"Suntok sa Buwan is the directorial debut of Bianca Catbagan, together with Jose Antonio de Rivera. Starring Joem Bascon and Daniel Fernando, the story revolves around two boxers: one, young and talented, the other, aged yet passionate. The two are headed for a collision as they prepare against each other in the bout that will define their lives. When a boy with everything to lose faces a man with nothing to lose, who will win the fight?"
Suntok sa Buwan premieres on January 22 and will run in SM Cinemas in Metro Manila and Cebu (Mall of Asia, Megamall, North EDSA, Manila, and Cebu) from January 25-31. There will be a special screening in the University of the Philippines (UP) on February 7.
It's really good that SM is sponsoring something like this for the first time. I hope they continue to do so to provide a breather and an avenue for filmmakers to have their pieces shown to the public. Oh, and I'm definitely so proud of my friend, Bia. Way to go! Support! Congratulations! :)
I can't wait for Despicable Me to show here in the Philippines. I've been waiting for months for this movie. I'm sure its cuteness won't disappoint. Hehe. So, yeah, I just wanted to share this trailer, and now, I'll go back to waiting PATIENTLY for the film. Advanced screening is on Aug 29, and it will be out in the cinemas on September 1. :) Toodles!
Prepare for the most interactive cinema experience ever in your life! SM Cinema will launch this late April its most interactive cinema ever, which would prove to be very dynamic and playful, and may insinuate hand waving motions. It will be the first ever in Philippine cinemas. Together with the advent of 3D movies in theaters, this new treat to moviegoers will prove that cinemas are still the best places for leisure. This project will be launches at the Digital Theater of SM Megamall, in time for the series of blockbuster movies this summer! Can't wait to see how it will go! :)
Earlier tonight was the red-carpet premiere of Dragon Ball Evolution at the D-Cinema of SM North EDSA's The Block. At first I was a little bit hesitant and at the same time really praying that the movie wouldn't disappoint. After I saw the movie, my uncle Martin, Sheena and me, were happy that it was a lot better than what we expected.
Before everything else, I must compliment the D-Cinema of SM North for having great visuals. Much has been said, and criticized, about the latest Dragon Ball movie in the various US movie-review blogs all over the net, but I give you my own two cents.
First of all, Sheena would definitely agree with me in this when I say, Chi-Chi, played by Jamie Chung is really hot and beautiful in this movie. Moving on, I think that the effects were good. It wasn't like anything from a trying-hard martial arts with powers whathaveyou movie.
Disclaimer: This movie isn't faithful with Dragon Ball Z, or any Anime version of it. In fact, the major differences and similarities of the movie to the source was explained in an interview. For a person who never saw or heard the story of DBZ, like Sheena, you would think that the story was good. But for a die-hard-fan, it wasn't. I think that the story could have been greatly improved, character development needs improvement, and much content has yet to be shown.
The only comment the three of us agreed on is that it was too Western - Goku, the setting. It could have been better if it was more Asian. Well that's coming from someone who lives in Asia, but I think that's besides the point.
End-all, we were surprised that it was actually better than what we expect. It wasn't dragging or boring or trying-hard. The martial arts, cinematography, and the score were good. It wasn't WOW like Star Wars or Lord of the Rings, but it's worth watching in the Cinemas.
After we watched the movie, my uncle Martin pointed out that DBE, Kung Fu Hustle and Shaolin Soccer's effects were done by the same person (correct us if we're wrong). After which, Sheena said that it was like Transformers. So to paint a better picture, think Kung Fu Hustle or Shaolin Soccer + Transformers, that's DBE.
