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.

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.

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:

This Guy's in Love with U, Mare Trailer Impressions: Vice Ganda, Luis Manzano and Tony Gonzaga Mega Comedy Movie for 2012

This Guy's in Love with U, Mare is a Star Cinema and Viva Films comedy film under the direction of Wenn V. Deramas starring Vice Ganda, Tony Gonzaga and Luis Manzano along with Edgar Mortiz, Tessie Tomas, Buboy Garovillo, Gladys Reyes, DJ Durano, Karla Estrada, Carla Martinez, with a special participation of Sam Milby. This Guy's in Love with U, Mare is slated for an October 10, 2012 nationwide theatrical release. Let's check out Star Cinema's another blockbuster comedy flick here.

This Guy's in Love with U, Mare
Plot / Synopsis

This Guy's in Love with U, Mare is about a unlikely love triangle. When Lester (Vice Ganda) caught his boyfriend (Luis Manzano) proposing marriage to Gemma (Tony Gonzaga), it seems like the whole world came crushing down on him. This is when he got the brilliant plan to sweep off Gemma from his ex by making her fall for him. From then on chaos ensues. Will Lester emerged victorious and win back his old partner?

Watch This Guy's in Love with U, Mare Official trailer here:


This Guy's in Love with U, Mare Official Trailer Impression
This Guy's in Love with U, Mare Film Trailer Review

Star Cinema in partnership with Viva Films hit another gold by putting Vice Ganda and Tony Gonzaga in one mega comedy film, then add Luis Manzano as the object of both the lead character's affection then we have a blockbuster-in-the-making Star Cinema comedy film.

It is not hard not to like this film. If you love Vice Ganda as a comedian and adored Tony in her various roles in Star Cinema romantic movies, then it is a no-brainer you'll love this very unlikely team up. This Guy's in Love with U, Mare's falls victim to that scenario where trailer generally sums up the entire movie, but the film might get away with this. They can't show what this film has to offer without making the public have a sneak peak on what is can be seen in this film. What movie goers would be curious to see are the in-between scenes that would build up each of the character, and how would it all fall into place in the conclusion of this very unlikely love triangle. It is one of those Star Cinema comedy movies that picks up logic and throws it out the window but still manages to be enjoyable. A perfect example of an escapist's comedy film.


With the impressive marketing powers of the whole ABS-CBN television station backing the film up, not to mention its charming lead characters, this Vice Ganda October 2012 comedy flick will once again sell just like Praybeyt Benjamin did. The only question is, will this top the highest grossing Filipino film of all time? That is what we'll find out on October 10, 2012.

How about you guys, what do you think about this latest Vice Ganda comedy film with Toni Gonzaga and Luis Manzano? Share your thoughts about This Guy's in Love with U, Mare official movie trailer in the comments section below: