REEL DEAL: James Bond Has A Secret In "SPECTRE" Teaser Trailer

The teaser trailer for Columbia Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures' “Spectre” has just been released and may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mifgVWie3as.

In SPECTRE, a cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.

REEL DEAL: Kingsman The Secret Service REVIEW

Spy movies are back and one of the anticipated movies last year was the introduction of Kingsman The Secret Service which brings a new look to spies and how they are chosen and trained. Based from the graphic novel of Mark Millar, The Secret Service, the movie is directed by Matthew Vaughn.

This spy origin story is about Gary "Eggsy" Unwin, who is an unemployed man in a troubled family find himself with an offer from a colleague of his father to join the secret services different from the MI6 and other spy agencies. He then faces the hard obstacles of being the new Kingsman which involves life threatening tests and exercises. 

Of course spy movies will never be complete with the sweet and amazing technology that has inspired a lot of us and even have became reality in the past years. Having a more detailed training story of the spy gives the human struggle before the spies became the men they are now. 

REEL DEAL: This Means War SPOTLIGHT

SPY AGAINST SPY IN “THIS MEANS WAR”

A certified ensemble of hit filmmakers takes the romantic-action genre a notch higher in “This Means War” starring Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy where best friends CIA agents and best friends discover that they are dating the same woman which ultimately affects both their professional and personal lives.

Filmmakers director McG whose worldwide hits include “Charlie’s Angels,” “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle” and “Terminator Salvation,” screen scribe Simon Kinberg who penned the incredibly thrilling films “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” “”X-Men: The Last Stand,” “Jumper” and “Sherlock Holmes,” and Will Smith as the film’s producer lock forces to create another unprecedented romantic-action-comedy movie in “This Means War.” 

In “This Means War,” Reese Witherspoon plays Lauren, a very decisive woman, but in her romantic life she's just a disaster. The man she moved from Atlanta with ended up leaving her, shattering her heart and crushing her spirits. Having been unable to date, her best friend Trish (Chelsea Handler) finally decides to help her to enter the dating world again.

REEL DEAL: SALT

Angelina did it again as she kicked butt hard with a dash of SALT. This movie is one of the awaited films this year and it did not disapoint its viewers as it proved to be worthy of being a action film to remember for life. SALT follows the life of a CIA Agent Evelyn Salt as she is set up into a spy conspiracy that involves a assasination attempt of a world leader, in an event they call Day X. This movie made me think that the USSR conspiracy is still alive and will leave you puzzed at first and craving for more at the end.

The film also stars , Liev Shcreiber, who also stared as Sabertooth from the X men origins: Wolverine, as Salt's partner in the CIA. Chiwetel Ejiofor is Peabody, who also works for the ONCIX  is on a mousehunt for the alleged spy. What made the chase more interesting is how Salt went into a transformation and also as a master of different arts. You will also love the transformations that she did in this movie, very sleek, classy yet shows an aura of a heroine.

One interesting fact is originally, Tom Cruise was the first pick to play (Edwin A.) Salt. But since Cruise has a lot of commitments at that time, so it was made into a role of Angelina. Angelina also made the stunts on this film by herself, proving that she is really one tough woman. The sequel for this one is awaited by fans and also did very well in the box office.

Deliberation time kids!

Movie summary in 3 lines:YOU ROCK SALT !

Technical Effects 5 out of 5 stars

(the truth is most of the stunts were done by Angelina herself plus the exhilarating scenes would leave you at the edge of your seats)

Plot 4 out of 5 stars (It ressurected the conspiracies!)

Popcornmeter (the rating if this movie would make you hungrier while watching) 5 out of 5 stars (Yes, I like to have SALT on my Popcorn please!)

Acting and Actors 4 out of 5 stars (Surprizingly unexpected)

DVD worthiness 5 out of 5 stars (It also comes with a SALT action barbie!)

Sequel worthiness 5 out of 5 stars (Maybe there will be PEPPER!)

Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars (Wickedly good that every scene is like a thread that is woven into a fine silk fabric, it has this fine balance of reality, mystery, action, romance and pre excitement)


special thanks to Resorts World Manila for inviting us for the premiere and alsothe opening of their cinemas
Resorts World Manila, and Newport Cinemas are located infront of NAIA 3 in Newport City.

Reel Deal: SPY NEXT DOOR

 

Its been a while since I have seen a Jackie Chan movie, because his late films were into drama and less action. Now with this movie, Spy Next Door, it made me excited to see him again in a very comedic charisma and again back to cool action! You would remember Rush Hour films with this one but the thing is his sidekicks are all kids.

The plot was simple and quite generic to action or comedy films but it has good dialogues that would make you laugh. No complications, just pure, wholesome, family fun. Actually this one passed my meticulous standards with comedy and I would recommend this movie for a night out, with family or friends. Moreover, you will also forget your stresses and problems while also being charmed by kid actors.

Now, of course if there is Jackie Chan, there is kick-ass kung-fu action! Now that make this one hot. And his signature moves with appliances, vehicles, gadgets, clothing and many more would temp you to do the same. However, please don't try them at home without medical and professional supervision.

Now, the closest movie that I can compare with this one is The Tuxedo. But for this one, since he makes action with kids makes it more funnier. I loved the youngest kid named Laura (or is it Flaura...?) that makes ironic yet innocent statements that would make you fart with laughter. She is so cute that a quote that is impressed in my mind is her statement, "I don't want to be a princess anymore, I want to be a cyborg"!

Deliberation time kids!

Movie summary in 3 lines: Spies plus Kids
Technical Effects 3 out of 5 stars (family movie, simple plot, yet funny lines)
Plot 2 out of 5 stars (I guess you got that from your recycle bin)
Popcornmeter (the rating if this movie would make you hungrier while watching) 3 out of 5 stars (Air filled my tummy while laughing)
Acting and Actors 4 out of 5 stars (Kids say the darnest things!)
DVD worthiness 3 out of 5 stars (They should include a  parkour instruction video!)
Sequel worthiness 2 out of 5 stars (no signs of future enemies, in short happy endings...)
Overall Rating 3 out of 5 stars