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

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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.

Mano Po 7: Chinoy Trailer Impressions – Filipino Chinese Heritage and Cultural Family Drama Mano Po Film Franchise Returns this 2016

Mano Po 7: Chinoy is a 2016 family drama film from Regal Entertainment under the direction of Ian Loreños starring Richard Yap, Enchong Dee, Jean Garcia, Janella Salvador, Jake Cuenca, Jessy Mendiola, Kean Cipriano, Marlo Mortel, and Jana Agoncillo slated for a December 14, 2016 theatrical release. Mano Po 7: Chinoy is the seventh installment of the Mano Po film franchise with the last film that being Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love back in 2009. Let's check out what this latest Mano Po family drama film has to offer.


Mano Po 7: Chinoy
Plot / Synopsis

From the multi-awarded and longest running family drama movie comes another story in the tradition of love. Mano Po 7: Chinoy centers around the seemingly perfect upper class Chinese family which seems perfect at a first glance but is flawed as a whole. How will the family overcome its trials and tribulations?

Watch Mano Po 7: Chinoy Official trailer here:





Mano Po 7: Chinoy Official Trailer Impression
Mano Po 7: Chinoy Film Trailer Review


What can be said about Mano Po 7: Chinoy official movie trailer? Well, it is a family drama like many other that comes before it. It introduce us to a seemingly perfect upper class family but at a closer inspection is flawed in terms of love, connection, and lasting relationships. This is probably the main element of every family drama out there as without it there is no progression in story or characters. The earliest I can think of a family drama that garnered critical acclaim were "Tanging Yaman" and "Anak" both from the year 2000; if there are others, then I am (not) sorry as these newer family dramas probably didn't leave a lasting impact in the minds of the film going fans or forgettable at best; that or probably just me as I am not really into dramas nor I automatically subscribe to the notion that "drama = quality film". There is also something about the narration of this trailer wherein mentioning about "this is our story" and a "powerful drama" that somehow feels off, but I guess that is just me nitpicking. A trailer does need to say that it is not just any ordinary drama but a powerful drama! That it is OUR story given that we mostly belong to an upper class Chinese family, but I am digressing.


Revisit a "new" family drama that shifts to a new Filipino -Chinese family and their struggles to love and understand each other and to recognize that money and work is not everything one need to have a happy family. Well, that seems to be the basic summary of most dramas that features a wealthy family. The Mano Po film franchise has somewhat demystify or further clarify what most Filipinos outside their world think of their culture, ethics, and mentality is. Since newer generations are introduced, the lines are starting to blur and what once was absolute in the Chinese culture have started to open up and this is what the Mano Po series have capitalized on in the past with a mix of the usual cliches like mistresses, the family against the relationship because of cultural differences (bloodline "purity"), social class differences, and lack of connection. To much of the people's surprise, Mano Po 7: Chinoy didn't make it on the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival which is really a curiosity. We can understand why Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers and The Super Parental Guardians didn't made it but Mao Po 7: Chinoy joining the other MMFF 2016 rejects is really something. We can all later compare if all the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival entries deserved their spots.


How about you guys? What do you think about this 2016 comeback film from the Mano Po film franchise? Have you seen the earlier Mano Po films? Which ones are your favorite and why? What do you think about Mano Po 7: Chinoy not being in the official entries to the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival? Share your thoughts and opinion about Mano Po 7: Chinoy in the comments section below and let's discuss about it.

My Rebound Girl Trailer Impressions: 2016 Regal Rom-Com featuring Alex Gonzaga and Joseph Marco about Mending Broken Hearts, Rebounds, and Finding New Love

My Rebound Girl is a 2016 romantic comedy film from Regal Entertainment Inc. (Regal Films) under the direction of Emmanuel Dela Cruz starring Alex Gonzaga and Joseph Marco slated for a September 28, 2016 Philippine theatrical release. Let's check out what this latest Regal Films-produced romantic comedy film about being a rebound has to offer.


My Rebound Girl
Plot / Synopsis

MyReboundGirl is a story about the rules we make and the rules we break. Mapanindigan kaya ni Rocky and mga rules na ginawa nya? O willing syang ibreak ito para kay Rich?

Can Rocky (Alex Gonzaga) hold up to the rules he created and imposed on himself or will he be willing to break it for Rich (Joseph Marco)?

Source: Facebook

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My Rebound Girl Official Trailer Impression
My Rebound Girl Film Trailer Review


What can be said about My Rebound Girl's official movie trailer? My Rebound Girl is a romantic comedy film that once again tackles the cliched theme of being a "rebound", the only difference this time is that the film features Alex Gonzaga and Joseph Marco as its main lead with a look into the local coffee industry as its backdraft (as seen in its many promotional campaign materials online).


Well, it is what it is. Romantic comedy films is the staple of in mainstream film industry in the Philippines. Another conveyor belt romantic film that is low budget and yet will probably yield a good amount of box office success, a "craft" and "practice" that has almost been perfected by Star Cinema. The only question now is will Regal Films emulate such success by being a more flexible studios that can advertise across various television networks (unlike Star Cinema that heavily and only rely on marketing therir films on a ridiculous level in its home network ABS-CBN)? Is deciding to go with Alex Gonzaga and Joseph Marco will attract the Star Cinema rom-com demographic to check this out?


How about you guys? What do you think about this rom-com featuring Alex Gonzaga and Joseph Marco? Do they look good together? Do they have chemistry? Will you be seeing this 2016 Regal Films romantic comedy film about the rules set by broken hearts and people tired of being a "rebound" in relationships? Can you relate to the plight of the lead in the film? Is this enough to pique your curiosity and actually see this in theaters? Share your thoughts and opinion about the My Rebound Girl in the comments section below and let's discuss about it.

Haunted Mansion Trailer Impressions: 2015 MMFF Horror Film Debuting the MarNella Love Team Centering on a Haunted Mansion

Haunted Mansion is a 2015 horror film from Regal Entertainment Inc. (Regal Films) and is an official entry to the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival this 2015 under the direction of Jun Robles Lana which stars Janella Salvador, Marlo Mortel, Jerome Ponce, Janice De Belen, Iza Calzado, Dominic Ochoa, LJ Reyes, Joem Bascon, and Sharlene San Pedro slated for a December 25, 2015 theatrical release. Let's check out what this 2015 haunted house... (erm) mansion horror film featuring the MarNella (Marlo Mortel and Janella Salvador) love team has to offer.


Haunted Mansion
Plot / Synopsis

Haunted Mansion is set to tackle students holding a retreat and something weird and creepy happens afterward. The first teaser of the film released on Oct 25, 2015.

Watch Haunted Mansion teaser trailer here:





Haunted Mansion Teaser Trailer Impression
Haunted Mansion Film Teaser Trailer Review


So what can be said about the Haunted Mansion 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival horror entry teaser trailer? Well, it could very well be the main trailer but teaser sounds get and enough to build hype at this early. I commend the marketing team for releasing the teaser early as I have mentioned in the past that film studios should maximize the potential of the internet and market their film heavily on this platform. But going back the film which seemingly has good cinematography uses that age old haunted house feel only with a MarNella (ABS-CBN's Marlo Mortel and Janella Salvador) love team skin glazed over it.


A little digging resulted to some information that Haunted Mansion was formerly titled as "Retreat House" and it serves as the debut film of MarNella (Marlo Mortel and Janella Salvador) love team. Given such information and seeing the trailer gives you a good indication of what to expect in this 2015 MMFF horror film entry. A group of kids focusing on a main romantic teenage couple is thrown in a mansion where chaos ensues. If you are of the newer generation and have not seen THAT many horror films but so into it, I highly advised to check out some old ones and you'll be surprised at the better written and acted horror stories featured in the past. There are other 2015 MMFF horror entries like Buy Now, Die Later and Nilalang which I think have much better story, performance, and overall feel to it that Haunted Mansion, but that's just me.


