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Reviews Movies 2025 Sampung Utos Kay Josh Directo Marius Talampas

Reviews Movies 2025. Sampung utos kay Josh Jerald Napoles, Pepe Herrera, Irma Adlawan

Director : Marius Talampas

Writer : Sherwin Buenvenida

Stars : Jerald Napoles, Pepe Herrera, Irma Adlawan

Sampung Utos Kay Josh (lit. 'Ten Commandments For Josh') is a 2025 Philippine black comedy film written by Sherwin Buenvenida and directed by Marius Talampas. The main stars is Jerald Napoles and Pepe Herrera. This is the last film written by Sherwin Buenvenida as he died on June 2024.

The film is about a good samaritan meets satan when he experienced bad luck and violate the ten commandments.

Joshua de Guzman (Jerald Napoles) is a devout Catholic who is always active in spreading the mantra that Jesus is the Boss in our lives and we must always follow His orders.

Joshua de Guzman (Jerald Napoles) lives with his religious mother Elizabeth (Irma Adlawan) in their house filled with religious icons. Elizabeth (Irma Adlawan) works as a commercial loan manager at Kalayaan Bank, under her manager Mr. Montes (Mortiz Weight). The boss's daughter Ella (Debbie Garcia) is his Lover.

Josh's blessed life was all messed up and collapsed one day when the NBI (Joel Saracho and Raffy Tejada) accused him of embezzling money from the bad loan. Her mother was diagnosed with a serious illness. His office buddies -- kleptomaniac Bill (stand-up comic James Caraan), sex maniac Eli (VMX stud Albie Casino), and Josh fan Zoren (MTRCB GB Labrador ad dad) -- help Josh overcome his faith and obedience to his Boss Jesus floundering .

Jerald Napoles has starred in dramas lately, especially “Instant Daddy” (2023) and “Seoulmeyts” (2024), but he has had to act in more serious dramas than others. From playing Lods in “Rewind” (2023), Pepe Herrera plays a nag who taunts Satan here, but I don't get the point of all that fruit he's brandishing. The jokes and gags from the ensemble of supporting comic pals may have some misses or shock value, but in general they are

Religion has always been a thorny topic in films, but writer Sherwin Bienvenida and director Marius Talampas take a firm stance on this, pushing the edge of the R16 rating. The story is an adaptation of the Book of Job, and entire scenes are dedicated to this parallelism. Comedy can somehow lighten the mood, but the point is clear. Of course, there are still some cliche scenes that seem ridiculous, all done with a slapstick spirit.

Review Movies 2024, Movies Katas Tagalog Philippines

Review, Movie Katas 2024 Tagalog Philippines Movies

Director : Roe Pajemna

Writer : Roe Pajemna

Stars : Sahara Bernales, Yda Manzano, Chester Grecia

Katas (2024) Carmina works as a maid in a mansion and soon finds out about the secrets of their dirty masters, Alex and Grace.

The Katas film stars have all starred in several films that are no less exciting, such as:

Sahara Bernales, is known for Hibang (2023), Katas (2024) and Salakab (2023).

Cariz Manzano, is known for Katas (2024).

Nickname ,Rosamay Poliquit, Yda Manzano is known for Sa iyong mga haplos (2001),

May sayad (1998) and First Time (2003).

Aria Bench ,is known for Bedspacer (2024), Katas (2024) and Torn Heaven (2023).

Chester Grecia is known for Katas (2024), Tayuan (2023) and Torn Heaven (2023).

Katas is a Filipino drama film released on February 9, 2024. The film was directed and written by Roe Pajemna, and stars Sahara Bernales, Yda Manzano, Chester Grecia, and Cariz Manzano.

This film tells the story of Carmina, a housemaid who works in a luxury house owned by Alex and Grace, a husband and wife couple who seem perfect.

However, behind the facade of happiness and luxury, Carmina discovers dark secrets involving infidelity, violence, and greed.

Storyline

Carmina is a poor girl who comes from the village. She goes to the city to look for work and ends up being accepted as a housekeeper at the home of Alex and Grace, a wealthy couple who have a daughter named Aria.

Carmina hopes to send money to her family in the village and enjoy her new life in the city. However, he did not expect that his job would lead to a world full of intrigue and suspense.

Alex is a successful entrepreneur who has many businesses and projects. He appears to be a good husband and father, but actually he has a mistress named Mara, a beautiful model who he often takes to luxury hotels. Alex also engages in dishonest and corrupt business practices, which makes him make many enemies and threats.

Grace is a housewife who takes care of her house and children. She appears to be a loyal and loving wife, but in fact she is also having an affair with Ardy, a young man who works as her family's personal driver. Grace also has a possessive and jealous nature, especially towards Carmina, who she suspects is having a relationship with Alex.

Aria is the only daughter of Alex and Grace. He is a sweet and cheerful teenager, who knows nothing about his parents' secrets. She is good friends with Carmina, whom she considers an older sister. She also likes Chester, a boy who lives opposite her house, who turns out to be the son of Alex's business enemy.

Carmina, who initially knew nothing about her mistress's personal life, begins to realize that something is not there in the house. She often heard noises, crying and hitting from Alex and Grace's room.

He also found suspicious items, such as women's underwear that did not belong to Grace, wounds on Alex's body, and cash stashed in secret places. He also felt tension and hostility from Grace, who often scolded and criticized him for no reason.

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Movie Review HALIPAROT 2023 , VIVAMAX Philippines

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Stars : Aiko Garcia, Matthew Francisco, Maui Taylor

Director : Bobby Bonifacio Jr.

Genre : Drama

Writers : Wiro Michael Ladera, Maya Diaz

Synopsis :

Haliparot (2023) When a young woman experiences sexual awakening, she will find it difficult to resist temptation – even if it means sleeping with her mother's boyfriend.

Aiko Garcia : Aiko Garcia is known for Haliparot (2023), Call Me Alma (2023) and Balik Taya (2023).

Maui Taylor : Maui Taylor was born on June 28, 1983 in Brighton, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Ang huling birhen sa lupa (2003), Gamitan (2002) and Bugbog sarado (2003). She is married to Anton Sabarre.

Matthew Francisco : Matthew Francisco is known for Deleter (2022), Haliparot (2023) and High on Sex (2022).

The Filipino film Haliparot will be played by newcomer artist, Aiko Garcia.

There are also the names Maui Taylor, Matthew Francisco and Aerol Carmelo.

What is the story or synopsis of the Filipino film Haliparot?

The following is a review adapted by tribunpekanbaru.com from the Vivamax YouTube account.

The Filipino film Haliparot tells the story of a widow who lives with her only daughter.

Suddenly, the princess asked whether her mother didn't want to remarry?

As time went by, the mother apparently fell in love with a man named Jerric.

After living in the same house, conflict occurred.

Because the princess, played by Aiko Garcia, is attracted to Jerric.

He often pays attention to Jerric when he is at home.

In fact, Aiko Garcia peeked at Jerric who was taking a shower until a forbidden feeling arose.

Starting from here, Aiko Garci had an illicit relationship with Jerric.

However, their relationship is also felt by their mother, played by Maui Taylor.

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CALL ME ALMA (2023) Review Movies Philippine | Tagalog | Vivamax

CALL ME ALMA (2023) Vivamax Production

Genres : Philippine Drama

Director : Mac Alejandre

Writer : Ricky Lee

Stars : Jaclyn Jose, Azi Acosta, Mon Confiado

Summary

Call Me Alma (2023) This film tells the story of Alma, who is an upper class bar girl. She has decided that prostitution is her profession, her means to achieve her dreams and happiness. But she likes two men, a rich lawyer and a bank executive whom she calls Tiger Joe and Kabayo.

Azi Acosta , Azi Acosta is known for Hugot (2023), Sitio Diablo (2022) and Pamasahe (2022).

Call Me Alma 2023 Movie is about high-end bar girl Alma, who turns to prostitution to achieve her dreams. Meeting her long-lost mother, Sheila, uncovers a painful past, testing their resilience as women. Azi Acosta and Ms. Jaclyn Jose are roped in for the lead roles in the Vivamax film “Call Me Alma”.

Vivamax Original's Call Me Alma is a powerful story about resilience, identity and the inseparable bond between mother and daughter. Alma, better known as Azzi Acosta, finds herself in the world of high-end bars and prostitution. He has taken a firm decision to make this his profession, a way to achieve his dreams and find happiness. His clients are usually rich people, and two of them have a special position in his life: Tiger Joe, a rich lawyer, and Kabayo, a bank executive.

But there is more to Alma's story. A student who loves him very much is also his constant mentor. His life takes an unexpected turn when Sheela, an old street prostitute, played by Jacqueline Jose, enters his world. Amazingly, Sheila claims to be Alma's long-lost mother, who had to make the heartbreaking decision to hand her over to strangers after she was born.

Call Me Alma 2023 Cast and Crew –

Movie Name – Call Me Alma

Lead Cast – Azi Acosta and Ms. Jaclyn Jose

Director – Mac C. Alejandre

Writer – Ricky Lee

Web Series Release Date – 01 September 2023

Cast – AZI ACOSTA, JACLYN JOSE, AIKO GARCIA, MON CONFIADO, JOSEF ELIZALDE, GOLD ACERON, CHAD SOLANO, SOLIMAN CRUZ

Online Streaming Platform – Vivamax

Associate Producer – Dianne Asuelo

Supervising Producer – Niña De Castro

Producer – Vincent Del Rosario III

Executive Producer – Vic Del Rosario Jr.

Producer – Valerie S. Del Rosario

Creative Producer – John Philip Doria

Associate Producer – Lea Cassandra D. Solas

Music – Von De Guzman

Cinematographer – Daniel Uy

Editor – Celina Marie Donato, Benjo Ferrer

Production Design – Ericson Navarro

Production Management – Emerald Suarez

Assistant Director – Celestine Allyza G. Mission

Sound Designer – Immanuel Verona

Editorial Department

Colorist – Timmy Torres

Creative Supervisor – Roni Benaid

Sisid Tagalog Movies (2022) Brillante Mendoza

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Sisid (2022)

A marine biologist tasked to rehabilitate a fish sanctuary, falls for Dennis, his diving assistant. The situation takes an unexpected turn when Jason’s wife, Abby, finds out of the clandestine relationship between Jason and Dennis.

Stars : Paolo Gumabao, Vince Rillon, Kylie Verzosa, Christine Bermas, Irma Adlawan

Director : Brillante Mendoza

Marine Biologist Jason and his wife Abby goes to Pola, Mindoro where he is tasked to lead the rehabilitation and preservation of a fish sanctuary. There, he meets his diving assistant Dennis and the two hit it off instantly.

As days and the world is getting older–so as people evolve as well. Brillante Ma Mendoza‘s SISID is a film that could reflect what humans have become these days.

Love cannot be love if there is no tolerance. Perhaps that’s what the filmmaker is simply trying to tell today’s audience. Judging on how the approach of the film’s storytelling, it’s not formulaic, but it retains elements that sell to the old or young moviegoers.

SISID is about a mature married man who got smitten with a soon-to-be father young man.

The married couple, Jason and Abby (Paolo Gumabao and Kylie Versoza) have been trying to have a baby for over five years but to no avail because of the latter’s illness.

During Jason’s assignment as a marine biologist, where he had to lead the rehabilitation and preservation of Pola, Mindoro’s fish sanctuary–he met Dennis (Vince Rillon), his diving assistant.

The two hit it off instantly.

Dennis has a problem of his own—his girlfriend Tanya (Christine Bermas) is pregnant.

As days went by, both Jason and Dennis developed feelings for each other—eventually giving in to their sexual desires. Things got even more complicated when Abby caught Jason and Dennis in the act.

In the end, both men had to part ways.

Its plot is simple. Mendoza made it complex because of his approach to his actors to portray the characters he imagined as two-dimensional.

The silence employed in the film and the scenic underwater cinematography promise its audience an adventure they can experience through the lenses that the international director has captured in his lenses. Moviegoers would feel like diving into the ocean’s bed, together with Jason and Dennis.

The location is a perfect setting to develop the budding relationship of the two male leads. True, the ocean has this kind of pull on Jason, drawing him nearer to the mystery of Dennis’s personality. Mendoza didn’t intend to create a spectacular kind of production design.

The natural beauty of Pola, Mindoro is enough to contrast the couples’ life in Manila. Jason’s exploration of the place is like exploring his newfound fondness toward Dennis.

Kudos to the sensitive acting of its lead stars–Gumabao, Versoza, and Rillon. Mendoza succeeded in encapsulating the emotions of the characters via the actors’ nuanced acting.

J.A. Redmerski’s words in The Edge of Always are reflected in SISID, “I guess sometimes the greatest memories are made in the most unlikely of places, further proof that spontaneity is more rewarding than a meticulously planned life.”

What is admirable about this piece that Mendoza did was his efforts in not exploiting his actors to expose much of their skins. He chose to tease his audience instead. The BL theme that Viva may be trying to capitalize in promoting the film–is not a screaming one. It’s up to the moviegoers if they’d tag it as a BL story.

Attraction to the same sex like man-to-man can be a spontaneous encounter, not necessarily a serendipitous, romantic affair all through and through. In short, Mendoza didn’t force the bond between Jason and Dennis to progress further. It’s up to the audience to interpret its possible continuing story.

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'Class of 2018 Movie Review " 2018 Filipino teen suspense " #reviewmovies

Class of 2018 Movie Review " 2018 Filipino teen suspense "

Class of 2018

When Section Zamora contracts a mysterious virus during a field trip, they are quarantined by the military in an abandoned facility. Students Ada, RJ, Princess, and Migs fight for their survival as they deal with the dangers of the infectious virus and politics among untrustworthy classmates.

Director : Charliebebs Gohetia

Writers : Charliebebs Gohetia , Jericho Aguado

Stars : Sharlene San Pedro, Nash Aguas, Kristel Fulgar, CJ Navato, Kiray Celis, Lara Fortuna

Class of 2018 is a 2018 Filipino teen suspense–thriller film directed by Charliebebs Gohetia. It stars Sharlene San Pedro and Nash Aguas. The film was produced and distributed by T-Rex Entertainment. It premiered in the Philippines on November 7, 2018.

T-Rex Entertainment, an independent Filipino production company which started in late 2015, began producing Class of 2018 during the first half of 2018. The project was headed by its executive producer Rex Tiri, who had produced films such as dark comedy Patay na si Hesus in 2016 and comedy-drama musical Deadma Walking in 2017.

Del Pilar National High School hosts a class full of rejects. Section Zamora, the name of the 12th grade class, goes on a field trip to Mt. Bantayog for an earth science project. During their excursion, one of them contracts a mysterious virus. Due to its disturbing symptoms, the whole section is quarantined by the military in an abandoned facility. They are soon forced to fight for survival as the unknown virus spreads. Anyone who is infected develops intense aggressiveness and a thirst for violence. Main characters Ada (Sharlene San Pedro), RJ (Nash Aguas), Princess (Kristel Fulgar), and Migs (CJ Navato) fight for survival as they deal with the dangers of the virus and politics among untrustworthy classmates.

"Class Of 2018" follows the students of Section Zamora, the section where Del Pilar National High School’s young misfits, losers, and delinquents usually end up in. Everyone knows that anyone in Section Z has no chance of a good future. When Section Z goes on a field trip to Mt. Bantayog for an Earth Science project, one of them contracts a mysterious virus. The infected student quickly develops disturbing symptoms, eventually driving him to attack the rest of his classmates. Out of nowhere, the military swoops in and quarantines the class in an abandoned facility somewhere deep in the forest to control the spreading of the virus. While inside the quarantine zone, everyone in Section Z is forced to fight for survival. Their issues with each other arise as quickly as the spreading of the mysterious virus, which heightens the infected’s aggression and thirst for violence. Believing that a proper future is waiting for them outside, the surviving students gear up to fight their infected classmates, who have transformed into mindless violent monsters. With the additional threat of the military who quarantined them for suspicious reasons, will the students make it out alive?

"Class Of 2018" doesn't really work as a horror film. It's more of a scifi thriller infused with some comedy. Imagine "The Maze Runner" meets "Battle Royale" with a Pinoy flavor. Its premise may not be new to us since we have seen many stories about experiments gone wrong in movies, but the script from Charliebebs Gohetia and Jericho Aguado manages to be interesting enough as they stuffed it with many twists and turns. Gohetia, who recently directed the Cinema One Originals comedy film "Bagyong Bheverlynn", infused the story with effective humor that creates a perfect balance between violence and laughs. The production values were okay, plus it has some nice visuals (despite some rough CGI), particularly the playful cinematography.

But the biggest aspect as to why the film works is because of its cast. It was so nostalgic to watch Sharlene San Pedro and Nash Aguas together since I have witnessed these two grow up from those cute little child actors back then to the teens that they are now. Their acting prowess were on full display of the film. NashLene fans will also get their money's worth because of their sweet little moments together. Kiray Celis was so fun to watch as your typical mean girl/ queen bee. I don't know why Michelle Vito keeps on getting typecast as the dumb rich or mean girl in movies ("irregardless?") but to her credit, she does the job really, really good. CJ Navato was okay as the nerd of the group, though he didn't really have anything to do except to make theories about what's going around them. Ethan Salvador and Jomari Angeles (both from the film "2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten") did a great job with their roles as Nash Aguas' buddies. Lara Fortuna was a revelation as the ass-kicking fighter in the group. But it was Kristel Fulgar who stole the spotlight as the mean girl turned good girl of the class. Her character was the most interesting one among the class. Kristel's performance was probably the best in the film. Her funny and quirky portrayal added to the enjoyment of watching the film.

Of course, the film isn't that perfect. It has several plotholes, some really bad characters who always choose making stupid decisions (like risking your life and another person's for a necklace?), and those weird visions of the characters' future whenever they die. The scares also don't work that much. I also sensed that some of the characters don't feel any danger at all.

Despite its flaws, "Class Of 2018" is a pretty engaging and amusing teensploitation. And aside from its entertainment value, it's also a morality play on today's society and a critique on this generation's youth, in the guise of a teen horror thriller with lots of comedy. It has its moments of fun and thrills, and loads of fan service. It's the type of film best enjoyed with friends as it promises viewers a really good time at the cinema.

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I Love You, Hater Movie | Kris Aquino, Joshua Garcia | Comedy Romance

I Love You, Hater Movie Kris Aquino, Joshua Garcia | Comedy Romance | Philippines

I Love You, Hater Movie Philippines

¨“Movie Synopsis¨“

Joko is a boy trying to help his family survive, while Zoey is a girl hoping to prove herself to the world. Opportunity rises when Sasha is looking to hire a new personal assistant. Just one catch - they have to compete against each other! Will their own goals prevail, or will they set aside their differences and find true happiness and love in the end?

Special Movies: Kris Aquino, Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto, Ronaldo Valdez, John Estrada, Al Tantay

Country : Philippines

Genre : Romance, Comedy

Production Co : Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions

'I Love You, Hater' is still a creature of formula but its charm makes it hard to hate

There is one scene in Giselle Andres’ I Love You, Hater that makes the film almost worth all of its very many problems.

Noteworthy for several reasons

Zoey (Julia Barretto), clearly ecstatic, is in front of Joko (Joshua Garcia), her rival of several weeks for the position of assistant to media magnate Sasha (Kris Aquino).

She tells Joko of a sacrifice (which involved her lying to Sasha) and it weirdly does not result in the loving gratitude that she might have expected. Joko, dumbfounded because he knows how Zoey values honesty, begs her to tell him why she did it.

Out of perhaps the whole absurdity and foolishness of her feelings, Zoey starts to cry and confesses of her love for him despite knowing that he will never love her back because he is gay.

However, Joko is not gay.

He has been pretending to be gay just to have a stab at the lucrative job under Sasha. He also loves Zoey, and admits it, along with the fact that his being gay is all a ruse. Zoey doesn’t take it lightly, and her tears of self-pity quickly turn into tears of rage because of the betrayal of someone she has gotten to love to the point of embarrassing herself.

The scene is noteworthy for several reasons.

The scene allows Barretto, who has proven herself in previous films as a very fine actress, an opportunity to churn out a nuanced performance, one that is understanding of the subtle differences of various emotions conveyed by the act of crying.

Barretto’s performance however wouldn’t have been possible if the narrative, which is unabashedly convoluted right from the get go, didn’t unspool so relentlessly to reach such an emotionally affecting and surprisingly authentic confrontation between the two stunted lovers.

At least at that point of the movie, it works.

It almost seemed that its roundabout way of tackling the value of truth within the realm of relationships, profession, and even sexuality makes complete sense. It almost seemed that some of its brushes with insensitivity when it comes to portraying gays or their manners of coming out had some more reason to them than an attempt at amplifying either drama or comedy, which the film commits to quite feverously. The film is funny when it needs to be. It shifts to romance or drama with ease and mechanicality.

In fact, it almost seemed that the film was making a real statement and not just some palatable moralism that has always been tied to these commercial love stories.

There certainly are surprising loose ends that provoke. Sideplots, like the ones involving Zoey’s estranged father or Sasha’s ex-husband, are never granted the resolutions expected from rom-coms that ambition happy endings for everyone.

This can be interpreted to point to a more progressive direction for the genre considering that the repercussions of the loose ends are to portray women realizing their worth despite the neglect of the men in their lives.

I Love You, Hater is still a creature of formula.

It avoids cutting deeper than it should. It dwells on easily recognizable dilemmas and all the loud feelings that come with them. This isn’t bad at all, but its being simplistic does lead to several problems, most especially if its conceit is grounded on issues that require a little bit more sensitivity.

Oozing with charm

With all its problems, I Love You, Hater is a film that is hard to love.

Thankfully, it is also oozing with charm, making it a film that is harder to hate.

Source – Rappler com

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Kasal | The Wedding (2018) Review Tagalog Movies

Kasal | The Wedding (2018)

¨“Movie Synopsis¨“

Kasal is a 2018 Filipino romance drama film starring Bea Alonzo, Derek Ramsay and Paulo Avelino. The film was directed by Ruel S. Bayani and produced by Star Cinema.The film marks Derek Ramsay's comeback film for Star Cinema.

The film is about the story of a public school teacher, Lia Marquez (Bea), who, when deciding to marry Cebu’s most eligible bachelor and mayoral candidate, Philip Cordero (Paulo), is thrust into working with her ex-boyfriend Wado dela Costa (Derek) when he comes back into her life.

Lia is set to marry Cebu's most eligible bachelor and mayoral candidate Philip. Conflict begins when Lia's ex boyfriend Wado works for them in a project that will potentially help Philip win the elections.

Special Movies: Bea Alonzo, Paulo Avelino, Derek Ramsay, Christopher de Leon, Cherie Gil, Ricky Davao