Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the Maria Labo official trailer? I would like to believe that this is an earnest trailer for a b-horror horror film; earnest in a way that it does not shy away from being campy. In some way, this is good. It is better to know that the film is an over-the-top b-movie film than being mislead into thinking that it is not because of a well edited trailer (Coughs Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang, coughs). One can think that the very nature of the Visayan urban legend is absurd enough, so why take it seriously? That is how this trailer give off. This is also what would probably hold back movie going fans from taking this film seriously or even taking time to see it. Well, it is indeed out on theaters now as we very speak of it, but why does it feel like Viva is not putting enough effort in marketing the film (e.g.local television) like what it is doing with its contemporary, Wang Fam? What a way to show interest in the titles they distribute, huh?


It is about a week ago that I happen to pass by the local mall and saw this peculiar movie poster on the Next Picture line-up, Maria Labo. I am big into the horror genre so this is right up my alley, but seeing this now? I am quite surprise at the quality of this horror movie from this trailer. It all makes sense to me why not enough marketing attention was given to such films. Who knew that in 2015 that we'll have such seemingly b-movie picture with over-the-top acting from actors of the 80's to 90's. I don't know if it was intentional but I feel like it pays homage to either the 70's, 80's, and even 90's style of film or trailer making; OR maybe it satirizes the absurdity of the horror genre in general or the urban legend itself. Maybe it was also some sort of a weird deal that Viva Films had with 80's action star Roi Vinzon to direct such film. Who knows? One thing is for sure, this trailer would either make you curious and actually make you go see this film or not. I definitely would go about the latter.


How about you guys? What are your thoughts about this Roi Vinzon directed horror film? Are you familiar with the Visayan urban legend of Maria Labo? Did you like how the trailer was made? Since it is already out in theaters, do let us know how the film was if you've seen it? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Maria Labo official trailer in the comments section below:

A Second Chance Official Trailers Impressions: The Popoy - Basha 2015 Sequel and Reunion Movie from 2007's One More Chance

A Second Chance is a Star Cinema romantic film under the direction of Cathy Garcia-Molina and a sequel to 2007's "One More Chance" which stars John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo slated for a November 25, 2015 theatrical release. Let's check out what this Popoy and Basha 2015 reunion movie has to offer for both One More Chance and romantic film fans here.


A Second Chance
Plot / Synopsis

What really happened to Popoy and Basha? Join them in their journey in "A Second Chance," the much-awaited sequel to Star Cinema's beloved classic "One More Chance," this November 25, 2015. John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo reunite with blockbuster director Cathy Garcia-Molina.

Watch A Second Chance Official trailer here:





Watch One More Chance Sequel Teaser here:


A Second Chance Official Trailer Impression
A Second Chance Film Trailer Review


What can be said about A Second Chance official trailers? What we can make up on this trailer is it tells the once again souring relationship of this couple we've seen on One More Chance. The big question is can and will their relationship endure or this is simply the same old formulaic stuff we've seen from the first film? If One More Chance is to troubled relationship experienced by boyfriend and girlfriend, is A Second Chance to troubled relationships of married couples ala "Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo" (2006) to "Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo" (2007)? Hey I would take film sequels than another adultery-themed one. Well, A Second Chance is the much awaited sequel of what most deemed as the most unforgettable Filipino movie of all time, 2007's One More Chance. In the capable hands of the award-winning director Cathy Garcia-Molina (mostly related to romantic films) who also directed its predecessor, the fans of the 2007 romantic film and even the contemporary fans of the romantic and rom-coms genre will have a blast with A Second Chance. This is not the first time that a romantic film series have been created to cash in on the on-screen chemistry of the protagonists, Star Cinema has done this with the John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo "A Very Special Love" film series (trilogy) with A Very Special Love (2008), You Changed My Life (2009), and It Takes a Man and a Woman (2013) which happen to all be blockbusters and directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina.


Romantic films does not require that much of a budget and with the constant rate of romantic films being produced by Star Cinema, I am a bit surprised that it took Star Cinema eight years (from 2007) to make a One More Chance sequel. Maybe its seemingly unconventional story line and open-ended ending made it down the list. But if there is anything, fans have loved its concept. That not every relationship is what romantic films make it appear to be. That people can get tired of relationships that seemingly strangles them; with too much of everything. Hopefully A Second Chance can stand up on its own merit and be as iconic as One More Chance was; a highly "meme-able" and "hugot-rich" Cathy Garcia-Molina romantic film.


How about you guys? Were you a big fan on One More Chance when it released back in 2007? What was your favorite Popoy-Basha movie lines and quotes? What are you expecting in this One More Chance 2015 sequel? Share your thoughts and opinion about A Second Chance official trailers in the comments section below:

No Boyfriend Since Birth Movie Trailer Impressions: Carla Abellana and Tom Rodriguez 2015 Romantic Film about Destiny and NBSB

No Boyfriend Since Birth is a 2015 romantic film from Regal Entertainment, Inc (Regal Films) under the direction and screenplay of Jose Javier Reyes which stars Tom Rodriguez, Carla Abellana, Bangs Garcia, and Mike Tan slated for a November 11, 2015 theatrical release. Let's check out what this 2015 romantic comedy featuring Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana on-screen pairing has to offer for romantic film going fans.


No Boyfriend Since Birth
Plot / Synopsis

Carla plays a funny desperate woman hoping for her ultimate love of her life, played by Tom Rodriguez, to finally be the one.

Watch No Boyfriend Since Birth Official trailer here:






No Boyfriend Since Birth Official Trailer Impression
No Boyfriend Since Birth Film Trailer Review


So what can be said about the No Boyfriend Since Birth official movie trailer? As for the premise, it isn't really fresh or revolutionizing. I can think mainly of two outcomes pertaining to the end of the film, either they end up together or not. I feel that it could be the latter which will give the film a more compelling twist - that not everyone whom you fall in love is "destined" to be your life partner no matter how much you wait for them. But! This could go the usual route and have a happy generic one.


No Boyfriend Since Birth has features two likable on-screen couple and lead with Carla Abellana and Tom Rodriguez, who both got their on-screen pairing and wind from the revolutionary (for a Filipino television soap that is), My Husband's Lover. Their on-screen pairing plus some "witty" screenwriting could make this film into another blockbuster rom-com. Filipinos love seeing rom-com and this feels like it. Just a fresh coat of paint on an old wall is all it needs to weather the ever changing seasons.


How about you guys? Are you a big fan of the Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana on-screen pairing? What do you think about the concept of having to wait for someone who you initially fall in love with someone with no certainties that he reciprocate? Share your thoughts and opinion about No Boyfriend Since Birth official trailer in the comments section below: