Litrato (2023) Movie Trailer Impressions: A Drama-Comedy Starring Ai-Ai delas Alas About an Elderly Woman with Memory Loss and her Loved Ones' Missing Photo

Litrato is a 2023 a drama-comedy under the direction of Luisito Lagdameo "Louie" Ignacio, story by Louie Ignacio, screenplay by Ralston Jover, produced by 316 Media Network; starring Ai-Ai delas Alas, Quinn Carillo, Ara Mina, Liza Lorena, and Bodjie Pascua; and is slated for a July 26, 2023 Philippine theatrical release. Let's check out what this 2023 film about an elderly woman in search of a lost but memorable photo and the people surrounding her here at Pinoy Movie Blogger.

Litrato
Plot / Synopsis

"Loving, I'm loving you. Even tomorrow, you will not be with me."
Quinn Carrillo will play “Angel”, the strict caregiver in the movie.

Litrato is an upcoming drama-comedy movie directed by the renowed filmmaker, Mr. Luisito Lagdameo Ignacio.
Starring AiAi Delas Alas with Ara Mina, Liza Lorena, Bodjie Pascua, and Quinn Carrillo.
Showing on July 26, 2023 in cinemas nationwide.

Source: 316 Media Network's FB Page

Watch Litrato's Official trailer here:

Litrato Official Movie Trailer Impression
Litrato Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the Litrato (2023) official movie trailer? Litrato seems to be another promising family drama film with a dash of comedy as hinted in the trailer with the seemingly unlikeable protagonist (Ai-Ai delas Alas). It makes you wonder as to where is that memorable photograph Ai-Ai's senile elderly character's daughter and grand-daughter is and what happened to her beloved family. The film doesn't seem to focus on the dementia aspect like most of its contemporaries do when using the elderly as the central character. The film has an all-star cast of noteworthy seasoned actors and actresses, with some fresh faces like Quinn Carillo. Who is and where are the remaining family members of Ai-Ai's character? Those questions are what will drive interest for the film besides its cast and superb performance.
I am going on a tangent here but is still relevant to Filipino films in general. There should be more aggresive marketing and detailed press release for Filipino films. I have to really dig deep within the 316 Media Network's official Facebook Page to find the Litrato (2023) official movie poster which then cite the story, screenplay and other critical details of the film. Beyond a critically acclaimed director (Luisito Lagdameo Ignacio), I genuinely believe that story and screenplay writers should also be mentioned in the same breath, along with the actors. This is why I always make it to a point to scrounge up details to complete the information behind a particular film. Writers are crucial and can make or break a film. Litrato is a story by Louie Ignacio (the film's actual director) with screenplay by Ralston Jover. It also wouldn't hurt, if the marketing team can cite some plot or synopsis to give us an idea on who or what to expect in the film. All in all, Litrato is a promising Filipino family film that I would encourage people to consider watching when it hits theaters on the 26th of July.
How about you guys? What do you think about this 2023 drama-comedy starring Ai-Ai delas Alas and Quinn Carillo? What is your fondest memory of your grandmother? Will you be seeing this 2023 filipino movie on cinemas nationwide this July 26, 2023? Share your thoughts and opinion about Litrato (2023) in the comments section below and let's talk about it.

Our Mighty Yaya (2017) Trailer Impressions: Ghoulish-Looking Ai-Ai Delas Alas as a Beloved Nanny to an Upper Class Family

Our Mighty Yaya is a 2017 comedy family film from Regal Films under the direction of Jose Javier Reyes starring Ai-Ai Delas Alas, Zoren Legaspi, Megan Young, Sofia Andres, Lucas Magallano, Alyson McBride, and Beverly Salviejo slated for a May 10, 2017 theatrical release. Let's check out what this latest reiteration of a beloved nanny movie has to offer.


Our Mighty Yaya
Plot / Synopsis

A Mother's Day Presentation. Handog ng Regal Entertainment Inc, Ang kwento ng isang ulirang YAYA, Ang ating pangalawang INA
na magpapasaya at magmamahal sa ating lahat!


