The Unmarried Wife Trailer Impressions: Angelica Panganiban, Dingdong Dantes, and Paulo Avelino's 2016 Drama About Infidelity and its Repercussions

The Unmarried Wife is a 2016 drama film from Star Cinema under the direction of Maryo J. delos Reyes starring Angelica Panganiban, Dingdong Dantes, and Paulo Avelino slated for a November 16, 2016 theatrical release. Let's check out what this latest Star cinema film about infidelity with Angelica Panganiban and Dingdong Dantes has to offer.


The Unmarried Wife
Plot / Synopsis

The Unmarried Wife is a story about the life of a newly wedded couple and the infidelity that destroyed it.

Watch The Unmarried Wife Official trailer here:


The Unmarried Wife Official Trailer Impression
The Unmarried Wife Film Trailer Review


What can be said about The Unmarried Wife official movie trailer? Well, The Unmarried Wifethis is your stereotypical conveyor belt movie that taps the cheating, adultery, infidelity, and third party theme that seems to have sold so well,; to simply slap in "new" faces and you got a completely "new" and "different" film. So how does the film differs from the rest of the fruit of the recognizable tree? Well, it has a GMA talent Dingdong Dantes and ABS-CBN's Angelica Panganiban as its lead, and that's basically it as the trailer suggests so far.


The film just like similar countless films that came before it tackles a monogamous relationship turned sour by the husband's womanizing tendency which is the complete betrayal of the vows. I say if Star Cinema wants to revolutionize something, they could deal a much more taboo subject like a polygamous relationship or an "open relationship" to which partners give consent and permission for their partners to "play around" with other people outside their relationships. Too scandalous? Well, they have been going in a much more unconventional route so why not deal the much more liberal and taboo topic? Star Cinema can thank me later for the suggestion. But who knows, the Unmarried Wife could go that direction but from what we've seen its the usual drama set-up wherein the wife is undergoing the five stages of grief after the betrayal which is either hasten or slowed down by the introduction of Paulo Avelino's character.


How about you guys? What do you think about another drama film that focuses on infidelity and its repercussions only this time featuring Paulo Avelino, Angelica Panganiban, and Dingdong Dantes? What other films have you seen in the past that has a similar theme? How do you think the film will conclude? Will you be seeing this 2016 Star Cinema films about infidelity, denial, acceptance, and retribution? Is the film's theme enough to pique your curiosity and actually see this in theaters? Share your thoughts and opinion about The Unmarried Wife in the comments section below and let's discuss about it.

One More Try Trailer Impressions: Star Cinema's Drama Entry for 2012 MMFF with Angel Locsin and Dingdong Dantes

One More Try, an official entry to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival (38th Metro Manila Film Festival) is an upcoming Star Cinema romance drama film under the direction of Ruel Santos Bayani starring Angelica Panganiban, Dingdong Dantes, Zanjoe Marudo and Angel Locsin. Let's check out this Star Cinema's 2012 MMFF entry.

One More Try
Plot / Synopsis

One More Try is about a mother's desperation to save her child's life even if it means reconnecting the lost bond between her and the unbeknownst father of her child.

Watch One More Try Official trailer here:


One More Try Official Trailer Impression
One More Try Film Trailer Review

Star Cinema's entry for the 2012 38th Metro Manila Film Festival will feature another seemingly intriguing and realistic film... a scenario that happen to most lovers. Nah! I am just messing with you! This is what makes a drama (well) a drama. To avoid being another third party (adultery) themed of a romantic film, Star Cinema introduced an innocent child in the verge of death. This is the main force that will eventually drive this film.

Star Cinema releasing something for the Metro Manila Film Festival is not really new, but with an entry like One More Try, it makes me ask why Star Cinema hasn't made this kind of (bad) tradition ala Enteng Kabisote with its annual MMFF entry. Star Cinema could very well be swimming in blockbuster cash if they do such thin. They can make a blockbuster MMFF entry to contend with Vic Sotto's annual film fest entry (Enteng) by releasing ridiculous twitterpattering romantic films which the Filipino film studio has been known for. Well enough of that and going back to the film's trailer. Again the trailer says it all. We have two individuals who seemingly have completely different lives now but because of the condition of their child which as most dramas will do will not be known to the father of the child will be the main element that would make kindling an old burnt-out flame possible. Then we have the conflict when both of their current partners starts doubting if the intent of the reunited old lovers is to help their child or because of a more heartbreaking reason. I already picture out two possible ending for this film but that's just me. To all I know, this new Star Cinema flick will be on top of your to-watch list because you could either be a loyal fan of Star Cinema films, a fan of the lead actors in this film, or even both. Well at least it still have a very good actors that could lead this film to "blockbuster heights". In the end, it is up to you to decide if you'll support the kind of story that One More Try has to offer.

