Crazy Rich Asians [2018]

August 27, 2018

Robinsons Galleria, Cinema 7 (Seat K25)

Cast:

Constance Wu as Rachel Chu

Henry Golding as Nick Young

Michelle Yeoh as Eleanor Sung-Young

Gemma Chan as Astrid Leong-Teo

Directed by:

Jon M. Chu

The Story

I can say that this is a typical story of an Asian mom who needs to approve the chosen soon-to-be-life-partner of their kids. Meeting the parent/s are the most dramatic scene of this type gathering.

The Actors

Hat's off for Henry Golding for this one. For being his first time acting career ever is not a bad choice. In fact, he's really a good fit. Not having a six-pack-abs is not a hindrance to be liked by lot of girls.

I don't know why but I love Gemma Chan's character as Astrid. And I'm really convinced that she's crazy rich and fashion icon.

The Best Part

Rachel's (Constance Wu) real talk with Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh) while playing Mahjong.

Verdict

I love the story. So relatable. Not for being crazy rich of course, duh, but being having an Asian mom who's meeting a girl that is never enough for her son.

I was expecting that Kris Aquino's (Princess Intan) character to be relevant to the story because of the interview to the book writer Kevin Kwan once said that she's the highlight of the story. Wait, what? How come? Being a writer of an article that has been criticized be a highlight to the film? But I must admit, her entrance is kinda a highlight. Maybe, in that case, I would have to agree. You can feel that she's an important person to be in that room of rich people's gathering, the weeding. But her appearance can be easily remove if they wan't to because it will not affect the story. AT ALL! 

But no matter, I still love it. It made me cry, laugh and fall in love with Singapore. The only out of the Country I've been to, so a little bit bias.

Ratings: 5/5 ★★★★★

BuyBust [2018]

August 11, 2018
Ayala Malls Feliz Cinema 3 (Seat J8)
Marcos Hi-way cor Amang Rogriguez Ave., Pasig City 

Cast:

Anne Curtis as Nina Manigan

Brandon Vera as Rico Yatco

Victor Neri as Bernie Lacson

Arjo Atayde as Biggie Chen

Nonie Buencamino as Detective Alvarez

Lao Rodriguez as Detective Dela Cruz

Alex Calleja as Teban

Levi Ignacio as Chongki

Ricky Pascua as Solomon

Joross Gamboa as Manok

Sheenly Gener

Mara Lopez

AJ Muhlach

Tarek El Tayech

Maddie Martinez

Nafa Hilario

Ian Ignacio

Mikey Alcaraz

Directed by:

Erik Matti

The Story

OMG, this is not my cup of tea. Nakz! Makagamit lang ng phrase na un. Hahaha.. Ganda kc pakinggan. Pero totoo, hindi ko gusto ung story line at kung paano ito na-deliver.

Most of the fight scenes are not convincing. So weak execution. Maybe because of the Hollywood movies or even TV Series like Quantico or Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. that I've watched. Still no match. What do I expect? It's a local movie. But in all fairness, this is far better from other local action movies I've seen so far, so kudos.

Pero nako naman, anong nangyari sa bulletproof vest ni Manigan (Anne Curtis)? Bakit nawala along the way? Para ba makapaghubad? To be honest, hindi ko na nasundan paano nawala ang vest nya kc nakatakip ako ng mata tuwing may fight scenes kc ang lamya talaga. Hindi mabenta sa akin.

Distracted pa ako doon sa isang nawang babaeng agent bukod kay Manigan. Hindi ako convince sa acting nya. At may close-up shot pa doon sa abandon building. Kaloka. Sana si Mara Lopez nalang ung iniwang babae. Mas magaling pang umarte.

The Actors

I must say, level up si Anne Curtis dito. Ang tatas na nyang mag-Tagalog. Walang accent. May angas din talaga. Si Brandon Vera din, walang accent. Kahit na konti lang lines nya. Para siguro hindi masyadong mapuna ung accent nya. Pero naman, ung pakikipagsuntukan nya, halatang nagpipigil. Dahil siguro sa laki ng katawan nya at ung mga susuntukin nya mga bulinggit. Hahaha

The Best Part

The best ung scene na lumabas si Biggie (Arjo Atayde). Sa fight scene doon, doon naman ako bilib kay Anne. If double man un, still, convince ako sa paghampas-hampas nila sa character. clap clap ako doon. Plus, ang galing talaga ni Arjo. Tatatak talaga ung itsura nya buong film. Kasi siguro sya ang pinaka importanteng character sa kwento.

Verdict

Hindi ko masyadong gusto. Kung hindi siguro ako nakakapanood ng mga Hollywood movies or TV Series, maybe maganda na to. Pero kc kung sa Pilipinas lang din, wala akong mapagkumparahan dito masyado kc parang first time to na babae ang bida sa isang action film. First time nga ba? Basta to my small knowledge, first time to kya sa mga foreign actors ko lang talaga to maikukumpara.

Ratings: 3/5 ★★★☆☆