Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (2014)

"Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo" is a 2014 MMFF historical action film starring Robin Padilla as he portrays Andres Bonifacio. This movie won Best Picture in the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival and inspite of that, it still manage to garner 8 more awards.

Synopsis: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo is a historical action epic that brings to light the powerful, true-to-life drama of Filipino revolutionary Andres Bonifacio (Robin Padilla)—one of our country’s national heroes—with his virtues and humanity, unfolding through the eyes of a young man (Daniel Padilla) in this day and age.The true story of Andres Bonifacio, a man who rose as a leader in the fight against the Spanish oppressors, and would gain the enmity of even those fighting for the same cause.

Genre: Action, Drama

Studio: Philippians Productions Inc., Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films

Director: Enzo Williams

Supporting Cast:
Vina Morales
Daniel Padilla
Eddie Garcia
Jasmine Curtis Smith
RJ Padilla
Cholo Barretto
Jun Quintana
Joem Bascon
Isabel Oli
Richard Quan
Ping Medina
Vice Mayor Isko Moreno
Rommel Padilla
Dennis Marasigan
Jericho Rosales

Amazing Movie!

MM.357 (2014)

"MM.357" is a 2014 MMFF action film starring Jeorge Estregan and Sam Pinto. This is at most, a boring movie. It did not do well in the 2014 Metro Manila Film Fest.

Synopsis: "MM.357" is a remake of the 1986 film "Muslim Magnum 357" that starred Fernando Poe Jr. and Eddie Garcia. It is about a veteran police agent Lt. Jamal (Jeorge Estregan) who was tasked to find Muslim Princess Ameerah (Sam Pinto), who was kidnapped by a notorious syndicate. Will Lt. Jamal be able to find her and stop the syndicate's operations?

Genre: Action, Drama

Studio: Scenema Concept International, Viva Films

Director: Jun Posadas

Supporting Cast:
Gwen Zamora
John Regala
Efren Reyes Jr.
Roi Vinzon
Rey Langit
Lou Veloso
Leo Martinez
Jericho Estregan

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Shake, Rattle & Roll XV (2014)

"Shake, Rattle & Roll XV" is a 2014 MMFF fantasy horror film starring Erich Gonzales, JC De Vera, Dennis Trillo, Carla Abellana, Lovi Poe, and Matteo Guidicelli. This movie opened at 6th place in the box office out of the eight films in the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival.

"Ahas" Synopsis: Sandra/Sarah (Erich Gonzales) portray the mythical twin snake of Alegria Mall/Shopping Mall.

"Ulam" Synopsis: In this segment of the horror anthology, a family is being fed by their yaya with delicious dishes that soon turns them into horrible monsters. This episode starring Carla Abellana and Dennis Trillo.

"Flight 666" Synopsis: A hijacker (Bernard Palanca) terrorizes the passengers of Flight 666. Amidst the chaos, a passenger gives birth to a "tiyanak" (a monstrous creature from Philippine mythology) that soon attacks the rest of the people inside the aircraft one by one. Flight stewardess Karen (Lovi Poe), who has a relationship with Dave (Matteo Guidicelli), together with the help of co-pilot Bryan (Daniel Matsunaga), must save them from this horrifying trip to Hell.

Genre: Horror

Studio: Regal Entertainment, Inc.

Directors: "Ahas" - Dondon Santos, "Ulam"- Jerrold Tarog, "Flight 666" - Percival M. Intalan

Supporting Cast:
Ahas: John Lapus, Ariel Rivera, Alice Dixson, Giselle Canlas, Jason Francisco, Melai Cantiveros

Ulam: Chanda Romero, John Lapus, Perla Bautista, Kryshee Frencheska Grengria

Flight 666: Daniel Matsunaga, Bernard Palanca, Kim Atienza, John Lapus, Khalil Ramos, Kiray Celis, Bentong, Betong Sumaya, Nathalie Hart, IC Mendoza, Yael Yuzon, Ria Garcia, John Spainhour, Ken Alfonso, Rocky Salumbides, Arlene Muhlach, Joy Viado, Sue Pardo

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Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 (2014)

"Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2" is a 2014 MMFF fantasy horror film starring Dingdong Dantes, Isabelle Daza, Joey Marquez, KC Montero, Lotlot de Leon, and Ms. Elizabeth Oropesa. This movie won the 3rd Best Picture in the recently concluded 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival. It the also the sequel to the 2012 film "Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles".

Synopsis: After defeating the Tiktiks in Pulupandan, Makoy returns to Manila, along with Sonia, Nestor, and other survivors of the fight. But along the way, Kubots (hairy bat-like creatures) ambush their jeep and kill Sonia, an act of retribution to avenge the death of the Tiktiks. Makoy also loses an arm in the accident. 2 years later, Nestor, with nowhere to go and no one to live with, lives in Manila with the now-hopeless Makoy. But hope is still there.

Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Action, Comedy

Studio: GMA Films, Agostodos Pictures

Director: Erik Matti

Supporting Cast:
Julie Anne-San Jose
Abra
Ramon Bautista
Bogart The Explorer
Rina Reyes
Jun Sabayton
Hannah Ledesma
Mona Louise Rey
Alonzo Muhlach

Nice Movie!

English Only, Please (2014)

"English Only, Please" is a 2014 MMFF romantic comedy film starring Jennylyn Mercado and Derek Ramsay. Both of them won the best actor and actress awards in the recent Metro Manila Film Festival.

Synopsis: Misery loves company—and two miserable people may eventually find love in each other. Case in point: the protagonists of English Only, Please. Julian Parker (played by Derek Ramsay) is a New Yorker business analyst who hires (through the Internet) a tutor who can teach him how to speak Tagalog fluently. He finds Tere Madlansacay (Jennylyn Mercado), a Bulakenya who teaches English to Korean students, among others. Julian pays Tere to translate, from English to Filipino, his hate-filled letter to his ex-girlfriend Megan (Isabel Oli). He is still hung up on his college sweetheart who, after graduation, returned home and met another man. He flies to Manila and learns Tagalog from Tere, so he can personally deliver and recite with feelings his letter to Megan. Tere herself is lovesick. She continues to see her ex-boyfriend Rico (Kean Cipriano) and lavishes him with expensive gifts in the hope of getting him back. It takes a while for Julian and Tere to break the ice. For starters, Julian is aloof and he can’t stand her tardiness. Tere, on the other hand, is perky and friendly, but she appears ditzy and unrefined. Realizing that they needed each other’s help—he, in stalking his ex at a cineplex; and she, in pouring out hurt feelings over her ex—Julian and Tere become friends and they start spending more time together.

Genre: Romance, Comedy

Studio: Heaven's Best Entertainment, Quantum Films

Director: Dan Villegas

Supporting Cast:
Isabel Oli
Tom Rodriguez
Kean Cipriano
Isabel Frial
Cai Cortez
Lynn Ynchausti-Cruz

Romantic Movie of the Year!

Feng Shui 2 (2014)

"Feng Shui 2" is a 2014 MMFF horror film starring Kris Aquino and Coco Martin. This is the second installment to its movie franchise and hopefully we could expect a third and last part in the near future. This made well at the box office. This is Coco's first horror movie with Ms. Kris Aquino.

Synopsis: LESTER ANONUEVO (Coco Martin) struggles to make ends meet for his family. He then steals the Bagua from a Chinese temple. Instantly, his financial problems get solved. He attributes this to good fortune brought in by the Bagua. Soon after, a series of deaths occur in his family and neighborhood. Lester is now victim to the Bagua’s curse. Fate leads him to an encounter with JOY RAMIREZ (Kris Aquino), the previous owner of the Bagua, which, after giving her wealth and success, took the lives of her friends and family. The past haunts her once again upon seeing the Bagua. When a fortunate incident happens at work, Joy feels that the cursed ornament has found its way back to her life. The curse has become more powerful, causing two deaths at a time. Now, she and Lester must come together and find a way to end the curse.

Genre: Horror

Studio: Star Cinema, K Productions

Director: Chito S. Roño

Supporting Cast:
Cherry Pie Picache
Carmi Martin
Ian Veneracion
Beauty Gonzalez
Rez Cortez
Ian de Leon
Martin Escudero
Elizabeth Chua
Diana Zubiri
Francine Prieto
Pinky Marquez
Joonee Gamboa
Raikko Mateo
Jenine Desiderio
Kych Cyl Minemoto
Randy See
Emil Sandoval
Froilan Sales
Rosita Lim

Must Watch Horror Movie of the Year!