How about you guys, what do you think about this Star Cinema 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival entry? Do you think it is better if they stick to the more traditional "kilig" type of film which they are known for? Share your thoughts about One More Try official movie trailer in the comments section below:

Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles (2012) Movie Review

Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles is a 2012 Filipino horror-comedy film produced by GMA Films, Reality Entertainment, and Agosto Dos, under the direction of Erik Matti starring Dingdong Dantes, Lovi Poe, Joey Marquez, Janice De Belen, Ramon Bautista, Roi Vinzon, LJ Reyes, Mike Gayoso, and Rina Reyes. Does this horror film shot entirely in green screen meet the hype that it established? Check out our spoiler-free Pinoy Movie Blogger's review on Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles.

Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles
Synopsis

Makoy (Dingdong Dantes) will do whatever it takes to get back his girlfriend Sonia (Lovi Poe), who's pregnant with their child. Macoy made the long trip to Sonia's hometown in the province but got immediately rejected by Sonia's mother Fely (Janice De Belen). Makoy has never been one to give up. With the help of Sonia's father Nestor (Joey Marquez) and his ever-dependable helper Bart (Ramon Bautista), Makoy stays in town to surprise Sonia on her birthday. Unfortunately, Makoy gets into trouble with a group of weird townsfolk who to little did they know are the dreaded Philippine folkloric monster the "tiktik"(s). As soon as they overhear that Macoy's wife is pregnant these weird townsfolk got literally hungry for revenge. Will Makoy finally get his act together, protect Sonia and their baby, and once and for all prove himself worthy of their love? Not only that but can they all survive the ruthless attack of these man eating monsters?

Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles Movie Review
Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles (2012) Film Review

The "aswang" is one of the most used horror icon in Philippine cinema. As someone who grew up and favoring horror films, I can say that I've mostly seen them all. So what is left for there to do with the aswangs? The answer a modern take on the traditional Aswangs.

Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles has so much hyped built into it. I can say that this horror film from GMA Films is successful in generating buzz in both online and traditional scene which transcended to actual ticket or box office sales. Filipino produced films specially under the horror genre are not specifically known for quality when it comes to computer generated special effects, so I can't be blamed for initially being skeptical about this film. I have this vision... a feeling if you must say that "Filipino films can still do it!" or "they can pull off the same effect that most quality Hollywood films has done" is what kicked in and the reason why I succumbed to the hype created by Tiktik: the Aswang Chronicles. I said to myself "I will watch this second Aswang film. It must not be as bad as Corazon. I hope I am not wrong this time". So did it lived up to its hype?

Right from the start, I think I know I was expecting but still gave it a try. Tiktik has that same old usual storyline and a below to average CG effects. There were times when the aswangs both on their human and monstrous forms looks somehow real, but mostly they look really amateur seen only from television fantasy-themed soaps. The fact that it also throws logic out of the window by making these monsters instantly combust ala "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" vampires turn to dust at the mere exposure or when attacked by the items that they are weak to is another reason why I stopped taking the film seriously. The fact that the whole film was shot mostly in green screen could be also be the reason why it mostly took me out of the scenes in the film. It activated that "spot the lame special effects" reflex I have when watching films. It was probably my film critic instincts but I eventually set it aside once I started accepting these known factors. Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles was not a straight on horror film, well not what I was expecting anyways. Tiktik was more of a comedy than a horror. Tiktik used a mixed of some atmospheric background music and modern rock music.

While the film was not the finest example of what a Filipino special effects studio can do, Tiktik made up for the performance and witty script it used. The performance of the actors were decent and entertaining. Joey Marquez and Ramon Bautista took the theater by storm with their hilarious moments in the film. I usually have this deductive reflex when watching movies and if they follow that personal deduction down to a tooth, then the film receives an automatic deduction for being "that" predictable. There was this one scene foreshadowing Ramon Bautista's character Bart which made me think of what he was, but as the film went on the film proved me wrong. Thus, one point for Slitherin, I mean Tiktik! The exposition as to why Bart was like (or looks like) that brought a smile to my face. Also most of the scenes with Ramon, Joey and Dingdong were mostly entertaining. The end didn't also make much sense. The final confrontation might have ended faster only if they utilized what they had at that moment, but NOOOooo they have to proceed with that "epic" finish where I also spot the green on the film's green screen. Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles decided to go over the top with logic that blurred logic and made it entertaining amidst ethe flaws of the visual effects technology it used that ranged from a subpar to a decent level.

Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles (2012) Official Theatrical Movie Trailer


The Verdict for Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles (2012) Film

Tiktik: the Aswang Chronicles is not a straight on horror film that a horror film fan is looking for, but a good mix of comedy and suspense. One of the criteria for a horror film to be good is the believability and it being grounded to reality that Tiktik disregard in some ways to give way to a more entertaining take on a theme that has been used over and over in Philippine horror cinema. Tiktik has more laughs than creep out moments. It pays tribute to the classic Filipino horror films which originally have way more sinister plot and believable gorey practical effects than what Tiktik had with its green screen special effects. Do yourself a favor and watch Tiktik: the Aswang Chronicles while it is still in theaters or if you missed it out, then grab the film with various special features that goes with it when it gets release on home video format in the near future.

Pinoy Movie Blogger gives Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles (2012) a 7 out of 10 (7/10) film review rating.

Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Trailer Impressions: The Go Dong Hae's are Back with a Sequel to the Successful Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme

Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme is a 2012 comedy film from Star Cinema and Spring Films under the direction of Joyce Bernal, story by Chris Martinez which stars Eugene Domingo reprising her signature roles as the Go Dong Hae sisters: Kimmy Go Dong Hae and Dora Go dong Hae, Ariel Ureta as Lusito Go dong Hae, along with Dingdong Dantes, Zanjoe Marudo, Miriam Quaimbao, Mura, Ryan Bang, and Alodia Gosiengfiao. Let's check out this sequel to 2009's Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme and see what we think about Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme official film trailer here at Pinoy Movie Blogger.

Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme
Plot / Synopsis

The Go Dong Haes are back! Kimmy and Dora (both played by Eugene Domingo) are identical twins with greatly different personalities. As told in the first film Kimmy dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme, Kimmy is the smart, dictatorial type while Dora is the slow, dumb-wit sister. However, they end up being close to each other and appreciated the love as sisters.

Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme focuses before the birth of the twins. It was a set-up arranged marriage for their father Don Luisito Go Dong Hae played by Ariel Ureta to a lady with Korean descent. Go Dong Hae refuses to mary and chose Kimmy and Dora's mother as her wife. In the present, an unexpected ghost is surfacing the family's lives and they found out that the Korean lady that is supposed to be married by their father was already dead and they need to quest for the tranquility of their lives by travelling all the way to South Korea.

Watch Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Official trailer here:



Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Official Trailer Impression
Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Film Trailer Review

There hasn't been that many newer comedy films that made me really laugh and 2009's Kimmy Dora was one of those selected few. It provided something fresh and something intelligent. It was a break from the regular and tiring mindless slapstick humor and social stereotyping that most Filipino comedy films have become. Now we have the sequel to Kimmy Dora Kambal sa Kiyeme (2009)...

While the first movie focus on the transition of Kimmy from being the villainous socialite to a less villainous socialite accepting her dim-witted and somewhat retarded sister whom she got separated at birth, Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme picks up and rewinds a bit. The humor shown in the trailers are pretty funny which made me more curious as to what more is in store for us. Well, it looks like Kimmy has not really lost her tyranny after going through her experiences and finding love in the first film. Dora on the other hand is still the same old dim-witted sister but now beloved and "accepted" by her sister, Kimmy. Eugene Domingo will once again prove her prowess in acting with playing these two different roles. I for one am pretty excited for this film, a comedy that seems to be right my alley... smart, fresh, and a little bit twisted. I just hope that it leaves up or exceed people's expectations and the hype.

How about you guys? What can you say about the last Kimmy Dora film? How about the trailer for its sequel? Share your thoughts about Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme official movie trailer in the comments section below: