Imagine You and Me Trailer Impressions: Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards of AlDub - MaiDen First Major Romantic Feature Film

Imagine You and Me is a 2016 romantic film from GMA Films, APT Entertainment, and M-Zet Productions under the direction of Michael Tuviera starring Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards slated for a July 13, 2016 theatrical release. Let's check out what the first AlDub or MaiDen in their first feature romantic film has to offer.


Imagine You and Me
Plot / Synopsis

Imagine You and Me follows Gara (Maine Mendoza) and Andrew (Alden Richards) as they cross paths in Italy.

Source: Wikipedia

Watch Imagine You and Me official trailer here:

IMAGINE YOU AND ME (2016) Teaser Trailer #1

Here's the first teaser trailer for IMAGINE YOU AND ME starring Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza.

Opens July 13, 2016 in PH cinemas.

#ALDub Eat Bulaga AlDub ALDUB Philippines√ Alden Richards Maine Mendoza

Posted by CinemaBravo.com on Thursday, June 16, 2016

Imagine You and Me Teaser Trailer Impression
Imagine You and Me Film Trailer Review


What can be said about Imagine You and Me teaser movie trailer? Well, besides mistaking that the film uses The Turtles "Happy Together" as its theme song (which it doesn't, by the way), it looks very simplistic. A romantic film that cashes in on the "popularity" of Alden and Maine of AlDub. It is the first major film featuring the AlDub (some fans call it MaiDen) love team who got their first wind out of sheer luck in the Philippines' longest running variety show Eat Bulaga for almost a year now. This is the second film that featured Eat Bulaga's Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards in a film; the first one being My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore. So besides the standard "kilig" that one might get from romantic film trailers, what else do we get from this teaser trailer?


That is the first question to come in to mind. Why only release a teaser trailer, when they can already release the full trailer? It's more than a month before the romantic film's eventual theatrical release and all they have are breadcrumbs which only gives us a most basic of premise, of two Filipino yuppies finding love and probably a first one at that (at least) for one of the "Maine" character; a love story which happens to be set in Italy. Besides everything else, we have nothing. This doesn't bode as the lack of proper marketing and hype is only exclusive to some teaser trailers and clips shown during Eat Bulaga and feature in the network news' showbiz segment. The movie doesn't seem to offer anything new to (or to revolutionize) the genre. It simply is a romantic film set (and mostly shot abroad) with tons of "pick up lines" used by a a charismatic male leading man to a "No Boyfriend Since Birth" (NBSB) female lead; a film which seems to only cater to the AlDub fans. Well, at least that is what we can observe from the teaser trailer least than a month away from its actual release. This is something observe in some Star Cinema films as well, but ABS-CBN seems to be more hands on with how they promote their films — to an ad nauseam level.


Check out this additional bonus clip from the Imagine You and Me's Official Facebook Page

Ano sa Italian ang nakakakilig? ❤️ #ImagineYouandMe2016

Posted by Imagine You & Me on Thursday, June 23, 2016

How about you guys? What do you think about the first romantic film featuring the AlDub love team? Have you followed this made-for-television love team from Eat Bulaga? If you are a fan, does this feature film or the teaser trailer release so far good for you? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Imagine You and Me 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:

Buy Now, Die Later Teaser Trailer Impressions: 2015 MMFF Horror Film About Haunted Objects

Buy Now, Die Later a 2015 horror film from Quantum Films and is an official entry to the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival this 2015 under the direction of Randolph Longjas which stars Vhong Navarro, Alex Gonzaga, Rayver Cruz, John Lapuz, TJ Trinidad, Lotlot De Leon, and Janine Gutierrez slated for a slated for a December 25, 2015 theatrical release. Let's check out what this 2015 MMFF horror entry featuring haunted, possessed or demonic objects has to offer.


Buy Now, Die Later
Plot / Synopsis

BUY NOW, DIE LATER is a compendium of five interconnected stories, each one representing one of the five senses. Ang mga kuwento nina ODIE, ATO, CHLOE, PIPPA at MAITA ang magpa paalala sa atin - - that every bargain comes with a price.

Watch Buy Now, Die Later Official Teaser Trailer here:






Buy Now, Die Later Official Teaser Trailer Impression
Buy Now, Die Later Film Teaser Trailer Review


So what can be said about the Buy Now, DIE Later teaser trailer? First off let me commend the marketing Team behind the 2015 horror movie entry as it does what any film should do, market and build hype early for their film. This makes it feel like they are actually proud of their film and an actual effort was put into the making of the film. This is from the same film studious and production behind another 2015 MMFF entry, Walang Forever on which its trailer was also recently released. Tease the audience enough months before to build the hype and create buzz for the film; For that a big plus point.


Now onto the meaty part. Buy Now, Die feels familiar; very familiar. Let's see, a haunted or possessed object up for sale and its unknowing consumer and usually the people around them starts getting killed off Now where exactly have I seen that part before.... Hmmm. This can be attributed with the over saturation of Filipino horror film titles of the past. Well, one can argue that those are old movies and not so many new movie going fans are familiar with them, but what of those who have seen old horror films? Is there nothing new to offer than a fresh coat of paint? When we say "new" we are not referring to the actors featured in the film as I don't really consider Lotlot and Vhong as a "new", what we are referring to is the premise and the potential CGI-fest that Buy Now, Die Later could have. What will differentiate this from one of the many Shake, Rattle, & Roll films of the past? Can we say that film studios finally have realized that they will run out of ideas to play with if they continue featuring 3 different scary stories for each annual installment of the Shake, Rattle, & Roll? Can we then say that this is the reason why we don't have a Shake, Rattle, & Roll entry for this year? Well, by the looks of it, it seems to be case. It is not a bad approach. Film studious can only make so many variations of tiyanak, aswang, and tikbalang, before movie going Filipinos gets tired of it (like most of us do). In every rule there is an exemption though, which comes in the form (genre) of romantic comedies and romance. Will still be looking forward to seeing the actual and full trailer for Buy now, die Later once it hits online to either validate this early impressions of it or praise it for not being a disappointment.


How about you guys? What do you think of a Buy Now, Die Later's premise of a group of people buying a haunted object and later suffering the consequences of purchasing such items? what are your thoughts with the recent application of CGI in Filipino horror films? Are they any good? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Buy Now, Die Later teaser trailer in the comments section below:

Walang Forever Teaser Trailer Impressions: 2015 MMFF Romantic Comedy Film Featuring Jennylyn Mercado and Jericho Rosales

Walang Forever is a 2015 romantic comedy film from Quantum Films and is an official entry to the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival this 2015 under the direction of Dan Villegas which stars Jennylyn Mercado, Jericho Rosales, Carlo Aquino, Juan Miguel Severo, Jerald Napoles, Matt Daclan, Edna Vida Froilan, and Nonoy Froilan slated for a December 25, 2015 theatrical release. Let's check out what this 2015 MMFF romantic comedy entry featuring Jericho and Jennylyn Mercado Rosales has to offer.


Walang Forever
Plot / Synopsis

Mia, a celebrated writer of romantic-comedy films, is at a turning point in her life which makes it difficult for her to believe that love could last. Everything comes to a head when Ethan returns -- only for her to find out that he has become a cynic of lasting love because she broke his heart.

Watch Walang Forever Official Teaser Trailer here:

Official Walang Forever Trailer Impression
Walang Forever Film Trailer Review


So what can we say about the Walang Forever official first trailer? I find this trailer interesting as it doesn't really show much of what we can see in the film. The interview and testimonials could probably be in the film but it doesn't quite show the interaction between the lead. I find this a bit refreshing for a romantic comedy Filipino film trailer. I also give credit for the marketing team to release this trailer this October as it will be enough to build hype for the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival RomCom entry.


The Walang Forever trailer features a series of vignette of people being interviewed about a relative and relevant(?) question "Mayroon bang Forever?" ("Is there a Forever?"). Well, of course the "forever" that is being referred to is that highly romanticized lasting love that transcends life and death, thus the "forever". It looks like Jennylyn Mercado is on a roll this 2015 with another romantic film adding up to her already good portfolio. Now if only her home network, GMA Films will only capitalized on their talent's popularity with a compelling and good script. From what we see on the premise of the film, it is probably your standard romantic film and a highly relatable one as many are still hopeful of the concept of a lasting love, while others have become too cynical about the whole idea of it. Let's see what will the next "Walang Forever" trailer be like and you'll be sure that we'll cover it for you.


