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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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:

Buy Now, Die Later Teaser Trailer Impressions: 2015 MMFF Horror Film About Haunted Objects

Buy Now, Die Later a 2015 horror film from Quantum Films and is an official entry to the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival this 2015 under the direction of Randolph Longjas which stars Vhong Navarro, Alex Gonzaga, Rayver Cruz, John Lapuz, TJ Trinidad, Lotlot De Leon, and Janine Gutierrez slated for a slated for a December 25, 2015 theatrical release. Let's check out what this 2015 MMFF horror entry featuring haunted, possessed or demonic objects has to offer.


Buy Now, Die Later
Plot / Synopsis

BUY NOW, DIE LATER is a compendium of five interconnected stories, each one representing one of the five senses. Ang mga kuwento nina ODIE, ATO, CHLOE, PIPPA at MAITA ang magpa paalala sa atin - - that every bargain comes with a price.

Watch Buy Now, Die Later Official Teaser Trailer here:






Buy Now, Die Later Official Teaser Trailer Impression
Buy Now, Die Later Film Teaser Trailer Review


So what can be said about the Buy Now, DIE Later teaser trailer? First off let me commend the marketing Team behind the 2015 horror movie entry as it does what any film should do, market and build hype early for their film. This makes it feel like they are actually proud of their film and an actual effort was put into the making of the film. This is from the same film studious and production behind another 2015 MMFF entry, Walang Forever on which its trailer was also recently released. Tease the audience enough months before to build the hype and create buzz for the film; For that a big plus point.


Now onto the meaty part. Buy Now, Die feels familiar; very familiar. Let's see, a haunted or possessed object up for sale and its unknowing consumer and usually the people around them starts getting killed off Now where exactly have I seen that part before.... Hmmm. This can be attributed with the over saturation of Filipino horror film titles of the past. Well, one can argue that those are old movies and not so many new movie going fans are familiar with them, but what of those who have seen old horror films? Is there nothing new to offer than a fresh coat of paint? When we say "new" we are not referring to the actors featured in the film as I don't really consider Lotlot and Vhong as a "new", what we are referring to is the premise and the potential CGI-fest that Buy Now, Die Later could have. What will differentiate this from one of the many Shake, Rattle, & Roll films of the past? Can we say that film studios finally have realized that they will run out of ideas to play with if they continue featuring 3 different scary stories for each annual installment of the Shake, Rattle, & Roll? Can we then say that this is the reason why we don't have a Shake, Rattle, & Roll entry for this year? Well, by the looks of it, it seems to be case. It is not a bad approach. Film studious can only make so many variations of tiyanak, aswang, and tikbalang, before movie going Filipinos gets tired of it (like most of us do). In every rule there is an exemption though, which comes in the form (genre) of romantic comedies and romance. Will still be looking forward to seeing the actual and full trailer for Buy now, die Later once it hits online to either validate this early impressions of it or praise it for not being a disappointment.


How about you guys? What do you think of a Buy Now, Die Later's premise of a group of people buying a haunted object and later suffering the consequences of purchasing such items? what are your thoughts with the recent application of CGI in Filipino horror films? Are they any good? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Buy Now, Die Later teaser trailer in the comments section below:

Walang Forever Teaser Trailer Impressions: 2015 MMFF Romantic Comedy Film Featuring Jennylyn Mercado and Jericho Rosales

Walang Forever is a 2015 romantic comedy film from Quantum Films and is an official entry to the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival this 2015 under the direction of Dan Villegas which stars Jennylyn Mercado, Jericho Rosales, Carlo Aquino, Juan Miguel Severo, Jerald Napoles, Matt Daclan, Edna Vida Froilan, and Nonoy Froilan slated for a December 25, 2015 theatrical release. Let's check out what this 2015 MMFF romantic comedy entry featuring Jericho and Jennylyn Mercado Rosales has to offer.


Walang Forever
Plot / Synopsis

Mia, a celebrated writer of romantic-comedy films, is at a turning point in her life which makes it difficult for her to believe that love could last. Everything comes to a head when Ethan returns -- only for her to find out that he has become a cynic of lasting love because she broke his heart.

