This film ticks all the boxes — giving me entertainment, escape, and experience. What makes the film truly outstanding is how it sees art as a necessity. It doesn’t matter whether or not I agree with everything the film says. The film sees its audience not merely as moviegoers, but as people trying to find their way through this Of all the films I have yet to see, I wish more of them could dig this deep and reach inside of me.

He remains to be a concept — as how the film describes him. The film is heavily reliant on the narration and the year stamps to hold the scenes together. There are meaningful changes in the characters, but the film rushes through them. She shows great promise, making her someone worth watching out for in future films. When hope begins to dim, the film finds a way to reignite it by the end.

Like the 𝘩𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘺, the film will leave you craving for more. The film introduces several problems it rarely confronts, yet it adds another complication that it doesn The film is heavily dependent on the animation side to create that sense of wonder. Before the film even ends, it’s already buried. Agot Isidro tries to save and resurrect the film, but it’s already far too late because the film is already

The film’s technicalities are above Vivamax average. The cinematography looks posh. For a story that’s supposed to be filled with rage and madness… this movie turns out to be lifeless. Katya Santos, Rey Abellana, Carlene Aguilar, Gardo Versoza Presented by: CenterStage Productions, Viva Films

Whalefall (2026) Directed by: Brian Duffield Watching the film feels more like taking a ride through These memories are forcibly inserted into the film, as though the son is obligated to accept them. Having little choice in how to process your grief is what makes this film truly suffocating. Looking back at this film, some decisions in life are really made out of necessity. This makes the film all the more of a downer.

Like a game that increases its difficulty as it progresses, the film steadily raises the stakes. The film banks on entertainment, but in doing so, it downplays the value of a game and its player. Evil resides in how the film makes the character suffer — even when the game leaves more room for strategy Cregger & Shay Hatten Based on the Resident Evil video game franchise by Capcom Presented by: Constantin Film , Vertigo Entertainment, PlayStation Productions, Columbia Pictures, Davis Films Release Date: September

Sometimes, it’s hard to stand up when religion stands in the way, but this film finds the courage to The story could have been condensed into a short film while still effectively delivering its message. Confrontations become missed opportunities to further explore the film’s themes. Rather than reinforcing obsession, this film offers representation that matters. Davida McKenzie, Nicholas Hope, Zamira Newman Screenplay by: Adrian Chiarella Presented by: Causeway Films

Nothing is normal and sober in this film. Everything is pumped up. It’s the kind of film you’ll carry with you for a very long time because it sets a standard for how sports Just when you think you know how each one will play out, the film finds a way to make every round even words is so vivid and descriptive, adding another layer of imagery to an already visually striking film This sports film pushes you to move, strive, and unlock the best version of yourself.

This is a film that simply wants to tell a story—and it does so with utmost authenticity. Films like this one are a rarity nowadays. The melody is catchy and memorable, leaving you with an LSS that lingers long after the film ends. While the film isn’t necessarily one that demands to be seen on the big screen and can be comfortably Screenplay by: John Carney and Peter McDonald Presented by: 30West, Screen Ireland, Likely Story, Distressed Films

Primetime (2026) Directed by: Lance Oppenheim Like a TV with too many channels, this film keeps switching That contrast makes him a nuanced character worth dissecting, yet the film fails to do such a thing. But regardless of whose voice is speaking, whether it belongs to the victim or someone else, the film Inspired by true events, the film ironically struggles to bring its characters to life, stripping away

Mag-iina / The Mothering (Cinemalaya 2026) Directed by: Giancarlo Abrahan Usually, when a film is overwhelmingly The film can be too mighty and grandiose in terms of approach, reaching so high that it fails to stay Towards the end, the film manages to weave everything together. And in pulling that off, the film is mothering.

The movie is filled with glaring loopholes and lazy writing, making the story unbelievable and deceitful Fernandez, Gerald Santos, Juliana Parizcova-Segovia, Chanda Romero, Migs Cuaderno Presented by: Viva Films , Borracho Films Date Released: January 28, 2022 via Vivamax A Movie Review by: Goldwin Reviews