How about you guys? What do you think of Jennylyn Mercado as a leading lady for romantic comedies? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Walang Forever official trailer in the comments section below:

Felix Manalo Teaser Trailer Impressions: A Biopic of Iglesia Ni Cristo's Founder

Felix Manalo is a 2015 biographical drama and historical film by Viva Films under the direction of Joel Lamangan which stars Dennis Trillo (playing the role of Felix Manalo) and Bela Padilla slated for an October 7, 2015 theatrical release. Let's check out what this 2015 biopic of one of the country's most prominent religious leader has in store for movie goers?


Felix Manalo
Plot / Synopsis

FELIX MANALO is an epic historical biographical film dramatizing the life of Felix Yzagun Manalo, the first Executive Minister of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC). Manalo is regarded by the members of the INC as the last prophet of God and restorer of the true church, whom they called, Sugo (Tagalog, "messenger" or "envoy").

Source: Youtube

Watch Felix Manalo Official Teaser Trailer here:


UPDATE

You can check out the full trailer for Felix Manalo here:

Watch Felix Manalo Official FULL Trailer here:





Felix Manalo Official Trailer Impression
Felix Manalo Film Trailer Review


So what is there to say about the Felix Manalo movie teaser trailer? Well it is two-minute long clip of what I assume is the full trailer of the Felix Manalo 2015 biopic. So instead of actual lines that could give us a preview of how the writing is like in the film, we are instead presented with the film's potential good musical scoring. Guess it is a thing with teaser trailers for biopics whiich can also be observed with the Kid Kulafu (Manny Pacquiao Biopic) teaser trailer when it was first released.


The Felix Manalo Biopic teaser trailer looks excellently shot. One can immediately say that the biographical film of one of the most influential religious leaders of the Philippines has a good production value. The biopic is also a period piece that gives us sneak peak on what life is like in the late 1800 to early 1900 here in Philippines; of the struggle of "Ka Felix" in founding a religion in a Roman Catholic dominated (in terms of religion) country like the Philippines. I for one am particularly interested to see this film out of curiosity of the life of the religious leader and how they are able to execute the 1900 Philippine setting. If I were to nitpick, one observation I noticed when it comes to Philippine produced period pieces is that the costumes are too neat and clean. It is like most costumes are straight out of a Filipiniana contemporary tailoring shop which can sometimes draw one out of the supposedly 1900 period. In addition, this biopic walks a very risky and thin line as it tends to get more criticism from both the believer and non-believer of the religious organization: (1) Criticism from the non-believers as they might not be open for it and may very well call this as a propaganda or agenda; (2) Criticism from the believers in terms that they might not like how their beloved leader will be portrayed, or how the film will take some liberties from the actual history of their leader. On the latter, I think the piece is well researched and I don't think well-known celebrities who happens to be also Iglesia ni Cristo members would take part in something that will give shame to either their church or its leaders. Viva Films is actually gambling and hoping for the best with this biopic. The only question now is will it sell in the box office?


How about you guys? What do you think about the biopic of 'Ka Felix' (known to his church)? Can you set aside your religious difference just to see a film that tells the story of someone who goes against your very same church? If you are a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo, what do you think of Dennis Trillo in playing the role of Felix Manalo? Share your thoughts about the Felix Manalo teaser trailer in the comments section below:

I Do Bidoo Bidoo Teaser Trailer: Musical Comedy featuring Philippine Music Icons and the Music of the APO Hiking Society

I Do Bidoo Bidoo is an upcoming comedy musical starring the Philippines most popular music icons and is written and directed by Chris Martinez produced by Unitel Productions. I Do Bidoo Bidoo features and pays tribute to the hits of hits of the APO Hiking Society and stars Ogie Alcasid, Eugene Domingo, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano, Sam Concepcion, and Tippy Dos Santos. Let's check out the teaser for this film here.

I Do Bidoo Bidoo
Plot / Synopsis

I Do Bidoo Bidoo is about two families from two completely different walks on life will cross paths in this zany comedy musical. Heto nAPO sila! Your Philippine idols in one major comedy musical movie! I DO BIDOO BIDOO, celebrating the hits of the APO Hiking Society, written and directed by Chris Martinez, produced by Unitel Productions. COMING SOON 2012!

Watch I Do Bidoo Bidoo - Philippine Idols teaser trailer here:



I Do Bidoo Bidoo Teaser Trailer Impression
I Do Bidoo Bidoo Film Teaser Trailer Review

If Eugene Domingo is in it, then it must be good. Hopefully it will be. Music has always been of Filipinos life and the Apo Hiking Society has one of the best hits that most of us have grown familiar and fond with. So what do you get when you combine comedy, musical and the Apo Hiking Society? What you get is Do Bidoo Bidoo.

As what I can initially make up with the story, I Do Bidoo Bidoo is a film about family and at the center of it another teenage love story that will connect these two different families together. Hopefully with the help of two comedic icons (Ogie and Uge) and proper application of Apo Hiking Society's music, this musical comedy will make you forget the initial simplistic plot that this teaser has initially gave off. We'll have to wait for the official trailer to have a more detailed look on this 2012 Filipino musical film.

How about you guys, what can you say about this 2012 musical comedy film starring Ogie Alcasid (Boy Pick-Up The Movie) and Eugene Domingo (Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme). Share your thoughts about the I Do Bidoo Bidoo teaser trailer in the comments section below.

Check out the Official Cinematic Trailer for I Do Bidoo Bidoo here.

Boy Pick-Up: The Movie Teaser Trailer Impressions: Another Bubble Gang Skit Graduating to the Big Screen

Boy Pick-Up: The Movie is a comedy film from GMA Films and Regal Films under the direction of Dominic Zapata which stars Ogie Alcasid, Eri Neeman, Michael V, Dennis Trillo, Boy2 Quizon, Moymoy Palaboy's James "Moymoy" Obeso and Rodfil "Roadfill" Obeso, Antonio Aquitania, Gwen Zamora, Jackie Rice, Sam Pinto, Sarah Lahbati and Solenn Heussaff. Boy Pick-Up: The Movie is slated for a June 6, 2012 nationwide theatrical release. Let's check the teaser trailer for Boy Pick-Up The Movie here.

Boy Pick-Up: The Movie
Plot / Synopsis

Boy Pick-Up: The Movie is the film adaptation of Bubble Gang's latest famous skit "Pick-Up Lines Battle" featuring the fliptop-inspired battle of words using cheesy pick-up lines rather than well-rhyming trash talks. The film will try to tell the story of the iconic Boy Pick-Up (played by Ogie Alcasid) and Boy Back-Up (Eri Neeman) outside the Pick-Up Lines Battle Arena.

Watch Boy Pick-Up: The Movie teaser trailer here:



Boy Pick-Up: The Movie Teaser Trailer Impression
Boy Pick-Up The Movie Film Teaser Trailer Review

Ah Boy Pick-Up: The Movie... What is there to say about the Boy Pick-Up: The Movie's teaser trailer that made its debut on GMA Network? Coming from someone who's an avid fan of Bubble Gang and usually get his weekly laughs from the Philippine's longest running gag show, Boy Pick-Up: The Movie feels unnecessary.

Ogie Alcasid as Boy Pick-Up and Eri Neeman as Boy Back-Up

Some Filipinos are notorious in delivering these very cheesy pick-up lines to get the attention of their targets... I mean the ladies that can bring out various reactions (preferably a woman getting twitterpatted). Being a fan of Bubble Gang I have seen almost every Pick-Up Lines Battle episode to date. It saddens me to see how Boy Pick-Up's brand of humor starts to lost its touch after the long run. It probably might be just on the script, but ever since it got so popular, I believe its humor started to became normal... ultimately losing its brand of anti-humor. Sure it is nice to still hear cheesy pick-up lines every episode, but all those build up sometimes get squashed with the same kind of nonsensical pick-up lines used by boy Pick-Up last week. There is a limit on how many times the audience can tolerate "...kasi ang ulam na niluto ni Aling Maring ay masarap" boy pick-up punchline variant. I think that there are some jokes that need to end. Quit while they were ahead as what most people say. Like Yaya and Angelina, which was also a Bubble Gang Skit adapted to the Big Screen by GMA Films, there is a probability that Boy Pick-Up The Movie will be the last pit stop of this once was phenomenal comedic Bubble Gang skit. Like any other Bubble Gang skit it has to eventually come to an end: E.g MEV (Music English Version), MTB (Music Tagalog Bersyon), Kapitan Masa, Gagambala, Yaya and Angelina, etc. I just don't think that this film will get people excited or inspire them to spend money and watch it on theaters, and that is coming from a Bubble Gang fan and someone who adores Ogie Alcasid and Michael V. as comedians.

