Movies now showing in the Philippines on the last week of April and first week of May

It's labor day on May 1, most people will probably go to the mall and watch a movie on this regular holiday in the Philippines.

If you are planning to watch a movie this week, here are the list of some of the movies currently showing and will be shown starting May 1 in the Philippines:

• Iron Man 3
• It takes a Man and a Woman (Filipino Film)
• Oblivion
• Olympus has Fallen
• Dark Skies [May 1]
• Trance [May 1]
• One Piece Film: Z (Anime) [May 1]
• At Any Price [May 1]
• The Bride and the Lover (Filipino Film) [May 1]

Iron Man 3 is now showing in the Philippines

Iron Man 3 is now showing in the Philippines.  This is the 3rd movie of Iron Man, with Robet Downey Jr. reprising his role.  It's a fact, without Robert Downey Jr., there is no Iron Man movie, and definitely no Avengers movie.  That is why he gets the big bucks.

I think this movie will be shown in Philippine theaters for more than a month.  Then, Man of Steel will take movie theaters by storm.

I don't know until when, Robet Downey Jr. will play the role as Stark.  I predict, if he gets tired of the role, no one can replace him just as easily.  He is a hard actor to replace. Robert Downey Jr. is Iron Man.

Korean Channels on Cignal Satellite TV provider

There are only two Korean Channels in Cignal Satellite TV. There is the M Channel and Arirang World TV.

M Channel or Channel M has variety of shows like new Korean Dramas, Talk/Reality shows featuring famous Korean stars and mostly K pop music videos.

While Arirang World TV is comparable to NHK World TV. This channel has news and shows that promote Korean culture.  There are other channels that show Korean drama dubbed or subtitled, but this two channels are the ones straight from Korea, at least that's what I think.

M Channel mostly have English subtitles with Korean spoken language, while the Arirang World TV has English spoken content as well as Korean spoken language with subtitles.

Movie showing in the Philippines on the first week of April

It is a slow week for movies on the first week of April.  There have been no change picture this week, since the last change picture happened on March 30, Saturday.

The following movies are currently showing in the Philippines:

• It Takes a Man and a Woman (Filipino Film)
• G.I. Joe: Retaliation
• The Croods
• OZ the great and powerful
• The Host
• The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

Most Filipinos want to watch, "It Takes a Man and a Woman" movie, since it's the 3rd installment of successful movies between Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz.  G.I. Joe: Retaliation was beaten in the box office by It Takes a Man and a Woman movie, in the Philippines.

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone: Movie Review

I was able to watch the movie "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone", yes it's a comedy.  In a sentence, I can say it's a popcorn movie.  You don't have to think much to enjoy it, and it gives you a few laughs with an easy, predictable story.  As expected from Jim Carrey and Steve Carell movie, you learn something and laugh over their hi-jinks 

I like the movie, but would I watch it again? The answer is a maybe, just to see Jim Carrey make an ass of himself.

How was the visual?

Visually the movie was good.  It's not a high computer visual movie, but you know there is some in it.  The camera work is good, so is the editing.


How was the story?

Story is the typical story of someone, forgetting their roots.  Where in someone has been on the top for so long, just to fall from grace, and have to learn to cope with their failure and rise up again.

It's the usual Hollywood story, even kids will know they have seen it a couple of times before.  So yeah, there isn't much twist and turns to this movie, but the writing is good.  Dialogue is natural, story is coherent and easy to follow.


How was the movie overall?

Overall, I give this movie a 3.5 out of 5 stars. The story is nothing new, it's almost not that fresh but still a good movie to enjoy.  I think, the target audience of this movie are the Jim Carrey fans, teens, and people in their early 20's.  Although, kids may enjoy this, but there are some scenes, that are not for kids.  So if you plan to watch this with kids, they will probably enjoy it, or they will ask you lots of questions during and after the movie.

Movies Showing in the Philippines on the last week of March 2013

The following movies are shown in the Philippines on the last week of March:

• So Undercover
• Django Unchained
• Aparisyon (Filipino Horror movie)
• The Croods
• Dracula
• Oz the Great and Powerful
• The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
• Must Be Love (Filipino Movie)
• 21 and Over
• Jack the Giant Slayer
• G.I. Joe: Retaliation [Showing on March 30]
• It Takes a Man and a Woman (Filipino Movie) [Showing on March 30]
• The Host [Showing on March 30]

Hope you enjoy your weekend.  And in Roman Catholic Countries, it is the Holy Week.  It will be a long weekend in the Philippines.

OZ: the Great and Powerful - Movie Review

I was able to see this movie on it's second week in cinemas.  Oz: The Great and Powerful, is a movie for all ages.  I find it fun and interesting movie to watch.

All I can say, the target audience for this movie is probably kids.  I know kids will love this film and leave the cinema in awe.

How was the visuals?

Visuals were stunning.  I know the target medium for this film was 3D, but I watched it on ordinary film, it looks impressive on 2D, what more if you saw it in 3D?


How was the story?

Story was predictable, given it's trying to live up to the Wizard of Oz movie.  It pretty much is following on that formula.  And it being a prequel, you pretty much know the ending.


How was it Overall?

Overall, I give this movie a 4 out of 5 stars.  The reason is that, although the visuals are good, there is something lacking in the movie.  But Overall, this is one fun movie.  I laughed during the movie and appreciate it being light-heart at its best.

It's a good movie to watch and escape reality for about a couple of hours.  A recommended film for me, go watch it with the kids.  The kids will enjoy it, if they have an open mind and smart enough to understand some of the grown-up jokes.