Watch Walang Forever Official Teaser Trailer here:

Official Walang Forever Trailer Impression
Walang Forever Film Trailer Review


So what can we say about the Walang Forever official first trailer? I find this trailer interesting as it doesn't really show much of what we can see in the film. The interview and testimonials could probably be in the film but it doesn't quite show the interaction between the lead. I find this a bit refreshing for a romantic comedy Filipino film trailer. I also give credit for the marketing team to release this trailer this October as it will be enough to build hype for the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival RomCom entry.


The Walang Forever trailer features a series of vignette of people being interviewed about a relative and relevant(?) question "Mayroon bang Forever?" ("Is there a Forever?"). Well, of course the "forever" that is being referred to is that highly romanticized lasting love that transcends life and death, thus the "forever". It looks like Jennylyn Mercado is on a roll this 2015 with another romantic film adding up to her already good portfolio. Now if only her home network, GMA Films will only capitalized on their talent's popularity with a compelling and good script. From what we see on the premise of the film, it is probably your standard romantic film and a highly relatable one as many are still hopeful of the concept of a lasting love, while others have become too cynical about the whole idea of it. Let's see what will the next "Walang Forever" trailer be like and you'll be sure that we'll cover it for you.


How about you guys? What do you think of Jennylyn Mercado as a leading lady for romantic comedies? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Walang Forever official trailer in the comments section below:

Wang Fam Trailer Impressions: 2015 Aswang Horror Comedy from Wenn Deramas

Wang Fam is a 2015 comedy horror film from Viva Films under the direction of Wenn V. Deramas which stars Pokwang, Benjie Paras, Andre Paras, Yassi Pressman, Abby Bautista, and Alonzo Muhlach slated for a November 18, 2015 thatrical release. Let's check out another comedy film from Wenn Deramas and see what is in store for the Filipino movie going audience here:


Wang Fam
Plot / Synopsis

Before Malou Wang (Pokwang), the last virgin of the aswang clan, got sacrificed by her brother Jok-Jok (Wendell Ramos), she meets Bu Wang (Benjie Paras), a botanist. The two fell in love instantly and raised three kids: Duke Wang (Andre Paras), Cala Wang (Abby Bautista) and Vey Wang (Alonzo Muhlach), far away from Malou's aswang clan. As the Wang Family tried their hardest to fit in and look normal despite being monsters, Jok-Jok tracks them down. Can the Wang Family save themselves from the clutches of Jok-jok before it’s too late?

Buong pagdiriWANG na inihahandog ng VIVA FILMS ang pinaka-nakakataWANG horror-comedy film mula sa all-time blockbuster director na si WENN V. DERAMAS! Starring Pokwang, Benjie Paras, Andre Paras, Yassi Pressman, Abby Bautista and Alonzo Muhlach,

Watch Wang Fam Official trailer here:





Official Wang Fam Trailer Impression
Wang Fam Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the Wang Fam official movie trailer? Wang Fam is a comedy film by Wenn V. Deramas and if you have followed the films by the "all-time blockbuster director" you'll know what exactly you are getting at. Wang Fam is a film about aswangs, well the good kind of course as it probably is hard to root for evil aswangs. Wang Fam is reminiscent of the American comedy horror film "The Adams Family" but only with aswangs. Although there is a scene in the trailer where there are human body parts hanging on the wall, if these are "real" human body parts, then that sure is messed up.


Well to the trailer's credit, I did manage to make me smirk at the immaturity of its humor. That's it really, immature humor as seen in past works by Wenn Deramas which you either love it or hate. This time Wenn Deramas gathers an ensemble of highly likable comedians, a teeny-bopper love team though Andre Paras and Yassi Pressman which covers the romantic comedy side of it; and a cute child actor Alonzo Muhlach (son of also former popular child star Niño Muhlach) to amp up the cuteness factor. Wang Fam definitely uses parody (of Twilight), and the usual stereotype comedy cliches in scenes and dumb (usually self-aware) characters. When watching this movie expect for the worst and hope for the best kind of entertainment.


How about you guys? What do you think of this 2015 aswang movie from Viva Films? Do you like Wenn Deramas films? what's your favorite? Share your thoughts and opinion about the wang Fam in the comments section below:

Nilalang Trailer Impressions: 2015 MMFF Action Horror Film Featuring Maria Ozawa and Cesar Montano

Nilalang is an action horror film from welovepost, Parallax Studios, Viva Films, and Haunted Tower Pictures, Inc.; and is an official entry to the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival this 2015 under the direction of Pedring Lopez which stars Cesar Montano, Maria Ozawa, Meg Imperial, Yam Concepcion, Cholo Barretto, Dido de la Paz, and Kiko Matos slated for a December 25, 2015 theatrical release. Let's check out what this 2015 MMFF entry featuring Maria Ozawa and Cesar Montano has to offer.


Nilalang
Plot / Synopsis

Nilalang tells the story of Tony (played by Cesar Montano), an NBI agent investigating a series of rapes and killings that counts, among them, Tony’s girlfriend. With his co-agent, Jane, they follow leads that take them to a meeting with Miyuki (Maria Ozawa), the daughter of Mr. Kazudo who is an elder member of the Yakuza. Together, they come face-to-face with an enemy that transcends time; and leaves a trail of mindless, cold-blooded crime at its wake.

Watch Nilalang Official trailer here:
Nilalang 2015 MMFF Film entry Official movie trailer






Nilalang Official Nilalang Trailer Impression
Nilalang 2015 MMFF Film Trailer Review


So what can we say about the Nilalang official trailer? Well besides the obvious fact that it is an action horror film official MMFF 2015 entry featuring Maria Ozawa on it, Nilalang is a breathe of fresh air in a sense that we haven't seen that many local action horror films that has this kind of cinematography and actually be what it says it would; a high-octane action film. Well, we don't say that there aren't any. There aren't that many as much as RomComs do. The films usually featuring E.R. Ejercito are a good example of these contemporary action films, but they give more of a special kind of vibe to it; a vibe of a more biographical or artistic tone to in, than action.


Let me commend the marketers for Nilalang as they've released the official trailer for Nilalang this October which will be enough time to help create enough buzz and discussion for this film. The early worm catches the worm, right? This is film marketing done right. The Nilalang trailer shows the "wonderful" script used in the film like "Hindi matatapos, kung warang tatapos" and nope that wasn't a typo. It puzzles me as to why should the Japanese characters use Filipino when conversing with each other or when they address Cesar Montano to whom is shown to have a certain degree of proficiency in the Japanese language. It just feels pretentious or fake at best. Another observation is that shot with Maria Ozawa shooting like crazy as I find it rather weak. As the film portray her at being a bad ass, that scene was sure made her like a clueless member of Yakuza who can't handle a gun. Hopefully the film will not be riddled so much by the things we can observed in the trailer as it may negatively affect it. Don't give me started with Nilalang's title card. We get it, the film features Japanese and Filipino talent and settings, no need to pound it in with a Japanese-themed font. Try thinking about this, a high octane Japanese film with partnership between Japan and the Philippines,and the film title has a Filipino salakot (traditional wide-brimmed hat from the Philippines) just to make sure that there are Filipinos in the film. Isn't that a bit redundant? Amidst such nitpicks, Nilalang has somewhat piqued my curiosity as I want to find out what kind of monster is this Zahagur, the film refer to its villain.


How about you guys? What do you think of this 41st Metro Manila Film Festival entry starring Cesar Montano and Maria Ozawa? Are you more hopeful about the list of movies that made it to 2015 MMFF? Will you be seeing this action horror film starring the popular Maria Ozawa? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Nilalang official movie trailer in the comments section below:

Everyday I Love You Teaser Trailer Impressions: Star Cinema's Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil Team Up

Everyday I Love You is a 2015 romantic film from Star Cinema under the direction of Mae Cruz-Alviar which stars Enrique Gil, Liza Soberano, and Gerald Anderson slated for an October 28, 2015 theatrical release. Let's check out what Star Cinema has in store for its avid movie going fans with another Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano love team here:


Everyday I Love You
Plot / Synopsis

In the upcoming movie, "Everyday I Love You," Liza plays the role of Audrey, a romantic, old soul, the type of person who’s very patient, and who believes that forever is possible.

As for her leading men, Enrique plays the role of Ethan, an achievement-oriented young man from Manila; while Gerald plays the role of Tristan a laid-back haciendero from Bacolod.

Recource: Star Cinema

Watch Everyday I Love You Official trailer here:






Everyday I Love You Official Teaser Trailer Impression
Everyday I Love You Film Teaser Trailer Review


Well what can be said about the Everyday I Love You official teaser trailer? From what we can make up with this short teaser trailer and the premise featured for on this Enrique Gil-Liza Soberano love team is that it is your average romantic film. You have this rich guy falling in love with a middle-class probinsyana who happens to already have a love interest which we won't possibly know how the outcome will be. Hmm, I wonder how the story will unfold on this one (Ahem)? It shouts the same old cliched story only with an Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano coat.


Well, for a film set to be theatrically release on October 28, 2015, the marketing team have only released the trailer last September 30 on Youtube. To the online marketing team's credit, they have provided a short summary for us to have an idea on what this romantic film will be all about. I personally find it a bit odd because they don't give this film as much hype than their other film (Etiquette For Mistresses); well at least not online. In these changing times, Star Cinema should at least tap its online market to create more hype for their movies; not just weeks but months before a new film's release. They should do it as aggressive and as effective as that seen on Heneral Luna which basically create a natural buzz for the film (to make it viral); breathing life on its own and make its fans promote the film for them through social network shares and discussion. I always see such lack of effort in promoting a film as a sign that the film studio has little faith in their title. That or maybe I am over-nitpicking these things up. Well Star Cinema is from ABS-CBN and they can market this film like crazy in the span of three weeks before its actual release. Guess they are not taking online marketing THAT seriously. Well after all Everyday I Love you feels like a film on a shoestring budget so if they lose money on it, it wouldn't hurt them; but enough talking about how they should market their films. Let's just see if this will be a "blockbuster" success or not.


How about you guys? What do you guys think of this seemingly mediocre plot of this romantic film? Are you a fan of romantic movies? How about if Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano? Will you be looking forward to this 2015 Star Cinema romantic film or give it a pass? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Everyday I Love You official teaser trailer in the comments section below:

The PreNup Trailer Impressions: The Sam Milby and Jennylyn Mercado RomCom Flick For 2015

The PreNup is a 2015 romantic comedy film from Regal Entertainment, Inc. under the direction by Jun Lana which stars Sam Milby Jennylyn Mercado, Melai Cantiveros, Ella Cruz, Dominic Ochoa, Nathalie Hart, Neil Coleta, Gardo Versoza, Jacklyn Jose, and Freddie Webb with an October 14 theatrical release. Let's check out what this latest 2015 romantic comedy Filipino film from Regal has in store for the movie going audience here at Pinoy Movie Blogger.


The PreNup
Plot / Synopsis

Wendy (played by Jennylyn Mercado) met Sean (Sam Milby) in a vacation trip abroad and one thing lead to another; ending with a marriage proposal. Little did they know that the different (financial) worlds on which they both came from will rear its ugly head with a prenuptial agreement.

Watch The PreNup Official trailer here:






The PreNup Official Trailer Impression
The PreNup Film Trailer Review

What is there to say about The PreNup official trailer? Well, Filipino fans of romantic comedy rejoice as you have another dose of it with this Sam Milby and Jennylyn Mercado rom-com movie, The PreNup. The 2015 Filipino romcom The PreNup plays with the idea of a prenuptial agreement and the clash between the bigger-than-life stupendously rich parents from the leading man's side against the middle class bubbly gay parents from the female protagonists'side. There has to be something that will get in between the love story and in this film it seems like the warring in-laws with their condition and prenuptial agreement. Jennylyn plays the stereotypical bubbly and lovable female protagonist which works like a charm with Sam Milby being as his usual very cool masculine stereotype. Besides the romantic banter focus on the leads, it is the in-laws is another thing to watch out for in this romcom. The PreNup official trailer is "alright" in Filipino romcom standards.


RomComs is a big thing here in the Philippines and it shows with blockbuster ticket sales. It is now up to the film studios to help promote their title. I initially caught wind of it when someone shared the teaser for PreNup on Facebook, but lost track of it. The official trailer was officially released online last September 25, 2015, but I only caught wind of it again when I saw the short television trailer of PreNup which plays side-by-side with another (horror) film from Regal, Resureksyon. 19 days after the official trailer was released online then followed by a television trailer being played in a currently trending noontime show is a good marketing in the part of Regal. Regal doesn't own its own network; it is not like Star Cinema (an ABS-CBN) or GMA Films (do they still make films?) that has their own dedicated television networks where they can market their movies like crazy and for no cost whatsoever; that even if you don't like the film, you may very well enjoy every commercial every two seconds of the usually overly cliched film that they have for the month. Well, RomComs in general is an easily marketable Filipino movie genre and with the charming pair-up of Sam Milby and Jennylyn Mercado, The PreNup will probably be another blockbuster success. I wish the marketing team of these movies (or any Filipino movies) will release a short summary of what the film is about either on their official websites, social networking sites, or Youtube trailer releases to at least help create buzz for them or those who do not necessary in partnership with them. I just helped create a short synopsis for them which should be the job of the marketing team. Just saying. Well this is nothing new as either film studios or their marketing team does not provide a short description about the film or spoil the hell out of it through the spoiler-rich trailer (suddenly remembers Viva Film's Hitman


How about you guys? What do you think about this latest rom-com from Regal that stars Sam Milby and Jennylyn Mercado? Will you go see The PreNup when it hits the theaters in October 14, 2015? What are you looking forward to seeing in the film? Share yyour thoughts and opinion about The PreNup official trailer in the comments section below:

Etiquette For Mistresses Trailer Impressions: Celebrating the Life and Drama of Being a High Society Mistress

Etiquette For Mistresses is a 2015 drama film from Star Cinema under the direction of Chito Roño and inspired by Julie Yap-Daza's 1992 national bestseller “Etiquette for Mistresses and What Wives Can Learn From Them”, which stars Claudine Barretto, Kris Aquino, Iza Calzado, Cheena Crab, and Kim Chiu slated for a September 30, 2015 theatrical release. Let's check out what this high society drama film that celebrates the life and deals with the drama of being a high society "other woman" has in store for the movie going audience here at Pinoy Movie Blogger.


Etiquette For Mistresses
Plot / Synopsis

In love, how important is it to know when to follow or break the rules?

The “Etiquette for Mistresses” tackles the lives of five successful and glamorous women whose friendship is based on their common weaknesses—they are all trapped in the prison of their hearts.

Source: Star Cinema

Watch Etiquette For Mistresses official trailer here:






Etiquette For Mistresses Official Trailer Impression
Etiquette For Mistresses Film Trailer Review


So what is there to say about the Etiquette For Mistresses official trailer? First off, the film is inspired from a book published entitled "Etiquette for Mistresses and What Wives Can Learn From Them" by a Filipino author Julie Yap-Daza so this story has long been out there. It just so happen to coincide with how popular mass media has been using the idea of mistresses and illicit affairs on film and television. One can criticize that the local media has now been celebrating infidelity or endorsing polygamy which can be both true and false. There is a basis as to why the book came to be. That both men and women can commit adulterous or polygamous act. Reality can be much more brutal than how it is depicted on film and television. You can consider these kinds of films as a celebration of infidelity or a precautionary tale of what life would be like if ever you decide to be one. I would like to think that it is a fad in the mainstream media, but if it is not, then let's just hope that they can develop do that with other serious issues as well. That the film studious could do it in a more thought provoking way and not just another "Sex in the City" clone which by the way the Etiquette For Mistresses is giving off.


Etiquette For Mistresses is all about the story of these high society women which could either make the movie going audience curious or alienate them: curious to see as to how "miserable" the life of being a mistress is, and that amidst their riches they can't buy love or contentment with their partners; or alienate because infidelity is not widely acceptable topic for discussion and the mere fact that the characters belong to the "upper class of society" that people cannot really relate to. I am quite surprised at my reaction with my trailer impressions as I initially think that I would hate it, but surprisingly I did not. The film is still not on my preferred genre though, but I am curious. Will the Etiquette For Mistresses worth to seeing on the theaters? Do you like the acting chops showcased by the cast mainly Kris Aquino and Claudine Barretto? Are you the curious or the alienated?


How about you guys? What do you guys think of the proliferation of movies that deals with adultery or polygamous relationships? What do you think of the cast of the film? Have you read the Julie Yap-Daza book this was based on? If yes, what are your expectations? If not, will the curious theme of the film be enough for you to go watch it? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Etiquette For Mistresses official trailer in the comments section below: