ANi (2019) Cinemalaya Movie Trailer Impressions: A Filipino Sci-Fi Coming-of-Age Film About a Journey of a Boy and His Robot

ANi is a 2019 a coming-of-age science fiction film and an official Cinemalaya 2019 finalist with a screenplay by Toni Zuñiga, Kim Zuñiga, and Sandro Del Rosario; under the direction of Kim Zuñiga and Sandro Del Rosario starring Ricky Davao, Zyren Dela Cruz, Miguel Valdes, and Anna Luna; and is slated for a limited Philippine theatrical release from August 2-13, 2019 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Let's check out what this 2019 Cinemalaya film festival entry about a Filipino sci-fi film about a boy with his malfunctioning robot here at Pinoy Movie Blogger.


ANi (The Harvest)
Plot / Synopsis

When his grandfather falls ill, an orphaned boy and his malfunctioning robot embark on a quest to look for magical grains that he believes will save the old man’s life.

Source: Cinemalaya

Watch the ANi Official trailer here:





ANi (The Harvest) Official Trailer Impression
ANi (The Harvest) Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the ANi (2019) official movie trailer for Cinemalaya 2019? Well, Ani feels fresh to me; not in the context of what we've seen so far in mainstream Filipino films. We just don't get something done seriously and competently. The technology is already there but companies just don't want to invest in something outside horror and romantic films. And even if they do, it isn't a guarantee that the visual effects are going to be visually appealing amidst the many months of preparation and post-production. Well, luckily Ani seems to break this mold. There are some good studios backing up the film, so that helps boost it up a notch. Of course, all will be for naught, if the narrative and performance will fall behind. The ANi trailer is good so far and intriguing at best. ANi isn't categorized as a straight-up horror but more of a coming-of-age science fiction film, but we can sense a looming dread in this film from its trailer; of a dystopian society run by warbots (war robots).





This is the hook of Ani. What are these "warbots" in this dystopian society? And the premise tells that the film will follow a boy and his malfunctioning robot to find a magical grain. How can a magical grain cure the life of his old man? What part do these warbots play in society and why are the ordinary people seem to both be afraid and hostile towards them? This raises more questions that hopefully will be resolved as the film unfolds. While some of the performance from the trailer is questionable (I'm looking at you scene where kids are beating what seems to the main robot or the kid protagonist), hopefully, it won't detract what seems to be an interesting premise. As a big fan of horror, fantasy and sci-fi, Ani is one of my most anticipated film for the Cinemalaya 2019.


How about you guys? What do you think about this 2019 Cinemalaya sci-fi coming-of-age film festival entry about a dystopian future possibly ruled by war robots? What are similar films like this that you have seen and liked in the past (internationally)? How do you like that it uses another local dialect instead of the safe Filipino (Tagalog) language? Will you be seeing this 2019 Cinemalaya official film festival finalist on its limited theatrical run in the Cultural Center of the Philippines from August 2 to 13, 2019? Share your thoughts and opinion about ANi (2019) in the comments section below and let's talk about it.

Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019) Movie Trailer Impressions: The Alden Richards-Kathryn Bernardo On-Screen Team Up about Sacrifices and the Love of Two Overseas Filipino Workers

Hello, Love, Goodbye is a romantic film from Star Cinema under the direction of Cathy Garcia-Molina which stars Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, with Maymay Entrata, Kakai Bautista, Joross Gamboa, and Lovely Abella; and is slated for a July 31, 2019 Philippine theatrical release.


Hello, Love, Goodbye
Plot / Synopsis

Hello, Love, Goodbye is the story of two overseas Filipino workers in Hong Kong, Joy (Kathryn Bernardo) and Ethan (Alden Richards). Ethan immediately falls for Joy and romantically pursues her. Unfortunately, Joy put up a wall around her as she cannot afford to fall in love and compromise her dreams and responsibilities. What will happen this Filipino love story set in Hong Kong?

Watch the Hello, Love, Goodbye Official trailer here:





Hello, Love, Goodbye Official Trailer Impression
Hello, Love, Goodbye Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019) official movie trailer? Well, it is somewhat refreshing to see a well-known young actress like Kathryn Bernardo be paired up outside her usual love team and real-life partner, Daniel Padilla. This time we are going to see another charismatic young actor who happens to also be part of a widely popular love team, the now defunct AlDub/MaiDen on-screen love Team with Alden Richards. And the only question now is, will these two actors click outside of their usual love teams?





The answer is a resounding yes. From what we see in the trailer, Alden Richards and Kathryn Bernardo have both good chemistry on-screen. It is a testament to their natural charm and acting prowess. Nobody ever asked for such a pairing, but we got it! And in a way, it is a breath of fresh air. The concept of two OFW finding love abroad with complications like priorities isn't exactly new, but (just like another annual rehash of a tried-and-tested premise) this time features a newer (considered fresh) pairing. 'Hello, Love, Goodbye' is setting up to be another box office hit from Star Cinema as it takes one popular leading actors from rivaling networks (GMA Network v ABS-CBN) to pair them together and what you get is a formula for box office success. Or that is what I think would happen as Star Cinema has already perfected this romantic/romcom formula as seen from the history of conveyor belt films they make annually.


How about you guys? What do you think about this 2019 romantic film about two OFWs finding love in Hong Kong? What are similar films like this that you have seen and liked in the past? What do you think about the chemistry and performance of Alden Richards and Kathryn Bernardo from this trailer? What are your favorite and memorable roles that you have with them separately? What else are you looking forward to 2019's Hello, Love, Goodbye movie? Will you be seeing this 2019 romantic Filipino movie set in Hong Kong when it hits the cinemas this July 31, 2019? Share your thoughts and opinion about Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019) in the comments section below and let's discuss it.

Family History (2019) Movie Trailer Impressions: A GMA Pictures' Drama Film About a Marriage Featuring Michael V. and Dawn Zulueta

Family History is a 2019 family drama film from GMA Pictures and MIC TEST Entertainment under the direction of Michael V.; starring Michael V. and Dawn Zulueta, with Miguel Tanfelix and Bianca Umali and is slated for a July 2019 Philippine theatrical released. Let's check out what this 2019 family drama-comedy film about the marriage that is slowly failing and a family seemingly on the brink of being broken in Family History here at Pinoy Movie Blogger.


Family History
Premise

What if the memories that complete you become the memories that hurt you?

Source: YouTube

Watch the Family History Official trailer here:





Family History Official Trailer Impression
Family History Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the Family History (2019) official movie trailer? Well, it is somewhat refreshing to see a family drama film featuring one of Philippines' funniest comedian, Michael V acting (and directing) alongside a Filipino drama film veteran, Dawn Zulueta. In most cases, comedians usually have this innate talent in being good in various dramatic roles. Michael V. has shown this a couple of times, usually on the smaller screen, usually in Eat Bulaga's Lenten specials. It is good, that his mother network (GMA Network) has finally entrusted him to direct and star in his very own drama film. So what can we expect with Family History?





From what we see in this trailer, the film tackles a love between someone who is not good looking (Michael V.) but ends up marrying his beautiful dream girl (Dawn Zulueta), which in most romantic films is a happily ever after, but this isn't this kind of film? Family History focuses on the plight of a couple, which seems to be all glossy and perfect on the outside but tells a different tale; of a failing marriage. These kinds of scenarios are not as rare as many would think and many (Filipino) couples and families can relate. The film could teach a valuable story about taking care of a marriage. The premise isn't something new, but with charismatic leads like Michael V. and Dawn Zulueta with the Bianca Umali-Miguel Tanfelix loveteam added to the mix, this dramatic film seems to shape as something to be really promising. The only question now is, will the film go on a happily ever after route, or will it be a tragedy? Guess that is what we'll have to find out when it hits the theaters this July 2019.


How about you guys? What do you think about this 2019 family drama film about a failing marriage starring Michael V.? What are similar films like this that you have seen and liked in the past? What do you think about Michael V.'s performance from this trailer and what are your favorite and memorable roles that you have with him? What else are you looking forward to 2019's Family History film? Will you be seeing this 2019 family drama Filipino movie when it hits the theaters? Share your thoughts and opinion about Family History (2019) in the comments section below and let's discuss it.

Feelennial (2019) Movie Trailer Impressions: A Comedic Love Story Starring Bayani Agbayani and Ai-Ai Delas Alas for the Feeling Millennials and Young at Heart

Feelennial is a 2019 romantic comedy film from Cignal Entertainment and DSL Productions under the direction of Rechie Del Carmen and screenplay of Kuts Enriquez, Borj Danao, and Onay Sales; starring Bayani Agbayani and Ai-Ai Delas Alas slated for a June 19, 2019 Philippine theatrical release. Let's check out what this 2019 romantic comedy film about the two unlikely people over their 40s finding love in the digital age is all about in Feelennial here at Pinoy Movie Blogger.


Feelennial
Plot / Synopsis

Over 40? Who said that you're too old to fall in love? Swipe right in this romantic comedy made for millennials and those feeling-millenials with Ai-Ai Delas Alas and Bayani Agbayani in this 2019 romantic comedy film.

Source: Official Facebook Page

Watch the Feelennial official trailer here:







Feelennial Official Trailer Impression
Feelennial Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the Feelennial (2019) official movie trailer? Well, it seems like another standard Filipino romantic comedy film usually involving people over their 40s, it just happens to be that this time they choose to go with AiAi Delas Alas and Bayani Agbayani. One recent one that comes to mind is 2015's My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore, but unlike that one this romantic film solely focuses of the love story of two people over their 40s rather than them being on the sidelines.




Being the veteran Filipino comedic actors that they are, Ai-Ai and Bayani managed to create these likable characters in the movie. The protagonists, to me at least, have good chemistry. A typical story of a hostile relationship at first, but eventually blossoms into something romantic. This time this plot uses what is hip and cool with the millennial generation (drum rolls)... "social media", thus why it is named Feelennial (feeling millennial).


How about you guys? What do you think about this 2019 romcom film about finding love over at 40? What are similar films like this that you have seen and liked in the past? What do you think about the Ai-Ai Delas Alas and Bayani Agbayani comedic love team in Feelennial? Will you be seeing this 2019 romantic comedy Filipino movie when it hits the theaters? Share your thoughts and opinion about Feelennial (2019) in the comments section below and let's discuss about it.

Clarita (2019) Movie Trailer Impressions: Horror Film Based on the 1953 True Story of the Exorcism of Clarita Villanueva

Clarita is a 2019 horror film from Black Sheep under the direction of Derick Cabrido, which stars Jodi Sta. Maria as the titular "Clarita Villanueva", Arron Villaflor, and Ricky Davao slated for a June 12, 2019 nationwide theatrical release. Clarita is based on the true story of the story of the exorcism of a Clarity Villanueva back in 1953. Let's check out what this horror film about the retelling of the 1953 true story of the exorcism of Clarita Villanueva is all about here at Pinoy Movie Blogger.


Clarita
Plot / Synopsis

Clarita is based on the true accounts of the alleged demonic possession and exorcism of a Clarita Villanueva.

Watch the Clarita (2019) official movie trailer here:






Clarita Official Trailer Impression
Clarita Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the Clarita (2019) official movie trailer? Well, Clarita's trailer screams good production and direction. The trailer exudes great cinematography, atmosphere, sound, and acting. Not to mention, this being based on true historic accounts make it more worth our time. The only question now is will it deliver? Well we have a few days left before Clarita hits the cinemas on June 12, 2019, a perfect day to release a film.


What is interesting with all of this is that the story of Clarita's demonic possession and exorcism was big back in the days and hit the newspapers back then. Philippine TV magazine show Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho featured this story back in their October 30, 2016 Halloween Episode "Gabi ng Lagim" special that also featured the same director as Clarita's 2019 film director Derick Cabrido.

Watch Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho's Gabi ng Lagim IV Halloween Special on Derick Cabrido’s Sanib featuring the story of Clarita Villanueva here:

How about you guys? What do you think about this horror film based on true events? Are you aware of the story of Clarita Villanueva? What do you think about her exorcism back in 1953 from the Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho video feature? Will you be seeing this horror film from Black Sheep when it hits the theaters? Share your thoughts and opinion about Clarita (2019) in the comments section below and let's discuss about it.

Finding You (2019) Trailer Impressions: A Love Story of Someone Living with Hyperthymesia

Finding You is a 2019 romantic film from Regal Entertainment Incorporated under the direction of Easy Ferrer, starring Jerome Ponce, Jane Oineza, and Barbie Imperial with a May 29, 2019 nationwide theatrical release. Finding You features a rare mental condition called hyperthymesia which enables someone to remember an abnormally large number of life experiences in vivid details. Let's check out what this romantic film about the someone living with hyperthymesia, falling in love and getting his heartbroken is all about here at Pinoy Movie Blogger.


Finding You
Plot / Synopsis

Meet Nel! He has hyperthymesia, a condition with extraordinary ability to remember life experiences in detail. Good memories are for keeps but how can he forget painful ones?

Source: Regal Entertainment FB Page

Watch the Finding You Official trailer here:





Finding You Official Trailer Impression
Finding You Film Trailer Review


What can be said about Finding You (2019) official movie trailer? Well, it feels relatively fresh. This isn't the first time that a particular mental condition has become the main crux of the film (well besides the romance) as many films have used amnesia as its main plot line. But every now and then, we have these kinds of special mental health conditions. One recent film in particular comes that comes to mind is the 2018 film Kung Paano Siya Nawala starring JM De Guzman and Rhian Ramos that then featured a protagonist with prosopagnosia.





The film also has good casting and its leads have great chemistry. Quite surprising if you look at it as what we can remember from the past, Regal movies usually include their fresh talents hoping something would stick but usually falls flat. This doesn't seems to be the case with Finding You. This could be just another subpar to average film about a love story of best friends eventually falling for each other, but it is a good thing that the leads have great chemistry and charisma with a condition not usually feature in such films. With all of this said, this is a good recommendation for everyone to go check out.


How about you guys? What do you think about this film about a someone living with a mental rare health condition and underneath it is a standard tale of best friends finding eventual love with each other? Will you be seeing this Jerome Ponce - Jane Oineza 2019 romantic film when it hits the theaters? Or, if you already did, how would you review it? Share your thoughts and opinion about Finding You (2019) in the comments section below and let's discuss about it.

Quezon's Game (2019) Trailer Impressions: An Unknown History of Manuel L. Quezon and The Holocaust Unveiled

Quezon's Game is a 2019 historical drama film from ABS-CBN Film Productions and Kinitek, under the direction of the British-Jewish film director Matthew Rosen with screenplay by Janice Y. Perez and Dean Rosen; and stars Raymond Bagatsing as the former-President Manuel L. Quezon, Rachel Alejandro, David Bianco, and Kate Alejandrino slated for a May 29, 2019 Philippine theatrical release. Let's check out what this historical drama film about the unknown accounts of how Manuel L. Quezon and his assistance aiding the Holocaust survivors here at Pinoy Movie Blogger.


Quezon's Game
Plot / Synopsis

In 1938, Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon, future US President Dwight Eisenhower along with other notable figures set out to rescue Jewish refugees fleeing from Nazi Germany. Quezon also simultaneously deals with a relapse of tuberculosis.

Manuel L. Quezon left a legacy not known to many. Discover the hidden chapter in Philippine history.

Source: YouTube and Wikipedia

Watch Quezon's Game Official trailer here:






Quezon's Game Official Trailer Impression
Quezon's Game Film Trailer Review


What can be said about Quezon's Game (2019) official movie trailer? Well, I for one am happy to see that more of these kinds of films are hitting the mainstream Philippine cinema which is just about time. The premise of Quezon's game is very fascinating and piques the curiosity. According to some online resources, there isn't much documentation that divulges this seemingly unknown part of the Philippines involvement in the rescue of Jewish refugees during Hitler's Holocaust during the World War II, so this take on that unknown part of history in film form is really very interesting to history buffs and Filipinos in general. To why this was never properly documented is something we may never fully know, thank goodness the awesome people behind the film based the screenplay of various theses and dissertations made by Americans as well from correspondence with the descendants of Alex and Herbert Frieder who played a major role in Quezon's plan (Wikipedia Source).





The film was initially released in Canada back in December 16, 2018 wherein it won various accolades at the Cinema World Fest Awards in Ottawa, Canada, counting up to more than 20 awards as an entry in various international film festivals. With these kinds of recognition, I am really ecstatic about seeing the film. Hopefully the Filipino movie-going public can also appreciate Quezon's Game and develop more interest with better quality films that would enrich their knowledge about Philippine history and the great people who preceded us. There is the saying that history tends to repeat itself, hopefully with better understanding of the heroism of those who precede us, we can repeat it with more compassion and bravery amidst the face of terror.


How about you guys? What do you think about this film about former-Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon and his plan to shelter Jews in the Philippines fleeing from Nazi Germany during the World War II era? Will you be seeing this historical drama film when it hits the theaters? Share your thoughts and opinion about Quezon's Game (2019) in the comments section below and let's discuss about it.