A latest presentation from Regal Entertainment Inc (Regal Films) comes a story about an ideal nanny, our second mother who will bring joy and love all of us.

Source: Youtube

Watch Our Mighty Yaya Official trailer here:





Our Mighty Yaya Official Trailer Impression
Our Mighty Yaya Film Trailer Review


What can be said about Our Mighty Yaya (2017) official movie trailer? Well, it is your typical light-hearted family film focusing on an exemplary nanny for children belonging to an uptight high class family. But of course, to emphasize the uniqueness of this role model of a nanny, they have to make her look ghoulish by making her skin tone darker, an improper set of teeth, and lacking the necessary education... everything of what you can expect from your stereotypical nanny figure from the province (caricature for comedic effect because why not). Well the only difference is that it is not mainly a dramatic film but don't misinterpret it as so as most of these kinds of film will have its fair share of moments that will thug on the heartstrings as what is expected of movies under this theme. The film will join the ranks of other nanny-themed titles like Anak (2000), Inang Yaya (2006), Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie (2009), and the internationally screened and acclaimed "Ilo Ilo" (2013).


Initially, I thought that there would be more of this film under this theme (the exemplary nanny stories), but to my surprise only a few came from my basic search; that this genre of (family) drama was done to death just like the rich guy-poor girl or rich girl-poor guy romantic films. Or maybe that is just that, many of the films that we have seen usually from romance and horror have these basic stereotype. Or maybe ABS-CBN's popular "Please Be Careful With My Heart" television series has grown on everyone. Well at least that daytime soap didn't had the audacity to stereotype the nannies as uneducated ghoulish looking one. Maybe, most of those belonging to the middle class, and upper class grew up with nannies and can entirely relate to this theme. Even if they belong to the lower class, if they themselves are a nanny or their family member is an actual nanny, maybe this is what makes it relatable to them. The question is do the ugly nanny with a heart of gold makes for an interesting and entertaining film? Well, that is what might (or might not) be answered on Our Mighty Yaya. We'll make sure to observe and make a criticism of that as the years past by or if the local film studios decides to start milking such themes as from what we have seen so far they "mostly have been on the look out to revolutionize" film making in the Philippines..


How about you guys? What do you think about this film about ghoulish looking stereotype of a nanny from the province but with a heart of gold? Will you be seeing this film when it hits the theaters and why? Share your thoughts and opinion about Our Mighty Yaya (2017) in the comments section below and let's discuss about it.

Die Beautiful Trailer Impressions: Paolo Ballesteros Internationally Acclaimed and Award-Winning Film is an Official Entry to the 2016 MMFF

Die Beautiful 2016 comedy drama film from The IdeaFirst Company and Octobertrain Films and is an official entry to the 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival this 2016 under the direction of Jun Robles Lana and production by Perci Intalan featuring Paolo Ballesteros slated for a December 25, 2016 nationwide theatrical release. Die Beautiful had its premiere internationally at the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival on October 27, 2016 wherein Paolo Ballesteros won the Best Actor Award and "Die Bautiful" winning the Audience Award. Let's check out what this internationally acclaimed film featuring Paolo Ballesteros comedy drama film has to offer.


Die Beautiful
Plot / Synopsis

"Tricia" (Paolo ballesteros) is like to join beauty competitions but has zero luck as she is not that bright to make it to the final question and answer portion but her resolved is doe not waver. Die Beautiful walks us through the life of Tricia and celebrate her life as a contest addict regular, friend, family person, a lover, and a mother until her inevitable end.

Watch Die Beautiful Official trailer here:





Die Beautiful Official Trailer Impression
Die Beautiful Film Trailer Review


What can be said about Die Beautiful official movie trailer? I can finally say that we finally have a decent comedy entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival as for the rest of us, the annual MMFF has been a thriving place for the repetitive dumb and loud humor, while still considered humor it is not really revolutionizing the genre or influencing people. Heck, most of the MMFF comedy entries of the past have their morals put to question with the rest of the content of these "films" or the "morals" are shove down everyone's throats with little to no subtlety. What the Die Beautiful trailer can show us that there can be a generic loud gay comedy stereotype but with an actual heart, character and plot progression, and an understanding on the life of a minority group in our generally "conservative" Filipino society.


