The Internship (2013)

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The Internship (2013)

Date seen: 28 October 2013

Rated PG-13, 119 mins.

IMDB User Rating: 6.2

Metascore: 42/100 (User Score: 5.9)

Tomatometer: 35% Rotten (Audience: 58%)

Movie Notebook: 8.98/10

Recommendation: A - Highly Recommended

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

Notes:

The Internship (2013) with its subtle nerd comedy and socially relevant picture of struggling members of the labor force affected by the swings of economics will satisfyingly keep you through up to the end of the flick. Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson plays their roles with justice. An awesome cast and story, though simple, might just be the best comedy flick of 2013. This might even be mentioned in the 2014 Oscars.

For your consideration:

• Acting: Vince Vaughn as Billy McMahon
• Acting: Owen Wilson as Nick Campbell
• Acting: Max Minghella as Graham Hawtrey
• Acting: Josh Brener as Lyle
• Original Screenplay
• Editing
• Production Design
• Ensemble
• Best Picture-Musical/Comedy

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Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki (2013)

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Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki (2013)

Date seen: 25 October 2013

Rated G, 100 mins

IMDB User Rating: Still to be determined

Metascore: Not yet listed

Tomatometer: Not yet listed

Movie Notebook Score: 7.95/10

Recommendation: A - Highly Recommended

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

Notes:

If you want to lighten up your feeling, Bekikang (2013) is a good choice. This flick should easily be a better pick than the cliche and trying-hard Filipino romance flicks currently showing. Rich in good comedy and genuine drama delivered effectively by Joey Paras and the rest of the cast, this might be the best Filipino comedy movie of the year. Bekikang (2013) tickles your gut and floods your eyes.

For your consideration:

• Acting: Joey Paras as Bekikang
• Ensemble

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Only God Forgives (2013)

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Only God Forgives (2013)

Date seen: 20 October 2013

Rated R, 90 mins.

IMDB User Rating: 6.0

Metascore: 37/100 (User Score: 6.3)

Tomatometer: 40% Rotten (Audience: 43%)

Movie Notebook: 6.35/10

Recommendation: D - Not Recommended

Grade: ST - Watch if you can't Sleep

Notes:

While Only God Forgives (2013) is wonderfully filmed and Kristin Scott Thomas convincingly plays her role, it fails to keep the curiosity of its viewer with dull spiels, unnecessary gore, and Vithaya Pansringarm not giving justice to the character of the antagonist Chang. Looks like the insomniacs will love this.

For your consideration:

• Acting: Kristin Scott Thomas as Crystal
• Cinematography
• Production Design

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Carrie (2013)

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Carrie (2013)

Date seen: 18 October 2013

Rated R, 100 mins.

IMDB User Rating: 6.6

Metascore: 54/100 (User Score: 7.9)

Tomatometer: 49% Rotten (Audience: 67%)

Movie Notebook Score: 7.75/10

Recommendation: C - Selectively Recommended

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

Notes:

What is good about this remake is the well-played role of Julianne Moore and satisfactory visual effects. Not really frightening, instead it will give you a pinch in the gut on why bullying should not be tolerated. Carrie (2013) is way better compared to other horror/mystery films because it has a story--thanks to Stephen King who authored the book from which this adaptation was based. 

For your consideration:

• Acting: Julianne Moore as Margaret White
• Visual Effects
• Make-up
• Costume Design

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Metro Manila (2013)

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Metro Manila (2013)

Date seen: 13 October 2013

Rated R-13, 115 mins.

IMDB User Rating: 6.8

Metascore: Not yet listed

Tomatometer: 100% Certified Fresh, (Audience Score: 85%) 

Movie Notebook Score: 9.97/10

Recommendation: C - Selectively Recommended

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

Notes:

This UK entry to the Oscars' Best Foreign Language Film 2014 category excels in depicting the life of a family drastically twisted by poverty and urbanity. Realistically portrayed by great cinematography and sincere cast, it is a genuine picture of some aspects of our humanity. Metro Manila (2013) cuts through the flesh and makes you feel the desperation and agony in an almost perfect form.

For your consideration:

• Acting: Jake Macapagal as Oscar Ramirez
• Acting: John Arcilla as Ong
• Foreign Language Film of the Year
• Directing
• Cinematography
• Production Design
• Original Screenplay

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Gravity (2013)

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Gravity (2013)

Date seen: 05 October 2013

Rated PG-13, 90 mins.

IMBD User Rating: 8.7

Metascore: 96/100 (User Score: 9.1)

Tomatometer: 98% Certified Fresh (Audience Score: 91%)

Movie Notebook Score: 9.97

Recommendation: A - Highly Recommended

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

Notes:

Gravity (2013) will pull you to your seat, have you grasp in suspense, catch your breath, and let you witness how it is to be in outer space. Sandra Bullock delivers her best since her Academy Award-winning stint in The Blind Side (2009). Alfonso Cuaron cements his name as one of the best film makers in contemporary time. The sound and visual effects are recognition-worthy. This is undeniably an Oscar contender being the best sci-fi movie in a decade--if not of all time!

For your consideration:

• Acting: Sandra Bullock as Dr. Ryan Stone
• Directing: Alfonso Cuaron
• Visual Effects
• Original Screenplay
• Cinematography
• Music
• Editing
• Art Direction
• Costume Design
• Sound 

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