Gerard Bisenio

Gerard Bisenio Reviewed a movie Sat, 16 Nov 2019 9:49 AM

Doctor Sleep (2019)
R-13 Horror
Cast
Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson, Kyliegh Curran
Director
Mike Flanagan

"Doctor Sleep" turned out into something I didn't expect as it went a different direction but gotten really satisfied. It's a worthy successor of "The Shining" that didn't disappoint at all. Glad I watched the original first as I appreciated this better and some little details made more sense. Hindi na sya horror movie but more like creepy fantasy thriller, good versus evil. Tunggalian ng mga intense psychics! McGregor is consistent as always but it's the beautiful Rebecca Ferguson as the leader of the True Knot stealing the show. One of the best disturbed villains ever! Jacob Tremblay had thi... Read more

Love the Story
Nail-biting Thriller
Thought-Provoking
Gerard Bisenio Reviewed a movie Sun, 10 Nov 2019 8:08 AM

Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)
R-13 Action, Adventure, Sci-fi
Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Mackenzie Davis
Director
Tim Miller

Terminator: Dark Fate's first 5 minutes was nostalgic and shocking! For me, that's the best part of this movie apart from that over the top epic action sequence inside the plane. Medyo deja vu, actually it's the same rehashed plot using the same basic formula, gender-swapped ba. The new characters lack depth or connection kahit yung killer isn't menacing enough, a far-cry from Robert Patrick's tension-filled and atmospheric performance as T-1000 from T2 which is still the best in the series, didn't even match that Oscar winning special effects from 1991. It may not be as bad as the last 2 film... Read more
Gerard Bisenio Reviewed a movie Sun, 3 Nov 2019 10:46 AM

The Addams Family (2019)
PG Animation, Comedy, Family
Cast
Charlize Theron, Chloe Grace Moretz, Oscar Isaac
Director
Greg Tiernan, Conrad Vernon

Amboring, nakatulugan ko! Disappointing for someone who grew up watching the re-runs in the 90's. Can't really remember a scene which made me laugh, parang wala ata talaga eh. With a stellar ensemble, quite not entertaining enough as the good parts were seen already in the trailer. The only thing I liked was Lurch's musical performances. Wait for REM' "Everybody Hurts" scene. The ending was predictable and rushed. Actually mas OK pa yung mga animation sa Nickoledeon eh. For once I can now say I had regretted watching a kid's movie and this was it. Go save your money for something else. OctoPu... Read more
Gerard Bisenio Reviewed a movie Sat, 2 Nov 2019 11:22 AM

Zombieland: Double Tap (2019)
R-13 Action, Comedy, Horror
Cast
Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone
Director
Ruben Fleischer

10 years later and the whole Zombieland gang is back. I believe it's worth the wait. Can't imagine how much fun they had while filming this. Double the creative kills, double the fun! Perfect barkada movie. Sobrang riot as there were a lot of scenes that really made me laugh so hard. Just enjoyed everything especially with the addition of the lovable dumb blonde Madison na agaw eksena lagi. Emma Stone is beautiful as always, nice to see her in outrageous roles like this kahit Oscar winner na sya. And don't leave yet as there's still an end credits scene courtesy of Bill Murray! Hilarious! Gra... Read more

Fun and Enjoyable
Hilarious
Superb Cast
Gerard Bisenio Reviewed a movie Sun, 27 Oct 2019 8:14 AM

The Current War (2019)
PG Biography, Drama, History
Cast
Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon
Director
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

Isang henyo role na naman si Benedict Cumberbatch after Dr. Strange, Alan Turing and Sherlocke Holmes, this time it's scientist Thomas Edison. Paunahan lang sila ni George Westinghouse pailawin ang buong Amerika. I remember this received buzz 2 years ago when shown during the TIFF but got shelved after the Weinstein sex scandal. I'm impressed with the technical aspects of the film, the cinematography (yung mahahabang tracking shots and overhead scenes), period costumes and musical scoring; the stylised look didn't feel old at all even if it's a historical biopic. Just found it weird having Bri... Read more

Love the Male lead
Inspiring
Thought-Provoking
Gerard Bisenio Reviewed a movie Sat, 26 Oct 2019 11:16 AM

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
G Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Cast
Angelina Jolie
Director
Joachim Ronning

Feels like Game Of Thrones for kids. Hahah! Maleficent 2 is at par if not better than the original in terms of entertainment. Some arcs medyo predictable and it's great that they had the epic climax done in daylight. Disney never gets short of their stunning visual effects but sometimes medyo CGI heavy na that it turns cartoonish. Really can't think of anyone perfect to execute the role of Maleficent but Jolie, though she gets shorter screen time on this one. Si Queen Ingrith talaga yung Mistress of Evil eh. Hahah. Well, well. AwkwardDinner.DarkPhoenix.PixieMassacre.

Love the Female lead
Amazing Visual Effects
Magical
Gerard Bisenio Reviewed a movie Fri, 25 Oct 2019 6:53 AM

Gemini Man (2019)
PG Action, Drama, Sci-fi
Cast
Will Smith
Director
Ang Lee

Anyare sa "Gemini Man" ni Will Smith at Ang Lee? Hahah! Nothing remarkable other than the Motorbike chase in Colombia and digital de-ageing of Junior, almost all the good stuff was in the trailer. Flawed script, predictable plot and some inconsistent CGI. Yung may pa-kengkoy effect like fast forward ng mga bakbakan scenes na mukhang videogame. Not recommending this. Wakwenta! BioTechWarrior.Catacombs.BeeVenom.
Gerard Bisenio Reviewed a movie Sat, 19 Oct 2019 6:09 AM

Isa Pa, With Feelings (2019)
PG Comedy, Romance
Cast
Maine Mendoza, Carlo Aquino
Director
Prime Cruz

Yes, may adbokasiyang ganap! It lets you get immersed to the world and struggles of the deaf and mute. Yung sinehan tahimik lang tapos biglang may kabig ng kilig. Hahah! First time to see Maine Mendoza in a movie, in fairness kaya naman pala magdrama. That Jodi scene was hilarious! Carlo Aquino, well, brilliant as always. Iba yung hugot ng emosyon! Medyo bitin lang, but it's the good kind of bitin. Like you wanted more of Gali and Mara! ArkiExam.DoorbellLights.SoundVibrations.

Lovestruck
Heartwarming
Love the Soundtrack
Gerard Bisenio Reviewed a movie Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:04 PM

Abominable (2019)
G Adventure, Animation, Comedy
Cast
Chloe Bennet, Albert Tsai, Sarah Paulson
Director
Jill Culton, Todd Wilderman

"Abominable" feels familiar but still refreshing. May pagka "Bumblebee" or "Toothless" yung first interaction. Pambata but will definitely delight all ages. It's visually (wait for Everest's magical powers) and auditory stimulating (everytime they play Coldplay in the background or Yi doing the violin). RoofYeti.BlueberryBurst.WhoopieSnake.

Love the Story
Fun and Enjoyable
Heartwarming
Gerard Bisenio Reviewed a movie Wed, 9 Oct 2019 4:20 PM

Joker (2019)
R-16 Action, Adventure, Crime
Cast
Joaquin Phoenix
Director
Todd Phillips

"Joker" went beyond my expectations and really deserves a standing slow clap. Yung tapos na yung movie but I can't stop thinking about it. Apart from the impressive technical aspects, it's really the legendary performance of Joaquin Phoenix that made this an outstanding movie experience worthy to be watched. Just pure genius! Don't watch this because of the hype or wanted to be entertained, this is far from a "popcorn flick". It's a brilliant "art film"! I actually wanted to end this with a joke. But nah you won't get it. Hahah! LiveAudience.SinisterLaugh.YoungBruce.

Love the Male lead
Nail-biting Thriller
Thought-Provoking