It is quite refreshing to see a Metro Manila Film Festival that has no Vice Ganda and Vic Sotto film in the comedy genre. This 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival we have "Die Beautiful" mainly starring Paolo Ballesteros and "Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough" with Eugne Domingo as replacement which for a majority of film critiques is a breathe of fresh air. Change has not only come to the country with its new President, but for the annual film festival as well. Let us just see if the people behind the MMFF can keep their strict and higher requirements for passing entries, or if Vic Sotto and Vice Ganda will make entries in accordance to that stricter rules, and for once in their comedic careers would make a funny yet revolutionary or thought provoking comedies. One thing is for sure, Die Beautiful is one entry wherein I can say confidently say will restore the faith back to the Metro Manila Film Festival.


How about you guys? What do you think about this 2016 award winning recognized internationally starring Paolo Ballesteros? What do you think about the concept of the film wherein right from the start you know the inevitable faith of the protagonist? What do you think about Die Beautiful being in the official entries to the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival? Share your thoughts and opinion about Die Beautiful in the comments section below and let's discuss about it.

Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers Trailer Impressions: Vic Sotto's Enteng Kabisote Film Franchise Makes a Comeback this 2016!

Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers is a 2016 fantasy comedy film from OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, and APT Entertainment under the direction of Marlon Rivera and Tony Reyes starring Vic Sotto, Oyo Boy Sotto, Alonzo Muhlach, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Paolo Ballesteros, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Epi Quizon and featuring the Eat Bulaga Kalyeserye couple AlDub, Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards slated for a November 30, 2016 theatrical release. Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers is the tenth movie installment based on the late 80's television sitcom Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! which also stars Vic Sotto in the titular role of Enteng Kabisote the courageous human who married a fairy princess. The last film that featured Enteng Kabisote was the Spin-off and crossover film "Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako" back in 2012. Let's check out what this latest Enteng Kabisote fantasy comedy film has to offer.


Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers
Plot / Synopsis

Enteng Kabisote's (Vic Sotto) has come a long way from his days of being an electronics technician and now owns a tech and robotics company. Enteng seems to have everything working out for him, until his normal life as grandfather and innovator starts getting turn about by a latest threat from the fantastical realm of Engkantasya (land of Fairies from the "Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!" series) and beyond.

Watch Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers Official trailer here:


Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers Official Trailer Impression
Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers Film Trailer Review


What can be said about Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers official movie trailer? Well, if you have been existing long enough and have been following the Philippine movie scene, you know exactly what to expect from Vic Sotto's Enteng Kabisote film franchise. Whether that be a good or bad thing and whether you like it or not, Enteng Kabisote is here to stay... or at least his descendants or if they decide the reboot the entire franchise, because... why NOT? This is the "big" movie for the EB Dabarkads, an Eat Bulaga December movie of sort, just like how the longest running Filipino noontime variety show makes a series of annual drama one-shots during the Lenten season. Oh and let me address one obvious criticism in this movie trailer besides Vic Sotto being too old fro this film franchise, yes it unapologetically parodies Hollywood blockbuster success Iron Man and the Avengers. Oh and there is the Lolas and the AlDub/MaiDen love team for the Eat Bulaga Dabarkads (who love them).


Did you know that Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers is the first Enteng Kabisote film (from the longf line of "Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!" film series) that will not be featured in the Metro Manila Film Festival? This is due to the now "improved" (?) and "higher qualifications" said to be applied and adapted by the people behind the annual mainstream holiday season Filipino film festival after a series of negative criticism hurled towards it. Vic Sotto's "Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers" has met the exact same faith as its usual rival from the competing network (ABS-CBN) in the annual film festival, The Super Parental Guardians. Just like how the two entries usually clashed with one another in past Metro Manila Film festival (and their Filipino noontime show counterparts, GMA Network's Eat Bulaga vs ABS-CBN's It's Showtime); the average Filipino movie going fans will once again be thrown in the collision of these two "great" forces clashing on the big screen.


How about you guys? What do you think about this 2016 comeback film from Vic Sotto and the enteng Kabisote film franchise? Where you a fan or have seen the past "Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!" or "Enteng Kaisote" films? Which one is your favorite or which one where your least favorite? What do you think about Enteng Kabisote not being in the official entries to the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival? Share your thoughts and opinion about Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers in the comments section below and let's discuss about it.

The Super Parental Guardians Trailer Impressions: Vice Ganda and Coco Martin's 2016 Comedy Film

The Super Parental Guardians is a 2016 comedy film from Star Cinema under the direction of Joyce Bernal starring Vice Ganda and Coco Martin, featuring child actors Awra Briguela and Onyok Pineda slated for a November 30, 2016 theatrical release. Let's check out what this latest Star Cinema Vice Ganda comedy film has to offer.


The Super Parental Guardians
Plot / Synopsis

Arci (Vice Ganda) promised his bestfriend that they both will be the godparents of each other's children when the time comes,unfortunately Arci's friend died which opted Arci to visit his beloved friend and fulfill the promise he made with his friend. Little did he know that her godchildren is being looked after by his bestfriend's brother, Paco (Coco Martin). Chaos ensues as Arci and Paco deal with being the new guardian of the two children.

Watch The Super Parental Guardians Official trailer here:


The Super Parental Guardians Official Trailer Impression
The Super Parental Guardians Film Trailer Review


What can be said about The Super Parental Guardians official movie trailer? Well, it is definitely a Vice Ganda movie. After the tragedy that befell the Kapamilya Network's star comedian (the passing of Vice' friend and usual director on his film projects, the late-Wenn Deramas earlier within 2016), there has been a hiatus on films that features Vice Ganda. Guess, the world has to eventually move on and Vice is once again back with his usual brand of "family-friendly" gay humor. Whether it works for you or not, it is here to stay and will be another blockbuster.


A little fact about the movie, The Super Parental Guardians was supposedly and maybe expected to be an official entry to the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival as it was submitted before the official deadline of submission for entries but "unfortunately" it was not selected as part of the official entries to the 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival this December 2016. The Super Parental Guardians will join the ranks of Our Mighty Yaya (Ai-Ai delas Alas), Mano Po 7: Tsinoy (Richard Yap), and Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers (Vic Sotto) that didn't made the cut due to the now "improved" (?) criteria imposed for entries. The Metro Manila Film Festival have been heavily criticized in the past for having overall low quality in terms of story and various technical aspects, now along with the new President this 2016, change also came to the MMFF.


It is usually an automatic blockbuster success if there is an entry featuring either Vice Ganda or Vic Sotto, but this time removing the entries from these two will finally make things interesting. Unfortunately there was a romantic comedy which is usually in the same league in terms of blockbuster success as the two, hopefully movie goers will find a new appreciation for other MMFF entries on the list besides the generic romantic comedies. What else is there to talk about with The Super Parental Guardians that has not been showed in the trailer. It is a chalk full of pop culture reference and features a larger than life and over the top characters—mainly Vice Ganda and even the child actors are also made this way—to act like the bratty effeminate caricature of the loud gay stereotype popularize in film nowadays. If Vice Ganda is your cup of tea, then there will be no stopping you from appreciating it whether The Super Parental Guardians is an official MMFF entry or not.


How about you guys? What do you think about this Vice Ganda comedy featuring the Vice Ganda and Coco Martin comedic duo that is being sold to us by Star Cinema? Will you be seeing this 2016 Star Cinema film that puts a comedic spin on the standard new guardian conflict and will eventually concluding in a happy family ending? Share your thoughts and opinion about The Super Parental Guardians in the comments section below and let's discuss about it.

1st Sem Trailer Impressions: CineFilipino 2016 Entry About Separation Anxiety and Close Family Ties

1st Sem is a drama comedy and an official entry to the CineFilipino Film Festival 2016 which is written and directed by Allan Michael Ibanez and Dexter Paglinawan Hemedez starring Lotlot De Leon, Allan Paule, and Darwin Yu slated and screened on March 16 to 22, 2016 at selected theaters. Let's check out what this CineFilipino 2016 feature length entry centering on the close tie in the Filipino family set-up and the potential separation anxiety that might come out of it has to offer.


1st Sem
Plot / Synopsis

Maru Marasigan, a sixteen-year old incoming freshman from the province, leaves his hometown to study in one of the prestigious universities in Manila. He is accompanied by his mother Precy as he goes to his dormitory.

But Precy cannot help but get emotional when she is about to leave him. Maru feels sad seeing his mother cry. This escalates after Maru spent his first night at the dorm feeling alone and very lonely.

Maru then decides to pack his things and go back home. Precy is very shocked to see him in their kitchen early in the morning the following day.

Down on his knees, Maru pleads to Precy to allow him to study in a nearby college for he cannot afford to live miles away from his family. But Precy rejects Maru's request and tells him to go back to Manila instead.

As Maru insists his decision and disobeys Precy, his relationship with his mother starts to fall apart.

Source: Official CineFilipino Page

Watch 1st Sem Official trailer here:





1st Sem Official Trailer Impression
1st Sem Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the 1st Sem (2016) official movie trailer? Well it starts out endearing but the latter half shows the film's plot of dealing with separation anxiety caused by the dependency to one's family; a close familial tie. The film may also tackle the problem with complacency and comfort zones which is really kind of fresh and we don't usually tackled in mainstream Filipino films. So far this has been really the edge with the movies under the CineFilipino feature length category.


1st Sem also along with other CineFilipino entries have featured newcomers which would either give them their much needed break in Philippine showbiz. It is interesting to see that the future recognize actors of tomorrow will have CineFilipino to give them their much needed break; to look back with a smile and say 'I started out in a quality Filipino film.' You can check out the 1st Sem official Facebook Page as to see which theaters will screen the film, schedule, and other details.





How about you guys? What do you think of the premise of this CineFilipino Film Festival 2016 Feature Length entry? What are your guess as to how will the film unfold or conclude? Have you ever had a similar experience or knew someone who had to deal with separation anxiety when entering college? Share your general impressions, thoughts, and opinion about 1st Sem CineFilipino 2016 official movie trailer in the comments section below and let's discuss:

Ang Taba Ko Kasi Trailer Impressions: CineFilipino 2016 Entry About the Plight and Stigma of Being Fat

Ang Taba Ko Kasi is a drama comedy and an official entry to the CineFilipino Film Festival 2016 which is written and directed by Jason Paul Laxamana starring Cai Cortez, Ryan Yllana, and Mark Neumann slated and screened on March 16 to 22, 2016 at selected theaters. Let's check out what this CineFilipino 2016 feature length entry centering on plight and stigma of being fat has to offer.


Ang Taba Ko Kasi
Plot / Synopsis

A fat girl is torn between her hot swimming instructor, who motivates her to lose weight, and an equally fat friend, who wants her to accept her appearance.

Source: Official CineFilipino Page

Watch Ang Taba Ko Kasi Official trailer here:

Ang Taba Ko Kasi Official Trailer Impression
Ang Taba Ko Kasi Film Trailer Review

What can be said about the Ang Taba Ko Kasi (2016) official movie trailer? Well, 'Ang Taba Ko Kasi' features something not so often featured in mainstream films, a shift of focus on the life of the 'fat' lady; usually the side character or punch line. The CineFilipino film picks up the pink elephant in the room, of the life, prejudice, stigma, and how ruthless most society can become when dealing with those they deemed not beautiful; how they deal with fat people. The interesting part in the trailer is that it also include a scene wherein the female lead has also the same toxic mentality alienating and dismissing her (possible) love interest merely because it is fat. A similar disheartening notion as LGBT members believing that they do should never have the same equal rights for legal civil union or marriage.


I remember watching an old American film about a similar film, the 1989 film Babycakes. Well, Babycakes seems to still romanticize and play more on the unlikely protagonist wins over the guy, or in this case the good-looking guy. You can check out the Babycakes trailer here. You might very well search and watch the whole film on Youtube if you are lucky.


In an interesting turn of events, the Movie and Television Review Classification Board (MTRCB) has slapped an 'x' rating on the 'Ang Taba Ko Kasi' movie trailer due to 'strong offensive language/insult on the appearance of a person.' It is quite absurd really as to how else can a movie show the life and the ordeal experience by the fat people if the film and its trailer are not allowed to show such harsh realities. It is probably not the film's intention to make a mockery or insult onto something that they seem to focus on; to give a thought-provoking narrative and make people realize and re-evaluate as to how they perceive and define 'beauty. This is one of the few moments, when you really question the competency and relevance of the MTRCB.You can check out the Ang Taba Ko Kasi official Facebook Page as to see which theaters will screen the film, schedule, and other details.


How about you guys? What do you think of the premise of this CineFilipino Film Festival 2016 Feature Length entry? What are your guess as to how will the film unfold or conclude? Share your general impressions, thoughts, and opinion about Ang Taba Ko Kasi CineFilipino 2016 official movie trailer in the comments section below and let's discuss:

Star na si Van Damme Stallone Trailer Impressions: CineFilipino 2016 Entry About Down Syndrome, a Mothers Love, and Dreams

Star na si Van Damme Stallone is a drama comedy and an official entry to the CineFilipino Film Festival 2016 which is written by Ronald Allan Habon and directed by Randolph Longjas starring Paolo Pingol and Jadford Dilanco, Candy Pangilinan, Sarah Brakensiek, Ebong Joson, Acey Aguilar, Mara Marasigan, and Isaac Aguirre slated and screened on March 16 to 22, 2016 at selected theaters. Let's check out what this CineFilipino 2016 feature length entry about a kid with down syndrome dreaming to become a local celebrity has to offer.


Star na si Van Damme Stallone
Plot / Synopsis

Based on a real-life characters and events, this tale is about Nadia, a single mom in Bocaue, Bulacan, who goes through the trials and tribulations of raising Vanvan - a child with Down Syndrome. As a mother, one is expected to give one hundred percent, but when one is raising a special child, you still have to give so much more. That’s why when Vanvan wished one day to become and artista, Nadia knows she has to make ends - and dreams - meet.


Spanning more than two decades of personal accounts, this story offers vignettes of Vanvan’s life through the eyes of the people closest to him: his mother Nadia when he was a newborn and the story of how he got his unique name; his brother Tano during his childhood, when he got his first lead role and gave it up for the sake of the ‘greater good’; his uncle Jim when he reached his teenage years and began making his acting career happen; and his own perspective as an adult when he finally, in a manner of speaking, became a full-pledged TV personality.

This drama-comedy asks that soap-opera question: Sino ang totoong baliw? To which the film answers: everyone. Because all of us, in varying degrees, are prepared to do the craziest things fir the ones whom we love the most.

Source: CineFilipino Page

Watch Star na si Van Damme Stallone Official movie trailer here:





Star na si Van Damme Stallone Official Trailer Impression
Star na si Van Damme Stallone Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the Star na si Van Damme Stallone (2016) official movie trailer? Well, it really looks interesting and good. The Facebook page information about the film's genre is categorized as a light, heartwarming, drama, comedy film in which I think delivers from this trailer alone. There is something about this film that made me smile and sad at the same time which I can probably attribute to the film featuring and focusing on two talents with down syndrome, Paolo Pingol and Jadford Dilanco.


There is something in me that say that this is somehow a cheap way to win the hearts of the potential movie audience, but there is a part of me that says that I am glad that the film used REAL people with disability; a movie about down syndrome performed by real people with down syndrome. This is probably why its movie audience will oversee the 'acting' of the individuals with down syndrome and look at the bigger picture of it, a mothers love for her son no matter whatever condition he has; to support and make his dream come true no matter the odds. I just feel that the trailer may have shown more than it should. Well, it did show who the main protagonist wants to have as a leading lady, so that has somehow spoiled the reveal. I wish a more properly cut trailer that teases rather than spoil the major plot points has been considered. It is a good thing that this trailer set me in a good mood as these kinds of things usually agitates me. With that small nitpick, I still think that it is highly worth the see.