How about you guys? What's your favorite Haunted House themed horror film? What do you think of the three horror films included in the 2015 Metro Manila film Festival and which one are you more curious to see? Is the MarNella Love Team enough for you to check this one one? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Haunted Mansion teaser trailer in the comments section below:

No Boyfriend Since Birth Movie Trailer Impressions: Carla Abellana and Tom Rodriguez 2015 Romantic Film about Destiny and NBSB

No Boyfriend Since Birth is a 2015 romantic film from Regal Entertainment, Inc (Regal Films) under the direction and screenplay of Jose Javier Reyes which stars Tom Rodriguez, Carla Abellana, Bangs Garcia, and Mike Tan slated for a November 11, 2015 theatrical release. Let's check out what this 2015 romantic comedy featuring Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana on-screen pairing has to offer for romantic film going fans.


No Boyfriend Since Birth
Plot / Synopsis

Carla plays a funny desperate woman hoping for her ultimate love of her life, played by Tom Rodriguez, to finally be the one.

Watch No Boyfriend Since Birth Official trailer here:






No Boyfriend Since Birth Official Trailer Impression
No Boyfriend Since Birth Film Trailer Review


So what can be said about the No Boyfriend Since Birth official movie trailer? As for the premise, it isn't really fresh or revolutionizing. I can think mainly of two outcomes pertaining to the end of the film, either they end up together or not. I feel that it could be the latter which will give the film a more compelling twist - that not everyone whom you fall in love is "destined" to be your life partner no matter how much you wait for them. But! This could go the usual route and have a happy generic one.


No Boyfriend Since Birth has features two likable on-screen couple and lead with Carla Abellana and Tom Rodriguez, who both got their on-screen pairing and wind from the revolutionary (for a Filipino television soap that is), My Husband's Lover. Their on-screen pairing plus some "witty" screenwriting could make this film into another blockbuster rom-com. Filipinos love seeing rom-com and this feels like it. Just a fresh coat of paint on an old wall is all it needs to weather the ever changing seasons.


How about you guys? Are you a big fan of the Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana on-screen pairing? What do you think about the concept of having to wait for someone who you initially fall in love with someone with no certainties that he reciprocate? Share your thoughts and opinion about No Boyfriend Since Birth official trailer in the comments section below:

Resureksyon Trailer Impressions: Pinay OFW Comes Home in a Coffin Spread Vampire Plague

Resureksyon is a 2015 horror film from Reality Entertainment and Regal Entertainment under the direction of Alfonso Torre III which stars Isabelle Daza, Jasmine Curtis, Raikko Mateo and Paulo Avelino slated for a September 23, 2015 theatrical release. Let's check out what this vampire horror Filipino film has in store for the movie going audience here at Pinoy Movie Blogger.


Resureksyon
Plot / Synopsis

Resureksyon follows the story of a family who was left by a loved one to find better opportunity outside the country as an Overseas Filipino Worker. Tragedy befalls the family twice. First is when their loved one returned home in a coffin and second when they have to deal with dealing with the resurrected loved one as a whole new creature.

Watch Resureksyon Official trailer here:






Resureksyon Official Trailer Impression
Resureksyon Film Trailer Review


What is there to say about the Resureksyon official trailer? The Resureksyon trailer marries in the old and new of what we love (and hate) in Philippine aswang horror films. A kid who has a psychic connection and simply knows his "corrupted" mother is approaching, the vampiric mother is afraid of holy artifacts like a cross pendant, wearing a garlic necklace, and silver bullets. It probably is more a call back or a tribute to the various Filipino traditions and superstitions, but (man) has it been so tiring to still look at these Filipino horror cliches nowadays. Well, it would be quite surprising if this whole thing can simply be resolved by a holy water and a pray over.


The Resureksyon full trailer was released this September 1 and it has appeared on the film's official Facebook page but there are still no synopsis and plot to work with. This has been a nitpick I have with some Filipino movies and studios in the past. They lack the marketing effort to at least have a prepare material for (us, bloggers) or those working to review the trailer to give it a free publicity. But let's stop reminding people how they should market their film for a better return of profit, let's go back. The film looks well shot (cinematography-wise) and has good production value. The acting can be a hit-or-miss and the premise while starts on a dramatic tone, quickly it evolves into a cliche-rich Filipino horror film. It is somewhat frustrating to see cliches make a comeback but hey it's there; I am probably not the market for it even if I am big into the horror genre.


