Movie Review: Interstellar

It's hard to imagine that two years have passed since The Dark Knight Trilogy wrapped up with The Dark Knight Rises, and now that we've reached the end of the year 2014 - we get the newest IP helmed by the director of the films that breathed new life and interest to the Caped Crusader - the one and only Christopher Nolan.

His newest movie, aptly titled "Interstellar", is the British-American director's attempt at space exploration and science fiction... In this case outer space and mankind's attempt to find a new home in the midst of a terrible environmental disaster that is slowly killing the Earth. With a magnificent cast led by the likes of Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, paired with some ambitious storytelling and rich cinematography, this is a film that dares to venture into the unknown while telling a story that is very much rich in emotion and what makes humans persevere to do make the impossible possible.

Having seen the film in IMAX during its press screening thanks to the folks from Warner Bros. Philippines, here is my review of a movie that embodies Nolan's spirit as a filmmaker and his desire to explore and tap into uncharted territory all the same. Opening on November 6th, be prepared for a sci-fi space tale like no other with Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar".

Movie Review: Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends

It has come to this... The FINALE that resolves everything and determines the outcome of an epic battle between two legendary swordsmen with the fate of Japan hanging in the balance. If there was a satisfactory conclusion needed to wrap up a story arc, Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends delivered on that and fulfilled its promise to be an epic finish to a two-part tale that saw lots of epic battles and an emotional journey come full circle for a man who has vowed never to kill again and fight for the sake of peace.

After a successful debut and premiere of "Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno" last month (see review here) which also saw members of the cast and director visit Philippine shores, Warner Bros. Philippines once again brings Kenshin Mania to theaters with "Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends", and the hype and anticipation to see the climactic battle between Himura Kenshin and Makoto Shishio has never been more intense. Getting to see the premiere last week, I was all for the big showdown and climactic finish to the live action adaptation of the infamous "Kyoto Arc", and what we got in the big screen is pretty much a decent serving of all things that could wrap up a story nicely.

I got to see an advanced screening of the film last September 18, and while the movie was simply as awesome as a fan could have it, here's another thing that made my day... Seeing the Rurouni Kenshin Philippines cosplay crew gracing the premiere and posing with style.

So without further ado, here's my review for the currently playing "Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends", with special thanks going out to WB Philippines!

Naturally, SPOILER WARNING, so READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Movie Review: The Maze Runner

Movies based from books and novelizations seem to be a growing trend these days, and much of the film adaptations take some liberties and deviate from the source material to present something that's genuinely faithful but fresh for the cinematic experience. The same principle holds true for The Maze Runner -  a film based from the book by James Dashner.

As a film that sets the stage for a series of movies based on Dashner's other works, this is one adventure directed by Wes Ball that I wasn't expecting to get into or see, but am pretty glad I did thanks to 20th Century Fox PH. If you need some insight on what to expect, here's the review for reading and contemplation on what this young adult suspense and action vehicle can offer to its audience.