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Movie review: Can 2 Will Smiths save 'Gemini Man'?

Fred Hawson
Posted at Oct 11 12:30 PM

The film as a whole had a predictable story that even "Game of Thrones" writer David Benioff could not save in his rewrites of the script. Read more »

Movie reviews: 'Good Boys,' 'Above the Shadows,' 'Ready or Not'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Sep 02 06:56 PM

Here are our movie reviews of 'Good Boys,' 'Above the Shadows,' and 'Ready or Not.' Read more »

Movie reviews: 'Angry Birds Movie 2,' 'Stuber,' 'Unplanned'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Aug 26 04:35 PM

"Angry Birds Movie 2" is another one of those movies where the overly revealing trailer sapped the full enjoyment of the actual film by featuring practically all the best gags.  Read more »

Theater review: ‘Dani Girl’ is an emotional roller-coaster ride

Leah C. Salterio
Posted at Aug 24 09:00 AM

In moments of despair, the musical showed that there could always be moments of hope. The children – Dani and Marty – have unbelievable energy yet they manage to move the audience to tears. Read more »

Theater review: 'Dancing Lessons,' a play about autism, dares to face change

Fred Hawson
Posted at Aug 22 11:38 AM

This is a play about going outside your comfort zone. Read more »

Theater review: ‘Madagascar’ will make you move it, move it

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 16 06:32 PM

The loud and energetic approval at curtain call as the cast reprised “I Want to Move It,” this time joined by the audience, could only mean that they will be back for the next production.  Read more »

Movie review: 'Crawl' raises the bar for alligator films

Fred Hawson
Posted at Aug 13 03:59 PM

Irrational humans and alligator behavior notwithstanding, "Crawl" certainly turned out much better than expected.    Read more »

Rev Reviews: 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 06 06:46 PM

After much hype, the Ford Ranger Raptor is finally available in the Philippines.  Read more »

2019 Mini Cooper 3-Door Review

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 29 04:29 PM

Few cars are as iconic as the Mini Cooper. It's grown in size over the years, but is it still the fun, go-kart-feeling little car that everyone loves to drive?   Read more »

Review roundup: ‘Ang Hupa’ is Lav Diaz’s ‘most politically charged movie to date’

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 26 08:09 AM

The first reviews for Lav Diaz's newest movie 'Ang Hupa' ('The Halt') have described it as the director's most 'politically charged' yet.  Read more »

Movie review: 'The Healer' is unexpectedly engaging

Fred Hawson
Posted at Apr 17 12:44 PM

This was rather different from a typical faith-based film.  Read more »

Movie review: Cristine Reyes exceeds expectations in action-packed 'Maria'

Fred Hawson
Updated as of Mar 29 06:38 PM

This year, it is the turn of sexy actress Cristine Reyes to become an action star.  Read more »

Movie review: Bea Alonzo, Charo Santos shine in 'Eerie'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Mar 29 05:09 PM

Charo Santos had incredible screen presence, while Bea Alonzo showed her range off very well in a genre so different from the romances we are used to seeing her in.  Read more »

Movie review: Supernatural elements add spice to Nadine Lustre's 'Ulan'

Fred Hawson
Updated as of Mar 16 08:12 AM

The supernatural elements distinguished this film from other romances out there.  Read more »

Netflix review: Black-and-white 'Roma' is like a living postcard

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jan 13 09:59 AM

Filmed in glorious black and white, every frame looked like a moving, living postcard. Read more »

REWIND: 25 best Filipino movies of 2018

Fred Hawson
Updated as of Jan 01 05:39 PM

Fred Hawson lists the 25 best Filipino movies released this year.  Read more »

Movie review: New 'Grinch' movie is kid-friendly, visually stimulating

Fred Hawson
Posted at Dec 04 10:51 AM

The Grinch was actually cute, and not at all scary to look at. Read more »

Movie review: Jude Law as Dumbledore shines in 'The Crimes of Grindelwald'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Nov 20 10:45 AM

Jude Law was a fantastic choice to be the young Albus Dumbledore.  Read more »

Movie review: Rami Malek deserves Oscar nod for 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Nov 02 11:04 AM

He should figure prominently for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role come awards season. Read more »

Theater review: In new run, 'Ang Pag-uusig' remains as relevant as ever

Vladimir Bunoan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 26 01:09 PM

“Ang Pag-uusig” retains the play’s original late 1600s setting. But just as Arthur Miller used the Salem witch trials as an allegory to the McCarthy communist witch hunt in the 1950s, translator Jerry Respeto used the text as a comment on the spate of extrajudicial killings and the government’s war on drugs. Read more »