How about you guys? What do you think of this new vampire Filipino horror film? What did you like or did not like about the 2015 Filipino vampire horror film trailer? Share your thoughts about the Resureksyon official trailer in the comments section below:

You're Still The One Trailer Impressions: Dennis Trillo and Maja Salvador Romantic Film about Missed Opportunities and Second Chances

You're Still The One is a Star Cinema and Regal Entertainment Inc.romantic film under the direction of Chris Martinez starring Dennis Trillo and Maja Salvador, Ellen Adarna, and Richard Yap slated for a May 27, 2015 nationwide theatrical release. Let's check out this Dennis Trillo - Maja Salvador first time romantic team-up under Star Cinema and Regal here.


You're Still The One
Plot / Synopsis

"You're Still The One" is directed by Chris Martinez starring Dennis Trillo and Maja Salvador, with Ellen Adarna and the special participation of Richard Yap.


Their love was strong but the timing was wrong. Another chance. Another moment. Are they meant to be or still meant to be apart? Can they run after the love that passed them by? To whom can they say, You're Still the One?

Watch You're Still The One Official trailer here:


You're Still The One Official Trailer Impression
You're Still The One Film Trailer Review


So what is there to say about Regal and Star Cinema's You're Still the One? The film's premise is as average as one can think of even in Filipino romantic film standards. The film is basically another "second chance" or "missed opportunity" kind of of romantic film. So we have two scenario set-up again, one taking place from a not so distant past (I say college or late high school) and the current (film) time where all the drama takes place.


The trailer itself generally sums up on what is there to see on the film. That Dennis' character has still not completely gotten over his first love who is Maja's character. To someone who has this pessimistic (we can say immature) view on relationships and romantic love even if the reality is that she has already fallen for the guy but just don't want to explore this alien (to her) thought. Then fast-forward to the current time, the woman has finally decided she'll give love a try and contacts the guy who seems to want to initially play "hook up" but eventually reveals that he is about to marry (Ellen Adarna). Then someone falls for Maja and becomes this knight in shining armor (Richard Yap) which completes the love love triangle. The only question now is how will this cliche story conclude. Is that more than enough reason to go see this film?


How about you guys? What do you think about this 2015 romantic film from Star Cinema and Regal Entertainment? Are you a big fan of Dennis Trillo or Maja Salavador? Do you think they have good chemistry in this trailer or the film in general? Do you think the mystery as to whom will end up with who is more than enough to go see this film? Share your thoughts about You're Still The One in our comments section below:

Guni-Guni Trailer Impressions: When Skeletons in the Closet Starts to Haunt You

Guni-Guni is an upcoming horror movie from Regal Films (Regal Entertainment) under the screenplay and direction of Tara Illenberger, starring Lovi Poe, Empress Schuck, Benjamin Alves, James Blanco, Gina Alajar, Neil Ryan Sese, Julia Clarete, Gerarld Pesigan, Ria Garcia. Guni-Guni is slated for an August 22 nationwide release. Let's check out what this 2012 Regal Films horror has to offer.

Guni-Guni
Plot / Synopsis

Thirty years ago, an unborn child was buried in the garden of what is now a boardinghouse in Cubao. It lies beneath the ground, unbeknownst to the tenants who live there. One of the tenants is Mylene (Lovi Poe) who appears like the perfect girl, nice, pretty and at the top of her Medicine class. But nobody knows about her past, not even the man who loves her most, Paolo (Benjamin Alvez). Paolo doesn't know anything about Mylene's family, her long, lost sibling or her estranged, nervous wreck of a mother. Nor does he know about the very long scar that runs across Mylene's body, nor of how incomplete she always feels. And he finds that the more he tries to win back her love, the more she retreats to her secret world that nobody could enter.