How about you guys? What do you think of the premise of this CineFilipino Film Festival 2016 Feature Length entry? What are your guess as to how will the film unfold or conclude? Share your general impressions, thoughts, and opinion about Star na si Van Damme Stallone CineFilipino 2016 official movie trailer in the comments section below and let's discuss:

Straight to the Heart Trailer Impressions: CineFilipino 2016 Entry About a Gay Gone straight through Amnesia

Straight to the Heart is a comedy film and an official entry to the CineFilipino Film Festival 2016 which is written and directed by David Fabros starring Carl Guevara, Gwen Zamora, Vincent de Jesus, Ricci Chan, Kiko Matos, Nico Antonio, Pinky Amador slated and screened on March 16 to 22, 2016 at selected theaters. Let's check out what this CineFilipino 2016 feature length entry has to offer.


Straight to the Heart
Plot / Synopsis

Eric, a handsome gay hairdresser, lives a generally happy life with his gay salon colleagues, and his lesbian best friend, Jeans. He just got out of an abusive relationship with a straight guy, and he is mystified why straight guys seem to get the best out of life.

One night, during a fight with his ex-lover, Eric is injured and gets into a coma. Just as his friends are about to give up on him, he wakes up – a straight man. He changes radically into an arrogant sex-obsessed macho dude, who offends his close friends, loses his job at the salon because of moral indiscretions, beats up an ex-boyfriend in public, and disrespects his lesbian best friend.

What follows is a harrowing emotional roller-coaster for Eric as his friends struggle to deal with the straight Eric. When the lines are blurred, principles are compromised, and relationship is put to the test, only true friendship saves love’s true meaning. Change, it will seem, is Always for the Better.

Source: CineFilipino Page

Watch Straight to the Heart Official trailer here:




Straight to the Heart Official Trailer Impression
Straight to the Heart Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the 'Straight to the Heart' (2016) official movie trailer? Well, it looks like an entertaining film that plays up with the usual amnesiac plot found in most films with a little deviation; a gay turning straight thanks (or no thanks) to amnesia. Amidst the comedic presentation, the trailer also featured some interesting dramatic moments and surprisingly a straight love story(?).


Hopefully the film doesn't focus much on the gay loudmouth stereotypical and actually explore the plight of everyday members of the LGBT community. To at least talk about some serious issues amidst the cliche amnesia and comedic presentation. I think it is alright to set one's expectation higher than usual on this one. It is after all, a CineFilipino Film Festival official entry to the featured film category. A film competition with a main selling point of funding, creating, awarding, and celebrating good quality Filipino films. While not really revolutionary at a first glance, 'Straight to the Heart' raises up (my) curiosity. Is the protagonist better off as gay or straight? What will happen to the seemingly romance being built between the amnesiac protagonist and his lesbian friend? How will the story unfold and the outcome. There are a number of ways that this could end, but this time rather than making a guess, the trailer piqued my curiosity. It made me think how well this film journey will unfold before reaching its destination.


How about you guys? What do you think of the premise of this CineFilipino Film Festival 2016 Feature Length entry? What are your guess as to how will the film unfold or conclude? Share your general impressions, thoughts, and opinion about the Straight to the Heart CineFilipino 2016 official movie trailer in the comments section below and let's discuss:

Love Is Blind Trailer Impressions: 2016 Regal Romance Comed with Kiray Celis as Solenn Heussaff?

Love Is Blind is a 2016 romantic comedy film under Regal Films (Regal Entertainment, Inc.) under the screenplay and direction of Jason Paul Laxamana which stars Kiray Celis, Solenn Heussaff, Derek Ramsay, and Kean Cipriano slated for an February 10, 2015 theatrical release. Let's check out what this February 2016 romcom starring Kiray Celis and Solenn has to offer.


Love Is Blind
Plot / Synopsis

Love is Blind is about a hopeless romantic woman who tries out a 'love potion' for the man of her dreams which seems to work, but for how long?

Watch Love Is Blind Official trailer here:






Official Love Is Blind Trailer Impression
Love Is Blind Trailer Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the Love is Blind (2016) official movie trailer? Well it feels oddly familiar. This kind of theme has been observed in Shallow Hal (2001) which stars Jack Black, but this time, roles have been switched and this Filipino film focuses more on the woman using the love potion that made the man see her in a particular manner. Love is Blind is probably one of those films that you really have to suspend your disbelief in order to enjoy its silly premise. Well, it is a comedy, so love potions probably work in such realms.


One can already think of how the film would end as it seems to imply that her friend probably fancies her even if she's not that good looking. This film had been out for some time now and have heard that there was some interesting twist in the end. Well if the conventional speculation is that she would end up with her guy friend, then the twist probably is the good looking guy actually like her as she is and is unaffected by the potion. Guess this is the only thing that would interest me to go see it if ever it gets a Philippine television premiere.


How about you guys? Have you seen this movie when it first hit the theaters? What do you think about the premise of good looking men falling for least attractive women via love potions? What are your thoughts and review about the film? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Love is Blind official movie trailer or the actual film in the comments section below:

Everything About Her Trailer Impressions: 2016 Film Vilma Santos and Angel Locsin Film About Cancer and Absentee Mothers

Everything About Her is a 2016 drama film by Star Cinema under the direction of Joyce Bernal which stars Vilma Santos, Angel Locsin, and Xian Lim slated for a January 27, 2016 theatrical release. Let's check out what this mix of comedy, romance, and drama has to offer.


Everything About Her
Plot / Synopsis

"Everything About Her" highlights the importance of family during hard times, and how these obstacles bring forth understanding and forgiveness. Directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal, it follows the story of a successful businesswoman named Vivian (Vilma Santos), who learned that she is suffering from stage 3 cancer. She then hires a private nurse, Jaica (Angel Locsin), to take care of her. But she's bound to play a bigger role in Vivian's life as she becomes the bridge between the mother and her son Albert (Xian Lim), who have felt neglected all his life. How will the three change and be changed by their circumstances?

Watch Everything About Her Official trailer here:





Everything About HerOfficial Trailer Impression
Everything About Her Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the Everything about HHer official movie trailer? I can say that this film feels familiar but I just can't pinpoint how exactly? Maybe it is with the familiarity to Vilma Santos or Angel Locsin; or maybe a cancer patient suddenly turning a new leaf after knowing that she has only a few weeks to live. It is probably the latter. Vilma Santos tries to pull off an over-the-top over-privilege high-society career woman but, it rather than be taken seriously it seems like she is like a caricature of the real thing; a cartoon baddie that is aching to be reform by our super heroine, Darna... I mean Angel. Now that I mentioned it, both these actress have played the role of Darna in some point of their careers: Vilma Santos played Darna in film reiteration of Mars Ravelo's character with Darna and the Giants (1973), Lipad Darna Lipad (1973), Darna Vs. the Planetwoman (1975), and Darna at Ding (1980); while Angel Locsin played the titular role in the GMA Network's 2005 'fantaserye', Darna.


Going back, the familiarity of the premise of someone who is initially vile at first but eventually change in the course of the film has been done in most films; it's called character development. Obviously there is no other route for Vilma but to soften up her comical villainy and you have a similarly comical nurse for that in the form of Angel Locsin who falls in love with the neglected son of Vilma. This is where the next familiar trope comes the condescending monster in-law like theme which eventually warms up to the daughter in law through a series of events that would bring them closer and in this film, it is the indefinite fatality of Vilma. One can already give two possible outcomes for this, the miraculous good ending or not. Still Angel and xian would end up together. I could be wrong, but this is just a 'wild' guess. But it could very well be something worthwhile especially as you have a top-billed actress (Vilma Santos) playing an unconventional role. That is probably worth seeing.


How about you guys? What do you think of this comical version of a bitchy CEO of a neglectful mother played by Vilma Santos? This film has been out in theaters, have you already seen the film? what are your general reviews about it? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Everything About Her official movie trailer or the movie itself in the comments section below: