10 January 2018

JR's Movie Reviews - GET OUT

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Get Out
GET OUT
Year of Release: 2017
Date Watched: 03 January 2018
JR's Rating: ðŸ”Ÿ (10 out of 10, Masterpiece)
"The Real Horrors of the African American Experience"

⭐️ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ⭐️

POSITIVES
➕ Damn Scary
➕ "No, No, No" Scene by Georgina
➕ Hypnotism of Chris
➕ Idea of Brain Transplantation
➕ Use of Black Symbolism
➕ Weird Acting Housekeepers
➕ Nods to Classic Horror Flicks
NEGATIVES
none







Get Out made waves in 2017, and as I watched and review this film, all I can do is just applaud in my mind at how amazingly this film tackling racial relations in America was done in the most symbolic sense. "Get Out" is what audiences will root out for the main character in this film due to how sadistic and manipulative the villains are. With what is considered to be the best horror film in this modern era, Get Out explores Chris's stay in his girlfriend's house (The Armitages family) which soon turns out to be a weird outing due to the black housekeepers and horrific due to how the family treats Chris. Chris must have to get out of this residence as soon as possible due to him being the next transplantation victim of the Armitages. Well, I made mention of the word transplantation because this film explores the idea of moving the brain of an elderly man or woman to that of a healthy young person ensuring immortality of the former. Symbolically, with a black person being the host, the movie represents how white people control the minds of the black to be submissive to their dominion or their mindset. Actors in this film really presented their characters in the most outstanding sense with Mrs. Armitage, the deranged hypnotical woman of the household, and Georgina, the weird acting maid, the most notable ones. Georgina's "No, No, No" defined the best scene in this film making you guess why she is crying despite giving an equally laughing statement. The setting, cinematography and directing was a huge boost factor in this film that gives nods to various classic horror flicks which includes the opening scene reminiscent of Halloween, close-up shots from The Silence of the Lambs and the guests that reference Rosemary's Baby. The plot twist is something to look out for as you will never get out of your seats while watching this film. The real horror of this film is not the idea of mind control but rather the issue of racism that still exist up to this day. From comedy to horror real quick, Jordan Peele is a director to look out for in the horror genre. And Get Out is a movie to look out for in the 90th Academy Awards, it remains one of my personal picks as a contender for Best Picture.

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Time Published: 10 January 2018 (8:00 PM)

09 January 2018

JR's Movie Reviews - SIARGAO

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Siargao
SIARGAO
Year of Release: 2017
Date Watched: 04 January 2018
JR's Rating:  (10 out of 10, Masterpiece)
"Falling In Love With The Majestic Island of Siargao"

 ⭐️ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ⭐️

POSITIVES
➕ The Picturesque Siargao
➕ Amazing Direction and Cinematography
➕ Jericho Rosales
➕ Erich Gonzales
➕ Environmental Advocacy
➕ Surfing in Siargao
➕ Night Life & Places in Siargao
➕ Hugot Lines & Songs
NEGATIVES
none









This film made me want to visit Siargao before I die. Siargao is really a place to sought out for, all the more proven by the picturesque scenes complemented with its realistic story from the movie of the same name. Siargao, the movie, brings us to the island of Siargao, referred to the characters as their home, where we engage into two struggling relationships, one coming from Manila and the other a return to Siargao. Erich Gonzales's character represents life from the congested city scape brought up by too much publicity through technology wanting to escape such scene thus going to Siargao but eventually returning home. Jericho Rosales's character represents the same escape to Siargao from his known stature in the city and a try at rekindling a failed love from his home of Siargao. Well, home is of the essence here since that's what this movie is all about. I can't help but feel calm and inspired by how beautiful this movie was made - all-natural and relatable that you really feel the authenticity of all elements, most importantly the acting and environment, in this movie. Siargao feels home, both the movie and island. I can't wait to go to Siargao soon just with how awe-inspiring this movie is. It's even rare that I watch a movie that relies more on its cinematography and directing rather than it's editing, Siargao is all too natural. Amazing masterpiece by Paul Soriano. One of the best I've seen in recent memory.

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Time Published: 09 January 2018 (8:00 PM)

08 January 2018

JR's Movie Reviews - ANG PANDAY

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Ang Panday
ANG PANDAY
Year of Release: 2017
Date Watched: 28 December 2017
JR's Rating:  (6.8 out of 10, Okay)
"Not Bad for Coco Martin's Directorial Debut"

POSITIVES
➕ Coco Martin as Panday and Director
➕ Ensemble Cast of Veteran Actors
➕ Ang Kagubatan (Dwarves Scene)
➕ Aura's Coming Out Scene
➕ Introduction Scene
➕ Tondo Brawl Scene
➕ Special Effects and Good Camerawork
NEGATIVES
➖ Terrible Sound Mixing
➖ Unnecessary Jokes + Fillers
➖ Evident Fake Action Scenes (No Blood)
➖ Jake Cuenca as Lizardo
➖ Mariel de Leon as Flavio's love interest



Though not perfectly crafted, Coco Martin's interpretation, portrayal and direction of Ang Panday is surprisingly good despite him to take the directorial seat for the very first time. For me, it is an action-packed teleserye done in feature length form. Ang Panday executes Carlo J. Caparas's comics of the same name which lets the youngest of the Flavio bloodline fight and ultimately defeat Lizardo, the head of a demonic empire consisting of aswangs and manananggals that threaten the city of Manila. Amazingly, the effects done on this film was done in an almost hollywood-like manner, an achievement indeed in the Filipino use of technical and special effects. Some action scenes, however, seems to be fake due non-usage of blood and observable inconsistencies but Coco Martin's hands-on stunts are a saving grace from such. The introductory scene was already astounding making you really anticipate on what's next to come. The Tondo Brawl scene was action-packed and remains my favorite in this film. The Kagubatan's river was really picturesque and realistic. The dwarves' scene was cute, the healing of Flavio by diwata was also good but Flavio's removal of the sword was the best. Aura's coming out was a symbolical addition in a the film and not a filler that was meaningless. Though the movie has an astounding veteran actors backing it (like Gloria Romero, Jaime Fabregas, Eddie Garcia, Jaclyn Jose, Lito Lapid), the film was not saved by some actors - Jake Cuenca and Mariel de Leon - who seem to have a hard time to portray their characters effectively. The sound mixing in some scenes was terrible as some dialogues can't already be heard and were irritating while watching the scenes. There were a lot of meaningless filler scenes that could have been also removed in the mix. I can't help but praise though the amazing camerawork done in this film that proves Coco Martin's future in directing. Ang Panday remains to be the better choice against some mainstream movies this MMFF season.

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Time Published: 08 January 2018 (8:00 PM)
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