Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin Trailer Impressions: 2016 Film Adaptation of Bob Ong's Novel Satirizing Entertainment Industry Cliche

Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin is a 2016 comedy anthology film based on Bob Ong's 2011 satirical parody book of the same name with three directors for each episode: Episode One is under the direction of Mark Meily which mainly stars Benjie Paras and Candy Pangilinan; Episode 2 is under the direction of Andoy Ranay which mainly stars Maricel Soriano, Herbert Bautista, and Shy Carlos; and Episode 3 is under the direction of Chris Martinez which mainly stars Christine Reyes, Antoinette Taus, and Paolo Ballesteros slated for a January 13 theatrical release. Let's check out what this Viva film's bigscreen adapatation of Bob Ong's popular comedy novel has to offer.


Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin
Plot / Synopsis

VIVA Films and Heaven's Best Entertainment present the much-awaited release of the laugh-out-loud comedy movie based on the best-selling novel by the legendary Bob Ong titled, LUMAYO KA NGA SA AKIN. The movie is a rib-tickling parody and satire of the commercial filmmaking in the Philippines with an anthology of three different stories:


‎#EPISODE1. BALA SA BALA, KAMAO SA KAMAO, SATSAT SA SATSAT: Ang epic action movie ever starring Benjie Paras and Candy Pangilinan.

#‎EPISODE2. SHAKE, SHAKER, SHAKEST: Ang epic horror-comedy starring Ms. Maricel Soriano and Herbert Bautista.

#‎EPISODE3. ASAWA NI MARIE: Ang epic baliwang teleserye starring Cristine Reyes, Paolo Ballesteros and Jayson Gainza! Bob Ong’s LUMAYO KA NGA SA AKIN is COMING SOON in cinemas nationwide this 2016!

Watch Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin Official trailer here:






Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin Official Trailer Impression
Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin official movie trailer? Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin looks interesting and fun. Those who have read or followed the original Bob Ong novel may expect more but for those of us who hasn't read it, the film through this trailer looks like it is a lot of fun. Fun in a sense that it seems to be smart as it satirizes television and movie (or entertainment industry) cliche as a whole. Because come on, how many times have we looked at someone whom we are watching something and simply as "Why?" as the actions of the on-screen performers are doing exactly what we call rational and in the realm of common sense. This reminds me of a similar segment in GMA Network's Bubble Gang called Antonietta where the antagonist Antonietta (played by Betong Sumaya) satirizes telenovela cliche. Here is a sample:



Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin has tons of breaking the fourth wall which seems to be the case in most comedy films that we've seen as of late; mainly from films starring Vice Ganda and or those directed by Wenn DeRamas. In Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin's case it seems like this is going to be the main running theme in its three episodes. The question is whether Viva Films Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin is the "smart" comedy that some of us are looking forward to finally see or it is simply another brainless slapstick one that the industry has spoiled the majority of Filipino movie going fans. Will the film be a straight or loyal to its resource material? These questions and my curiosity will make me want to check this film out over this weekend.


How about you guys? What do you think about the 2016 movie adaptation of Bob Ong's 2011 novel Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin? Have you read the satirical parody novel? If yes, then did Viva Films with its director properly cast the film or do you have someone else in mind that could have played the roles in the book? Share your thoughts and opinion about Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin movie trailer in the comments section below:

Just The Way You Are Trailer Impressions: Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano Romantic Film About Bet and Love

Just The Way You Are is a Star Cinema romantic film based from (author) Kimberly Joy Villanueva’s pop fiction book entitled “The Bet" under the direction of Theodore Boborol which stars Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano slated for a June 17, 2014 theatrical release. Let's check out another novel-based romantic movie starring ABS-CBN's hottest break-out loveteam for 2015, Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano with Just The Way You Are.


Just The Way You Are
Plot / Synopsis

Drake Sison (Enrique Gil) is a boy who loves to win – so when he loses in a bet with friends, he’s determined to make up for it – through another one. He needs to make a girl fall in love with him in 30 days. But she’s not just any other girl, she’s Sophia Taylor (Liza Soberano), a nerdy transferee who isn’t into playing games. In the end, whose heart will be played? Who will win in this game of love? “Just The Way You Are” is the movie adaptation of Kimberly Joy Villanueva’s pop fiction book “The Bet.”

Resource: Star-Cinema Page

Watch Just The Way You Are Official trailer here:





Just The Way You Are Official Trailer Impression
Just The Way You Are Film Trailer Review

So what is there to say with Star Cinema's latest romantic film simply entitled "Just The Way You Are"? Well let's see about the film's premise. It is about a somewhat misunderstood guy who's into bets and fooling around with women and got into a bet with making a woman fall for him. Then the woman is usually not the guy's "type" but still does it for the challenge. The girl seems to be aloof and suspecting, but eventually softens up and in the end both making both fall for each other. Everything will all be fine until the "bet" is revealed. Now where have I heard such "unique" premise before?


Just The Way You are primarily stars Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano whose on-screen pairing became the "talk of the town" (to its soap opera ABS-CBN viewing audience) with "Forevermore", so it is only a matter of when is the best time for ABS-CBN to cash in on their popularity and this is just it. Well, to Star Cinema's credit, the film's premise is based on a pop fiction book which is probably the reason why it is so familiar and may I say "generic". There seems to be a sub-plot regarding the male protagonist's parents, but we all know that it is just an icing to this wonderful cake of romantic blandness (in terms of story). But who knows, maybe the on-screen pairing of Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano love team could give this cliched premise a breathe of fresh air.


How about you guys? What do you guys think of the Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano on-screen pairing? Are you a fan of their on-screen love team? What made it work? Will you go see this film amid the cliche premise? Are you familiar of the works this film is based of? Share your thoughts about the Just The Way You Are movie trailer in the comments section below:

Your Place or Mine? Trailer Impressions: Wattpad Story Adapted Romantic Film Starring Andi Eigenmann, Bret Jackson, and Andre Paras

Your Place or Mine? is a Viva Filma romantic film adapted from the hit selling Wattpad novel written by "Turning Japanese" (turning_japanese) under the direction of Joel Lamangan which stars Andi Eigenmann, Bret Jackson, and Andre Paras slated for an April 29, 2015 nationwide theatrical release. Let's check out this latest hit Wattpad novel adapted into the big screen with You're Place or Mine?.


Your Place or Mine?
Plot / Synopsis

With the growing popularity of novels being adapted for the big screen every year and after the success of the bestsellers turned blockbuster movies “Diary ng Panget” and “Talk Back and You’re Dead,” VIVAFilms is proud to release another popular Wattpad story entitled, “YOUR PLACE OR MINE?” Written by Turning Japanese, with 13.7 million reads.

“YOUR PLACE OR MINE?” stars VIVA Princess Andi Eigenmann and newest heartthrob Bret Jackson, together with Diary ng Panget’s Andre Paras. The film is directed by Mr. Joel Lamangan .

“YOUR PLACE OR MINE?” is a coming-of-age romance movie that features the crazy love story of HALEY SAAVEDRA, a 19 year old girl taking up BS Psychology, who gets drunk in a bar and sleeps with a guy who’s a complete stranger to her. This man who comes from a rich family is CLAY RUSSELL SANDOVAL, a soccer star player from the same school where Haley studies.


They see each other again unexpectedly inside the school, recollecting the details of what really happened on that night. Their actions show that they both enjoy the night and still desire for more.

Watch Your Place or Mine? Official trailer here:


Your Place or Mine? Official Trailer Impression
Your Place or Mine? Film Trailer Review

Viva Films has outdone themselves again with this trailer for their Wattpad adapted romantic film. Don't you just "love" it when a trailer leaves little to the imagination? Guess they are marketing this to the Wattpad fans who already knew the ending of the film because the trailer "never" hinted it.


What is there to say about Your Place or Mine? official movie trailer? From the trailer alone we can say that there is a lot punching and slapping, arranged marriages which still somehow works in this politically correct society (probably explained why she needed to wed the person), a "friendzoned" guy who becomes somewhat a threat and may becomes a third party to the initial pair, and some PG-13 love scenes. Guess this is the source of the "kilig factor" of the Wattpad novel and its film adaptation to its teenage (at heart) targeted demographic. Interesting as of the time bing local television channel TV5 has a romance television show featuring Wattpad stories with "Wattpad Presents". Guess "You're Place or Mine?"'s adult theme (of one night stand) and this being a best-selling novel is not covered by the usually tween-friendly television programming of the local networks.


Times are truly changing as romantic films (and films in general) have now become more and more gutsy with their presentation and themes. More skin and more love scenes is the future of movies as if that indicates that film studios (and writers) are taking their audience seriously and treating them like mature and rational individuals. There is nothing wrong with it as it gives creators more space to add more twist to recycled movie story and themes. It somehow deviate from the rich guy-poor girl or vice versa theme. Unfortunately Viva Films lack or marketing with the titles they produce (unlike that of Star Cinema) and the film's sexy imagery can somehow affect the sales of this film. We'll see how this film will perform. Will it be a sleeper hit or simply another mediocre romantic film left to obscurity?


How about you guys, what do you think about this film adaptation of Wattpad's bestselling author Turning Japanese (turning_japanese)' novel? Are you big Wattpad reader? What is your best Wattpad stories? How does You're Place or Mine compare to other stories you've read? What Wattpad story is better in your opinion? Share your thoughts about Your Place or Mine? official movie trailer in the comments section below:

Para Sa Hopeless Romantic Trailer Impressions: 2015 Movie Adaptation of Marcelo Santos III Novel

Para Sa Hopeless Romantic is a Star Cinema and Viva Films romantic film adapted from the romantic novel of Marcelo Santos III under the direction Andoy Ranay which stars Nadine Lustre, James Reid, Julia Barretto, and Inigo Pascual slated for a May 2015 nationwide theatrical release. Let's check out another Marcelo Santos III romantic hit novel being adapted into the big screen with Para sa Hopeless Romantic.


Para Sa Hopeless Romantic
Plot / Synopsis

Para sa Hopeless Romantic is the Star Cinema movie adaptation from Marcelo Santos III's hit romantic novel of the same title about a girl (Becca) who fell in love but was eventually got her heart broken by her supposed prince (Nico). The brokenhearted Becca then started writing a supposedly romantic novel with fictitious characters mirroring her personal story and tragedy. What will be the outcome of the characters of her story? What will happen to her own love story?

Watch Para Sa Hopeless Romantic Official trailer here:


Para Sa Hopeless Romantic Official Trailer Impression
Para Sa Hopeless Romantic Film Trailer Review

Para sa Hopeless Romantic uses three tried-and-tested formula for another successful Philippine romantic film: a soundtrack which is "Ikaw" by Yeng Constantino that target its loyal musical demographic, two of the "hottest" young romantic teenage on-screen couples (Nadine Lustre and James Reid x Julia Barretto and Inigo Pascual), and a story like "no other" from one of the more contemporary "best-selling" author (for the teenage-young adult market), Marcelo Santos III.


Star Cinema has been the leading producer of "quality" romantic films (to a fault) throughout the years and Para sa Hopeless Romantic with cooperation of another film producer giant Viva Films is definitely one of them. If something is not broken, why fix it right? As long big corporations produces new artist every millenia, there will always be a film for its younger generation and those who love everything that gives out the "kilig-factor". A variation of the story with different artists just like what Kim Chiu & Gerald Anderson, Regine Velasquez & Ariel Rivera, and even Nora Aunor and Tirso Cruz III did in the past. That their film's stories and pairings will disappear to obscurity only to be placed by another more contemporary version of it which is only (or has become) "normal" by mainstream Philippine movie standards.


How about you guys, what do you think about this film adaptation of Marcelo Santos III novel? What will drive you to watch Para sa Hopeless Romantic? Will it be because of the artists, story (by Marcelo Santos III), or soundtrack? What is your favorite romantic film of the past and what made it that unforgettable to you? Share your thoughts about Para sa Hopeless Romantic official movie trailer in the comments section below:

Gulliver's Travels (2010) Movie Review

Gulliver's Travels is a comedy adventure film loosely based on a 18th-century fantasy novel of the same name. Though I have vivid recollections of what the original story is like, all I can say is that this new spin-off of the classic Gulliver's Travels is an entertaining voyage amidst a seemingly deadly rapids of critics negative reception of the film. Here is what Pinoy Movie Blogger thinks of Gulliver's Travels.



Gulliver's Travels Movie Review
Pinoy Movie Blogger Reviews

The film does not claim that it is a movie that directly adapts the Jonathan Swift's classic Gulliver's Travels, so expect the unexpected as this modern adaptation deviates from its origin and transforms into something bite size comedic film that you either hate or love. Throw Jack Black into the picture and what you will be getting is just that. Though it would be very informative and entertaining to watch a film adaptation that is very close to its classic novel roots, you won't have that opportunity in this movie. A more family friendly comedy adventure featuring Jack Black's brand of humor as you've always seen him in films like in 2003's School of Rock and the 2009 video game Brutal Legends.

Though I may favor the films humor most of the times which can range from okay to outrageous, it can't hide the fact that there are missed opportunities for the film to effectively use the original novel's chapter to further develop its characters and progress its story. One good example is the scene in the Island of the Giants (Brobdingnag) which is shrunk down to mere scenes of awkwardness with a few chuckles on the side but no further exploration whatsoever. The scenes in Brobdingnag can just take place anywhere and the effect would still be the same. Lemuel Gulliver's character development may feel a bit rush but how long should the transition from being a self-serving loser and lier into a noble hero take anyways? I just wished it was given more emphasis together in Brobdingnag.

Gulliver's Travels' visual graphics are okay. With some nice looking CGI effects (e.g. robot controlled by the main antagonist) with some minor flaws in chroma keying, but doesn't take away too much. The film is also nice to watch in 3-D though I don't the same entertainment value in watching it in ordinary theaters. The film has nice sound and musical scoring which features some retro and rock music.

PMB Recommendation
The Verdict

Not being overly exposed to too much on brand of American comedy has its perks, because I can't help but laugh out loud Gulliver's Travels humor and awkwardness; that or maybe I just like Jack Black's brand of humor. If you are looking for a funny film this weekend and like a Jack Black film, you might want to try Gulliver's Travel's with friends or together with the entire family. There is also a bonus Ice Age short which you will surely love, "Scrat's Continental Crack-up".

This is why Pinoy Movie Blogger gives Gulliver's Travels a three out of five video game guitars.