One day Mylene asked to perform an abortion for fee, she feels conflicted about doing what' is right and, at the same time, being in dire need of tuition fee. Her decision ultimately leads to a dark outcome and awakens a force that has laid quiet for years in the boardinghouse grounds. Thereafter, she becomes tormented by nightmares of a dark twin, whose presence gets stronger as days pass, as strange things start to happen in the house. When one by one, the boarders die of unexplainable causes, Joanna (Empress Shuck) the resident psychic and Mylene's best friend struggles to understand the impending danger that she senses and decides to get to the bottom of the mystery; and as it unravels, they find themselves confronted by an angry soul that seeks justice.

Source: Guni-Guni Official FB Page

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Guni-Guni Official Trailer Impression
Guni-Guni Film Trailer Review

The Pinoy Movie Blogger has generally observed two bad habits by most Filipino film studios: (1) providing so little to none plot/synopsis to supplement their released trailer; and (2) providing too much information to the point of spoiling the actual film itself, leaving nothing to the movie audience imagination which ultimately treats the movie-going public like complete dolts. Well, the first one is not really that bad since it adds more element of mystery and the challenge of finding out what the film could actually be like, but the second one...?

Traditional Filipino film studios are at it again! They once again did another film marketing blunder by spoiling the film through their official press releases (plot line) posted in their official channel (Guni-guni's official FB Page). I already made a similar observation in Viva Film's Hitman. Now its Regal Film's turn to spoil what should be left for movie goers to find out for themselves. Pinoy Movie Blogger usually avoids spoilers to both the trailer impressions and actual movie reviews we post here, but when the actual film studios spoil their movie themselves through their press releases, then we can no longer cover up for them. You'll be the judge. Now that "that" rant is out of the way, here is what we have to say about Guni-Guni.

Even before finding out the plot of Guni-Guni's from its official press release, I already felt that the scares are a bit on the mediocre side. The usual horror side of me attempted to speculated what could the general story based on the trailer and it somewhat teased me a bit. Okay, this sure has some nice enough mystery that may redeem its so-so horror elements and special effects. She saw twins, then this might have something to do with twins. She might had a twin sister which might haunt the unfortunate victims, etc. From the title itself, it might simply be a supernatural psychological horror film ala The Road because the characters seems to be having some skeletons in their closet which eventually will come to get them. So what I did was pretty basic stuff when I am curious about a film, do a basic research about the synopsis or any information that could shed light to the mystery of the film. If there is none, then this turns to hype or I might even consider it. Then I saw the film's official FB Page where it feature that.... spoiler-full synopsis that ruined the mystery that seems to be the redeeming quality of the film. After reading it, I got disappointed. Guni-Guni's story feels very familiar. I can't help but compare it to The Healing. I am no Vilma Santos, Kim Chiu or Star Cinema fanboy, but its trailer was effective in building up hype with its creepy tesaer scenes that left some questions. The Healing didn't include any spoilers in its official press releases which opted me to actually buy a ticket to watch it. I can not say the same with Guni-Guni. I maybe wrong with this initial reaction, but the film's marketing isn't helping it either. I'll do myself a favor and will try to save my money on other films that knows how to treat their audience right.

How about you guys, what can you say about the trailer for this 2012 horror film from Regal Films? Share your thoughts on Guni-Guni's official film trailer in the comments section below:

Yesterday Today Tomorrow Trailer Impressions: A Regal Films' Metro Manila Film Festival 2011 3-in-1 Drama Extravaganza

Yesterday Today Tomorrow is a 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival entry from Regal Entertainment Inc. starring Philippine cinema's best and new faces in a drama film this Christmas. Yesterday Today Tomorrow is the only MMFF 2011 entry amongst the list, so will it mean that it will bag the most when it comes to awards? Let's check out the trailer first.

Yesterday Today Tomorrow
Plot / Synopsis

Yesterday Today Tomorrow is an official entry to the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival directed by Jun Lana and stars Maricel Soriano, Gabby Concepcion, Ronaldo Valdez, Agot Isidro, Jericho Rosales, Lovi Poe, Dennis Trillo, Carla Abellana, Paulo Avelino, Solenn Heussaff, Eula Caballero. Yesterday Today Tomorrow tells three different stories of love, family, passion and lost.

Watch Yesterday Today Tomorrow official movie trailer here




Yesterday Today Tomorrow Trailer Impression
Yesterday Today Tomorrow Trailer Review

Yesterday Today Tomorrow is the only drama entry in the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival which could possibly spell two outcome for the film: First is that the film may bag most of awards in the Metro Manila Film Festival Awards night, specifically the best actor, best actress, etc. The second is that there is also a good chance that the film will not do good when in it comes to sales as families will usually prefer a much happier films and there is quite a lot to choose from on the entry. But that does not mean the film will suck as it features Philippine cinema veterans like Maricel Soriano and Gabby Concepcion, not to mention some of the more contemporary actors like Lovi Poe, Dennis Trillo, Paulo Avelino, and Jericho Rosales. But what about the trailer?

There is nothing much to tell about the trailer, that it is much a straightforward drama with all of the complications that you can regularly see in one. A cliche of some sort. The only difference is that the film does not ponder on a single story alone. That is why they made it into a 3-in-1 kind of drama. The film features three complicated stories that may eventually intertwine or interconnect onto one single event (shown in the trailer) which may very well be the climax and turning point of all three stories. For fans of any of the actors involved in Yesterday Today Tomorrow, or drama films in general, there will not be any second thoughts when this film hits the theaters this Christmas. As for regular Filipino movie going audience though, I am really not so sure about it. In a festive season when everyone feels so happy, I do not think that they would first prioritize a drama title over a list of comedy and drama.; not unless they consider such title as a masterfully crafted film.

What do you think about the Yesterday Today tomorrow, the only drama entry in the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival? Share your thoughts at the comments section below:

Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Trailer Impressions: Your Annual Triple Horror Treat from Regal

Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 is a horror thriller film and an official entry to the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival entry form Regal Films. Regal Films has made it to the point to make the Shake, Rattle & Roll series an annual thing ever since Shake, Rattle and Roll 2K5 back in 2005. So what is in store for Filipino movie goers this Metro Manila Film Festival 2011?

Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
Plot / Synopsis

The 13th installment of Shake, Rattle and Roll trilogy will provide you with complex characters and side plot stories mixed with excellent editing. Shake Rattle & Roll 13 will be one of the entries for the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival. The stories in Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 include "Rain, Rain, Go Away" (formerly "Lunod") directed by Chris Martinez, "Tamawo" directed by Richard Somes, and "Parola" directed by Jerrold Tarog.

Watch Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 official movie trailer here




Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Trailer Impression
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Trailer Review

Besides having a variety of film to choose from, the Metro Manila Film Festival has also become the permanent venue of the Shake, Rattle & Roll film franchise. Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 is an official 2011 MMFF entry from Regal Films which features three tales of horror which does not always ends in your regular "happy ending". So what is there to say about Shake, Rattle, & Roll 13? It has always been a requirement that in order for a trailer to be considered "good" it has to actually need to be able to have a good balance between showing and not showing things. So far, the Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 movie trailer features both. Although it featured the monstrosities in the film, there is this element of mystery as behind them. How will each episode use them?

What is there not to say about the SR&R film series? It has its share of good and bad parts, installments, acting, direction, and special effects. Hopefully the latest installment has the good ones outshining more of its bad parts. I for one am against too much dependence on computer graphic effects. I not for the bad quality of CGI used in past films, I will not be saying this but they have proven to be a headache everytime a film depends on CGI so much. When it comes to providing the scares, nothing beats a good old wax molding and makeup for the creatures, convincing acting and an engaging plot. After seeing the trailer, all I can say hat it has its bard parts (especially the CGI water in the car), but hopefully it doesn't take that much away from the whole film experience. I am looking forward to see the kind of directing, acting and writing provided by each Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 episodes.

What can you say about this latest annual installment of Regal Film's Shake, Rattle & Roll? Share your thoughts in the comments section below:

Shake, Rattle & Roll XII (2010) Movie Review

Shake, Rattle & Roll is probably one of the longest running horror film franchise in Philippine cinema. Now on it's twelfth film Shake, Rattle & Roll features three new tales of horror with "Mamanyika", "Isla", and "Punerarya". Does the Shake, Rattle & Roll film franchise end with this twelfth film or is it just a start of better things, check out this Pinoy Movie Blogger Review on Shake, Rattle & Roll XII.



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Shake, Rattle & Roll XII Synopsis
Film Premise

Mamanyika

A young girl found a dirty doll half-buried in a freshly made grave when she and her elder sister went to the cemetery to visit their deceased mother. She brought the doll home with her. The girl's elder sister became wary of the doll when strange things began to occur, and wanted to get rid of it. But the little girl didn't want to be separated with her newfound "Mama Doll." And when death began to surround them, the elder sister then realized that the "Mama Doll" was possessed, and it had an axe to grind on anyone who wished to separate it from its "daughter."

Isla

A group of three female tourists came to an isolated island for a vacation secluded from the outside. No Internet, no cellphone service, no way out but through boat. Unknown to them, the island itself was the home to an "Engkanto" who commanded evil fairies called "Lambana." To make matters worse, the engkanto had set its eyes on one of the girls. And there was nothing that could stop it from getting what it wanted.

Punerarya

Becoming a tutor to two children living right next to a funeral parlor can be a little disturbing at first, but the tutor believed she'd get used to it. But that belief had shattered when she unraveled the secrets concerning the children and the eerie inhabitants of the "punerarya." Curiosity killed the cat, but unfortunately satisfaction might not bring it back. The inhabitants of the place are revealed to be cadaver-eating ghouls, with the "punerarya" used as a front of their devious acts. Can she escape the strange inhabitants before she gets eaten too?

Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 Movie Review
Pinoy Movie Blogger Reviews

Since Shake, Rattle & Roll XII comprises of three tales of horror, three different directors and cast, Pinoy Movie Blogger will review each individual story.

Shake, Rattle & Roll XII Mamanyika Review

Mamanyika has decent performance from its main cast with some minor complaints on the delivery of the minor characters and voice cast. The first of three films is generally just an appetizer of better things to come so it is quite decent. Thank goodness that they didn't rely too much on CGI to pull off scary scenes on this first story. I wished they'd used a bigger doll or graphically altered the child playing the killer doll for the sake of consistency, but that is just a minor complain.

Pinoy Movie Blogger gives Shake, Rattle & Roll XII's Mamanyika a three out of five scary doll head rating.



Shake, Rattle & Roll XII Isla Review

Isla, the second of the three has a unique look and feel to it. Isla has generally decent special effects and cast cosmetic make-up, with only one major drawback, the CGI vine. Nice acting from all the cast with some comic relief courtesy of John Lapuz. The ending made sense and connects everything from what the story throws from the start.

Pinoy Movie Blogger giving Shake, Rattle & Roll XII's Isla a three out of five cornucopias.



Shake, Rattle & Roll XII Punerarya Review

Punerarya, the last but definitely not the least has the best plot and acting amongst the three stories. This is an instant favorite as it uses less CGI effects (my preference) and relies solely on the creep factor and its shock value. Though the ending is nothing new, how it unfolded to that haunting finish is remarkably well done. This is why Pinoy Movie Blogger giving Shake, Rattle & Roll XII's Punerarya a four out of five scary black dogs.



PMB Recommendations for Shake, Rattle & Roll XII
The Verdict

Shake, Rattle & Roll XII returns to its original form with its nice roster of three stories this twelfth install of the popular Regal Films horror franchise. If ever they would create another Shake, Rattle and Roll film, which is really likely to happen (milking the established name) they should at least create something that would be in the league of XII's to the last story and use less CGI effects. If it can't be avoided, at least minimize the use of CGI effects as it can usually ruin a horror film, unless production studios learn to properly utilize the technology to create realistic effects. With three different stories, you would be getting your money's worth in watching this film. A definite must see.

Based from the three story reviews, Pinoy Movie Blogger gives "Shake, Rattle & Roll XII" a three and a half out of a perfect five drop of blood rating.