Movies Philippines: Ang Babae sa Septic Tank (2011)

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Ang Babae sa Septic Tank (2011)

The Woman in the Septic Tank (2011, 2012)

Date seen: 15 July 2012

Rated UR, 87 mins

IMDB User Rating: 7.3

Metascore: Not yet available (User Score: tbd)

Tomatometer: Not yet available (Audience: 61%)

Movie Notebook Score: 9.0/10

Recommendation: C - Selectively Recommended

Grade: QT - Watch if you want to have a Quality Time

Notes: 

Eugene Domingo delivers with excellence which might lead you to think that this movie was intentionally written for her. This film will hook you to your seats and glue your eyes to the screen. 

After watching this movie:

You'll keep asking "did she? really?"

For your consideration:

• Acting: Eugene Domingo as Mila/Herself
• Screenplay
• Cinematography
• Costume Design
• Musical Score

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Scores are as of this posting.

Movies 2012: Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)

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Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)

Date seen: 13 July 2012

Rated PG, 94 mins

IMDB User Rating: 7.0

Metascore: 50/100 (User Score: Not yet available)

Tomatometer: 46%, Rotten (Audience: 65%)

Movie Notebook Score: 6.80/10

Recommendation: B - Recommended for kids and for the kid-at-heart.

Grade: GT - Watch if you want to have a Good Time

 

Notes:

While the series has always provided us installments that can stand alone as a film--that benefit those that haven't seen the previous movies--the same formula has been employed from it's predecessors. And the dangerous trend common to all series, maybe except for a few, is that waning appeal. Nevertheless, the movie manages to make you laugh and the kids will surely adore this fun film.

After watching this movie:

You'll think about the sequel--if there will be, would Ice Age: The Dawn of Man be next? 

For your consideration;

• Voice: Wanda Sykes as Granny
• Soundtrack: Chasing the Sun as sung by The Wanted

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Scores are as of posting.

Movies 2012: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)

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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)

Date seen: 10 July 2012

Rated R, 105 mins

IMDB User Rating: 6.5

Metascore: 42/100 (User Rating: 6.6)

Tomatometer: 34%, Rotten (Audience: 59%)

Movie Notebook Score: 8.80/10

Recommendation: B - Recommended for appropriate ages.
Grade: GT - Watch if you want to have a Good Time

Notes:
The plot may be an oxymoron but this film deserves a nod not only in the technical aspects but  as well as in acting, writing, costume design, and make-up. It is a well-brewed fantasy-horror-drama flick.

After watching this movie:
You should always remind yourself of what you've learned about Lincoln in your history class.

For your consideration:

• Visual Effects
• Make-up
• Costume Design
• Sound
• Editing
• Ensemble

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Scores are as of this posting.

Movies Philippines: Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme (2012)

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Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme (2012)

Date seen: 07 July 2012

Rated PG-13

IMDB User Rating: 6.5

Metascore: Not available

Tomatometer: Not available

Movie Notebook Score: 6.0/10

Recommendation: B - Recommended for those who want to laugh. 

Grade: GT - Watch if you want to have a Good Time.

Notes:

Funniest that I have seen this year, so far. Eugene Domingo delivers, as expected. 

After watching this movie:

You'll might have your neck tilted to your right shoulder. 

For your consideration:

• Acting: Eugene Domingo as Kimmy/Dora

We Bought a Zoo (2011)

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We Bought a Zoo (2011)

Date seen: 05 July 2012

Rated PG, 124 mins

IMDB User Rating: 7.2

Metascore: 58/100 (User Rating: 6.8)

Tomatometer: 67%, Fresh (Audience: 78%)

Movie Notebook Score: 7/10

Recommendation: B - Recommended

Grade: GT - Watch if you want to have a Good Time

For your consideration:

• Acting: Matt Damon as Benjamin Mee
• Acting: Colin Ford as Dylan Mee
• Acting: Maggie Elizabeth Jones as Rosie Mee
• Ensemble

Movies 2012: The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

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The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

Date seen: 04 July 2012

Rated PG-13, 136 mins

IMDB User Rating: 7.8

Metascore: 66/100 (User Rating: 7.5)

Tomatometer: 71%, Certified Fresh (Audience: 84%)

Movie Notebook Score: 9.0

Recommendation: A - Highly Recommended

Grade: QT - Watch if you want to have Quality Time

Notes: 

Way much better than the previous films of the Spider-Man franchise. The cast delivers their craft in acting, a movie-goer does not usually expect that in a blockbuster movie especially when it's all about superheroes--and, that is surprising for those who does not know Andrew Garfield, Martin Sheen, Sally Field, Emma Stone, and Rhys Ifans. The screenplay was satisfactory than the previous Spidey movies. Visual effects, editing, sound, and cinematography were commendable. The Amazing Spider-Man was amazingly moving, exciting, and undoubtedly entertaining.

For your consideration:

• Acting: Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man/Peter Parker
• Acting: Martin Sheen as Uncle Ben
• Acting: Sally Field as Aunt May
• Visual Effects
• Sound 
• Editing
• Cinematography
• Screenplay

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Scores are of this posting.