JURASSIC WORLD : FALLEN KINGDOM - Isla Nublar is no more !

JURASSIC WORLD : FALLEN KINGDOM

It's been three years since we last saw these dinosaurs. The Jurassic World park has been destroyed, and the dinos were left by humans to fend for themselves. Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) and Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) were hired to go back to Isla Nublar to save the remaining dinosaurs before an active volcano erupts and destroys the whole island. But alas, there's a hidden agenda in saving the extinct animals.

This is the fifth in the Jurassic series, but there's still plenty of action and adventure with these prehistoric creatures. And there's more terrifying scenes ! Finally the dinos are off the island.

Chris Pratt brings the same charm and swagger in most of his film, while Bryce Dallas Howard is more likable here. Funny how the camera focused on her heals on her very first scene. New characters Dr. Zia, the techie boy Franklin, and the little girl Maisie are good additions to the franchise. Fans of the original trilogy would be thrilled to see Jeff Goldblum's Dr. Ian Malcolm. But he wasn't given much to do except for a short cameo.

All-in-all this is an enjoyable film that has plenty of action pieces and horror scenes. Stay for the post-credit scene where they'll take the dinos for Jurassic World 3. Co-written by Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly. Directed by J. A. Bayona. Rated PG-13.

Experience JURASSIC WORLD : FALLEN KINGDOM at SM Cinemas !

PRESS RELEASE

Witness the Jurassic World through SM Cinema’s Reel-to-Real Experience

As SM Cinema launch the Reel-to-Real Experience, the largest film exhibitor in the country recently unveiled the
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom interactive exhibit in SM City North EDSA The Block Atrium.

The interactive exhibit features dinosaur displays and the nest of Owen’s lead raptor Blue. The Jurassic World IQ
of the guests were also put into test through the dino games and quizzes, and top scorers received exclusive
Jurassic World prizes!

Movie goers can enjoy films beyond the big screen through exciting life-like interactive exhibits and engaging
activities. With this, SM Cinema makes movies come to life and enables movie goers to enjoy the full cinematic
experience, from on-screen to on-ground, and online.

See the dinos of Jurassic World through this exhibit at SM City North EDSA The Block Atrium on May 25 – June
10, SM City Fairview on June 14 – June 21, SM BF Paranaque on June 28 – July 8 and at SM City Clark on July 12 –
July 22.

Three years after the destruction of the Jurassic World theme park, Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) and Claire Dearing
(Bryce Dallas Howard) return to the island of Isla Nublar to save the remaining dinosaurs from a volcano that's
about to erupt. They soon encounter terrifying new breeds of gigantic dinos while uncovering a conspiracy that
threatens the entire planet.

Catch Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom at IMAX, Director’s Club and SM Cinema branches nationwide
starting June 6. Book your tickets now through the new website, www.smcinema.com or for an even more
convenient experience, download the SM Cinema app now through the App Store and Google Play.  You may
also follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for more information! 

DEADPOOL 2 - A Great Sequel !

DEADPOOL 2

After the resounding success of his debut outing, the fourth-wall breaking anti-hero returns for more adventures. The first one gave us a superhero like no other. He's the funniest in the Marvel universe; heck, he's the funniest of them all  ! This time he is faced with the super soldier from the future - Nathan Summers a.k.a. Cable. Cable travelled to the present time to eliminate a young mutant who grew up to kill Cable's family. It's up to the merc with a mouth to try and stop the formidable cyborg.

Wade Wilson tried to recruit more heroes, which he called X Force, to form his own mutant group and protect the young mutant from Cable. But the results didn't turn out as expected. From the group stood out Domino (Zazie Beetz), whose super power is being lucky. 

Ryan Reynolds is once again in his element here, with his perfect comedic timing, and ability to poke fun at everything. While Josh Brolin who played the Mad Titan Thanos in Avengers : Infinity War, is now Cable - the genetically- enhanced soldier who's out on a mission. Brolin fits his role to a T.

I wouldn't say that this is a better film than the first one - it's just as great ! But there's definitely more action in it, and more characters to deal with.

Written by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Ryan Reynolds. Directed by David Leitch (John Wick, Atomic Blond). Rated R. From 20th Century Fox. Note : Stay for the mid-credit scenes.

SM TELABASTAGAN opens this May 18, 2018 !

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Step into the movieverse with SM Cinema Telabastagan
SM Cinema Telabastagan opened its doors for its Blessing Day on May 17 (Thursday) and officially, to movie
goers on May 18 (Friday). SM City Telabastagan, which can be found in the northern part of the city, is the third
SM mall in San Fernando City, after SM City Pampanga and SM City San Fernando Downtown.

SM Cinema will take you to greater heights with the newest movie destination in Telabastagan. Take your family
with you to the movies as SM Cinema opened six digital theatres with comfy seats, optimum surround-sound
system, and delectable snacks.

Guests received a double cinematic treat from SM Cinema Telabastagan as they experienced the advance special
screening of Solo, A Star Wars Movie, from the iconic franchise ‘Star Wars’, and Truth or Dare, a horror-slasher
movie with a twisted take on the classical game.  There were galactic fan cosplayers and a display of Avengers:
Infinity War characters to celebrate the opening of the cinema. These movies blockbusters were shown in state-
of-the-art digital cinemas located at the second level of the SM City Telabastagan.

The opening weekend, from May 18 to May 20, is the perfect opportunity to sit back, watch, and enjoy the
movies as all films during that weekend will be 50% off for the guests, regardless of screening times! The fun
doesn’t stop there, as Snack Time launched its exclusive Tasty Combos priced at only PhP 100.

Don’t miss out on the fun and festivities as SM City Telabastagan is sure to be the site of many great movie
moments.

For more exciting offers and bookings, visit the SM Cinema website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM
Cinema app through the App Store and Google Play.  You may also follow /SMCinema on facebook and
@SM_Cinema on Instagram for more information and updates! 
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A QUIET PLACE - Wanna stay alive ? Be quiet !

A QUIET PLACE

A family of five moves very quietly in a grocery store, trying to salvage any supplies left. They communicate thru sign language only. The youngest child found a toy airplane. But the dad took it and removed the batteries. When the parents stepped out of the store, the eldest daughter gave the airplane back to the youngest, and smiled. On their way back home, while the family walked barefoot on a bridge, what followed was the first tragic scene in the movie.

This is a unique horror movie as it will make you want to be silent, even though you really want to scream your lungs out. There is very minimal dialogue in the movie. The monsters are alien predators that are blind but have strong sense of hearing. If they hear you, they hunt you !

The husband and wife team of John Krasinski and Emily Blunt star as the parents of a suburban family trying to survive by keeping silent. They are just amazing here. With Blunt as a pregnant wife who tries to keep her family together, while Krasinski is the husband who will do everything for his wife and kids. Krasinski is not only an actor, but also a co-writer and director of the  movie.

This is one of the best horror movies I've seen in years. There is good character development, nice build-up of suspense, and it will make you care for the whole family. It is also well-acted by the whole cast. Millicent Simmonds who is deaf-mute in real life plays the eldest daughter while Noah Jupe is the son who tries to be as brave as his father. Co-written by Bryan Woods, Scott Beck and John Krasinski. From Paramount Pictures.  Rated PG-13.

The Avengers Hall - Avengers Assemble !

The Avengers Hall

Earth's mightiest heroes landed on SM City North Edsa The Block last April 6, 2018 to launch the Avengers Hall which showcases the Marvel heroes life-sized statues and also the six Infinity Stones with Thanos and the Infinity Gauntlet. Bloggers and cosplayers were around to celebrate the culmination of Marvel Films 10 year anniversary. T-shirts, pillows, toys etc. are on sale at the event.

The Marvel heroes are at SM City North EDSA The Block on April 6 - 18, SM City Bicutan on April 22 - 28, SM Southmall Concourse Area on April 23 - 30, SM Mall Of Asia Atrium on May 7 - 14, SM City Telabastagan on May 14 - 27, and SM City Manila on May 20 - 31.

You can catch Avengers : Infinity War in IMAX, Director's Club, SM Cinemas nationwide when it opens on April 25. You may book your tickets now  through www.smcinema.com or better yet, download the SM Cinema app on App store and Google Play for a more in-depth experience.

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READY PLAYER ONE - A Visual Delight !

READY PLAYER ONE

It's the year 2045. People are living in stacked-up crates like cartons on top of each other. To escape their humdrum lives, almost everyone is immersed in a virtual reality world called Oasis. Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan), a typical 20-something guy is obsessed with the Oasis and its creator. When the inventor, James Halliday (Mark Rylance) died, he left an easter egg for everyone to search. Whoever finds the easter egg will get to control the Oasis, and will inherit the company worth half a trillion dollars.

This is based on a 2011 best-selling novel by Ernest Cline. Several pop culture references are in it which are mostly from the '80s movies, games, and music. Everytime a familiar scene, music, or character appears, I get a jolt as the fanboy in me remembers those times.

The movie is a visual delight ! Oasis is like heaven for gamers where anything is possible. Your only limit is your imagination. But alas, not everything in it is good. There's the dark side too. There are creatures who would try to destroy or eliminate you. And everyone's on a race against everybody.  It's about finding an easter egg, where there's plenty of easter eggs. 

It's amazing how the director placed all those characters in one coherent narrative. I never had so much fun with nostalgia. Clearly, Steven Spielberg can still make fun and great movies. He is back to doing what he does best !  From Warner Bros. Pictures. Rated PG-13.