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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 »

TOFARM review: 'Tanabata's Wife' is smart, unique, impressive

Fred Hawson
Posted at Sep 14 11:22 AM

The screenplay was smartly written with lines in Japanese, Ilocano, and Kankanaey.  Read more »

Movie review: Subdued but powerful 'Goyo' delivers timely message

Fred Hawson
Updated as of Aug 31 06:41 PM

Compared to the fiery and bombastic "Heneral Luna," "Goyo" is a more subdued and reflective affair. Read more »

PPP review: Erich Gonzales shines in 'We Will Not Die Tonight'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Aug 16 11:02 AM

Erich Gonzales did very well as an action heroine, which was a major departure from the roles she did in her previous TV or film work.  Read more »

PPP review: 'Bakwit Boys' tells heartwarming story of brotherhood

Fred Hawson
Posted at Aug 15 09:34 PM

Jason Paul Laxamana's script worked in its simplicity of story and depth of message about brotherhood, love of music, and moving on from adversity.  Read more »

PPP review: 'Signal Rock' is another Chito Roño masterpiece

Fred Hawson
Posted at Aug 15 11:06 AM

Director Chito Roño has created another engaging modern masterpiece about rural life in our country.  Read more »

Cinemalaya review: 'Mamang' will put a smile on your face

Fred Hawson
Posted at Aug 10 04:47 PM

Despite her rare screen appearances, Celeste Legaspi impressively essayed the complex role of Mamang. Read more »

'Superbly directed' and a 'must-see': 'BuyBust' wins over critics after New York premiere

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 17 05:44 PM

Reviews for 'BuyBust,' her first action movie in her career, began filtering in this week, following its premiere at the New York Asian Film Festival --and they'll all been glowingly positive. Read more »