Women of Boy Pick-Up the Movie - Sam Pinto, Solenn Heusaff, and Sarah Lahbati

There is nothing much to make up for this teaser. It is just there to tease. Scenes featured in this trailer may not even be in the film itself. One thing is sure though Dennis will have Sarah as a love interest, while Ogie will have Solenn and that's probably where most of this will revolve around. I just don't think that fans of the skit would want to know more about Boy Pick-Up besides what they have been getting every Friday nights, or maybe it is just me. I can't vouch for every Bubble Gang fan. There will always be an audience that will support this. Even without the official film trailer released, I can say that Boy Pick-Up is one of those Filipino films which has willingly placed itself to shame just because some film producers think it would sell based from its popularity in television. The same film outfits which have been using prehistoric (traditional) marketing and movie making (writing, casting, producing) methodologies... milking something popular and current spelling doom to its original content source. Well, I might be over-thinking about this comedy film. I maybe wrong or eat up in the end all I have said here, but the teaser and the whole concept isn't giving me the right impressions. This is my impressions of the teaser to begin with. One thing is certain though, Boy Pick-Up: The Movie is not the smart kind of comedy I am looking for in a Filipino produced film. I will give this one a pass and will probably check this out once it makes it Philippine television debut which might not even take more than a year to happen.

How about you guys? What do you think of the concept of Boy Pick-Up movie adaptation? Share your thoughts about Boy Pick-Up: The Movie teaser trailer in the comments section below:

Every Breath U Take Cinema Teaser Trailer Impressions: Piolo's Back on Star Cinema's 19th Anniversary Rom-Com Film

Every Breath U Take is a romantic comedy film from Star Cinema under the direction of Mae Czarina Cruz which stars Piolo Pascual and Angelica Panganiban. The film deemed by Star Cinema as "COM-ROM" (Comedy-Romance) will have a May 16, 2012 nationwide release. Let's check out the cinema teaser trailer for Every Breath U Take.

Every Breath U Take
Plot / Synopsis

Every Breath U Take follows the story of a womanizing bachelor who doesn't believe in love and a woman desperate to find one. When their paths meet, romance ensued.

Star Cinema's first COM-ROM offering on its 19th Anniversary! EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE starring Piolo Pascual and Angelica Panganiban coming to theaters on May 16, 2012.

Watch Every Breath U Take Official trailer here:



Every Breath U Take Teaser Trailer Impression
Every Breath U Take Cinema Teaser Film Trailer Review

Star Cinema, the home of Filipino romantic films, romantic comedies or comedy romance will be celebrating it's 19th Anniversary with the return of Star Cinema's leading man and hearthrob Piolo Pascual teaming up with Angelica Panganiban on Every breath U Take. Another romantic comedy film that can elicit the feeling of "kilig" (twitterpatted) to romantic comedy (Star Cinema) film fans.

Well what can't be said about Star Cinema romantic films, that it is going to be a blockbuster success just like it has always been in the past. It is going to be your standard romantic comedy that person first falls in love with another person, then the opposite person falls in love with that person, but then some conflict arises which may affect their relationship but in the end love will come through and live happily ever after. If by any chance this film doesn't use that formula, let me be struck by lightning and not cease to exist in the blogosphere Hahahaha. Even with all of the cliche I mentioned, women or couples who love their chick flicks will definitely see this, not to mention Star cinema or Piolo Pascual fans. I personally find Angelica's character charming in this teaser, let's just wait for the official trailer that will tell the inevitable conflict that will be (and always) present on such film genre.

How about you guys? What do you think about the return of the controversial Piolo Pascual in the genre that made him popular? Share your thoughts on Every Breath U Take cinema teaser trailer in the comments section below: