MMFF

UNMARRY

UnMarry (MMFF 2025) Directed by: Jeffrey Jeturian Minsan sa isang pelikula, hindi mo kailangan ng mga pasabog o kahit anong gimmick. Magkwento ka lang nang maayos at magbigay ng magandang istorya, makakarating at makakarating ang mensahe sa puso’t isip ng mga manunuod. Yun ang matagumpay na nagawa ng pelikulang ito. Ambilis husgahan ng mga karakter base sa kanilang kahinaan at pagkakamali. Ngunit hindi kayang manghusga ng pelikulang ito. Ipapakita lang nila kung ano ang nangy

Dec 21, 2025

MANILA'S FINEST

Manila’s Finest (MMFF 2025) Directed by: Raymond Red The film is set in 1969, a pivotal year in Philippine history when Martial Law appeared to be the only “solution” to the nation’s crises. It should depict a time of political unrest, economic instability, and growing military threats. However, none of these truly come through on screen. There’s no action, thrill, or drama unfolding. World-building is weak, with scenes jumping from one to another without establishing context

Dec 18, 2025

REKONEK

Rekonek (MMFF 2025) Directed by: Jade Castro 8 na magkakaibang istorya ang mapapanuod sa pelikulang ito. Aabangan mo kung paano nila pagdidikitin ang lahat sa dulo. Nakakatuwa kapag unti-unti ka kang nakaka-konek ng dots sa paggitan ng mga karakter. Kung kelan malapit ka ng kumapit sa kanila, biglang ililipat ang eksena. Alanganin ang flow. Dahil paiba-iba ang nakikita mong karakter, napuputol din ang pagbuo sa mga relasyon. Nauudlot ang mga namumuong emosyon. Kulang sa mga e

Dec 18, 2025

CALL ME MOTHER

Call Me Mother (MMFF 2025) Directed by: Jun Robles Lana Tunay na kahit sino man ay maaaring maging nanay—kung meron kang pusong mapagmahal, oras na ilalaan, at pag-aarugang hindi matatawaran. Hindi gaanong naipakita ang mga aspetong iyan sa pelikulang ito. Biglang napamahal na lang ang bida ( Vice Ganda ) dun sa bata ( Lucas Andalio ). Kulang sa pagbuo ng genuine connection at bonding moments. Tatanggapin mo na lang na mahal nila ang isa’t isa dahil yun ang kanilang sinasabi.

Dec 17, 2025

THE KINGDOM

The Kingdom (MMFF 2024) Directed by: Michael Tuviera Naipakita ng pelikulang ito kung ano ang magiging hitsura ng Pilipinas kung hindi...

Dec 24, 2024

AND THE BREADWINNER IS

And The Breadwinner Is (MMFF 2024) Directed by: Jun Robles Lana Kapag sinabing Vice Ganda movie, napakadaling sabihin na panget yan....

Dec 24, 2024

STRANGE FREQUENCIES

Strange Frequencies (MMFF 2024) Directed by: Kerwin Go Having watched 516 Filipino Movies over the last five years, 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴 is a breath of fresh air by delivering quality horror entertainment to the table. It’s not revolutionary by global standards. But when talking about local cinema alone, this is already a major and notable achievement. The jumpscares are well-executed. They’re not the scariest, but they don’t look cheap. Most of them happen u

Dec 24, 2024

UNINVITED

Uninvited (MMFF 2024) Directed by: Dan Villegas Sa unang bahagi, pakiramdam mo ay uninvited ka sa mga eksena. Naglalakad ang bida at...

Dec 24, 2024

HOLD ME CLOSE

Hold Me Close (MMFF 2024) Written & Directed by: Jason Paul Laxamana The movie is about touch and senses, yet it fails to be touching....

Dec 22, 2024

ESPANTAHO

Espantaho (MMFF 2024) Directed by: Chito Roño May potensyal sana ang istorya, pero ang panget ng pagkakagawa. Ang sagwa ng flow. Walang...

Dec 22, 2024

ISANG HIMALA

Isang Himala (MMFF 2024) Directed by: Pepe Diokno More limelight is given to the visuals, leaving the characters on the background. The production design is aesthetically beautiful, but it’s not fully utilized. The cinematography looks like a caricature, losing the sense of reality in every scene. Ramdam na ramdam ang kahabaan ng pelikula. Hindi maganda ang takbo ng istorya. Biglang napuputol ang mga eksena. Wala kang masyadong sinusundan na karakter. May nangyayaring kaguluh

Dec 22, 2024