Showing posts with label action. Show all posts
Showing posts with label action. Show all posts

Saturday, November 12, 2022

Marvel's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Ever since the death of Chadwick Boseman, the actor famed for playing the Black Panther, chances of making the sequel movie has thrown into complete turmoil but for the folks from Marvel, the story of the Black Panther lives on because they don't want to end like this. In response, the newest chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has arrived and it promises to be a fitting tribute for the Black Panther.

Marvel's Black Panther:
Wakanda Forever

The newest MCU installment, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, is by far the darkest installment the MCU franchise has ever faced but it's by no means one of the most thrilling movies to come out in the fall season.

In this movie, Wakanda is facing the brink of destruction as the kingdom mourns the passing of King T'Challa, the Black Panther. With Namor, the king of Talokan, and the whole world turning against Wakanda, it's up to those who are loyal to T'Challa to protect their beloved kingdom by any means necessary.

A Black Panther movie without the Black Panther delivered moviegoers with a sorrowful undertone but all that sorrow transformed into fury and all that fury transformed this movie into a balls-out explosive action with all of the drama involved. 

Drama aside, Wakanda Forever is another Marvel masterpiece that celebrates the heroines who made it possible just like other MCU movies like Captain Marvel and Black Widow, but it's more than that because the main heroines in this film are paying tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman. Yes, there are hints that the MCU franchise is getting diverse but with Wakanda Forever, it's slowly tipping the scales and fans would really wish there should be more MCU flicks like this that celebrate women in action.

With sorrow, rage, and a hint of girl power, Wakanda Forever is a clear sign that the Black Panther story goes on and as hinted with the arrival of a new Black Panther in this movie, it's worth passing it on.

Sunday, October 30, 2022

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022 game)

Years after the rebooted Modern Warfare game engulfed the world in flames with its intense campaign missions and explosive multiplayer mayhem, looks like the sequel of the rebooted Modern Warfare has arrived and it's going to be more explosive than the last one.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
(PS5)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
(Xbox)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II has been reborn for the new generation courtesy of the cooperation between Activision and Infinity Ward and this reborn sequel brings fans and newcomers to the series explosive action as expected from the CoD franchise. Do you want war? This game will give you war.

The single-player campaign mode pits players on a globetrotting action as one of the operators of Task Force 141 as they're tackling multiple conflicts worldwide. The campaign mode gives players a taste of what's like in the game such as weapons, vehicles, and gadgets that will help them survive through various missions, whatever it takes.

Having enjoyed the solo-player campaign mode, you can enjoy MW2 your way with online multiplayer action featuring tons of explosive modes to take on as well as the brand new Special Ops mode with co-op gameplay. Later on, MW2 will be compatible with the new and more explosive Call of Duty Warzone battle royale game featuring the brand new sandbox mode. There will be tons of post-launch content coming soon so stick around.

If you've enjoyed the 2019 reboot of Modern Warfare, the 2022 reboot of Modern Warfare II is going to be more intense as you'll be making some thrilling moments in this sequel that is going to be as realistic as the real-world wars facing today. This is how Call of Duty rolls nowadays, letting players experience wars without leaving the comfort of their homes or a flat or wherever they're hibernating nowadays.

Saturday, July 23, 2022

Kamen Rider Revice: Battle Familia / Abatarou Sentai Donbrothers: Shin Hatsukoi Hero

From the heavyweight champion of Japanese superheroes comes this summer's double movie presentation of the currently airing tokusatsu series; Kamen Rider Revice and Abatarou Sentai Donbrothers!

Kamen Rider Revice: Battle Familia /
Abatarou Sentai Donbrothers: Shin Hatsukoi Hero

First up, there's Kamen Rider Revice: Battle Familia. In this movie version of the current installment of the megahit Kamen Rider franchise, the Igarashi family and the organization known as WEEKEND are fighting against a terrorist group known as Area 666 as well as a mysterious foe known as Chimera. As the terrorists are causing havoc all over, it takes more than the power of family to defeat this terrifying menace, whatever lay ahead.

In Abatarou Sentai Donbrothers: Shin Hatsukoi Hero, the Donbrothers are starring in their own movie! Wait, what's this? They're starring in a romantic comedy movie? With zombies? What is going on? A terrifying monster's causing all this and it's up to the Donbrothers to save the day before they're stuck being in a movie forever!

This double superhero movie presentation is ready to turn up the heat for tokusatsu fans and ready or not, these heroes are out in the open, ready to get you with their mindblowing moments. Enjoy!

Sunday, July 10, 2022

Thor: Love and Thunder

The god of thunder returns on his most exciting adventure as he and his friends are on an all-out riot against a terrifying god killer in the MCU's newest installment.

Thor: Love and Thunder
Thor: Love and Thunder

Thor: Love and Thunder is the latest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe where the god of thunder teams up with old and new faces in this all-out riot. Set moments after their victory from Avengers: Endgame, Thor tries to find some peace and quiet until Gorr the God Butcher unleashed an evil plot to eradicate all gods. Teaming up with his old flame Jane (who now wields the Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor), King Valkyrie, Korg, and the Guardians of the Galaxy, they must work together to foil Gorr's sinister plot before it's too late. How hard can it be?

This movie goes to show that superheroes can't go on a break, especially for an Asgardian god like him. Still, this hilarious rollercoaster ride delivers high-voltage moments that will bring viewers edge-of-their-seat fun and excitement from start to finish. Explosive action, intense thrills, and comic relief, this is what Thor's latest adventure is all about and it's one of the must-watch movies of the summer season.

If you want a movie that will rock your summer, consider this.

Saturday, June 11, 2022

Jurassic World Dominion

The final chapter of the Jurassic series has arrived and it's the apex predator that will reign the summer movie season by all means necessary. This final chapter promises to reign the summer box office in a way no other installment from the Jurassic era has done before.


The saga that started in Jurassic Park ends here in this ultimate and thrilling finale where characters from Jurassic Park and Jurassic World joined forces in an epic globetrotting adventure set moments after the devastating events from Fallen Kingdom. It's an all-out hell on earth now that genetically-created dinosaurs reached the top of the food chain.

With thrilling moments, new and classic Jurassic dinosaurs including the iconic Tyrannosaurus Rex, and explosive effects some would call it a cliche, the final chapter of the Jurassic saga is more than enough to keep moviegoers hanging at the edge of their seats from the start to the very end. While most sequels of the Jurassic era, from The Lost World to Fallen Kingdom, failed to deliver the monstrosity of the first Jurassic Park movie, this one finally delivered what the fans wanted. Not only does this installment come through the top, it ultimately devours it completely. 

This is the ultimate Jurassic experience that fans will remember forever. The final chapter of the Jurassic era has reached the top of its food chain. The ultimate apex predator of the franchise. Although it's sad to say goodbye to one of the most iconic movie franchises in history, rest assured that this is the ultimate send-off that really ends it not just with a bang but a massive roar heard around the world.

Saturday, May 28, 2022

Top Gun: Maverick

After a two-year COVID delay, the long-awaited sequel to the iconic action movie that stars Tom Cruise as a fighter pilot has finally soared into theaters, in time before the summer starts.

Top Gun: Maverick
Top Gun: Maverick

Top Gun: Maverick is the long-awaited sequel to one of the most iconic action movies in ages. Cruise reprises the role of Pete Mitchell, TAC Name: Maverick, as he's training a detachment of graduates for a specialized mission that will push them to the limit. With the fateful encounter of pilots named Rooster and Goose, Maverick prepares for the ultimate mission of his life.

The Tomcats and Hornets have finally soared into theaters after a two-year delay that shocked fans of the classic Top Gun movie into waiting. Now that it's here, this is something those who've watched the first Top Gun movie won't have their word on it. Like the first one, Top Gun: Maverick lets the jets do the talking more than the actors in this movie because the sky is their stage and the jets are the stars of the film, not the actors themselves. Although more flying than dogfights, which is a bit of a drama for this sequel, it's more than enough to deliver the closure Top Gun needs.

Whether you are familiar with the original Top Gun movie or not, the sequel is a must-watch, especially for those who want to be like Maverick and the other Top Gun pilots. It's great to be back in the danger zone for one last time.

Friday, May 13, 2022

Shin Ultraman

After having a blast on reimagined versions of iconic classics such as Shin Godzilla and Shin Evangelion, a gigantic Japanese superhero is getting the "shin" treatment as part of the Shin Japan Heroes Universe.

Shin Ultraman
Shin Ultraman

Created in honor of five-and-a-half decades of Ultraman, this reimaging of the classic Japanese superhero brings fans a bold and dramatic new take on the giant superhero the world loves.

Because this is a bold new take on Ultraman, this movie has nothing in common with the iconic 1966 TV series. The SSSP you'll see in this movie has nothing in common with the SSSP from the TV show because the producers wanted to deliver the drama and the nonsense this movie delivers. 

With almost no gimmicks involved in the making of this serious reimagining, Shin Ultraman is explosive force majeure fans and newcomers to the Ultraman franchise should check it out for themselves...although some may find that the Ultraman appeared in this reimagining looks skinny compared to the real thing, giving suspicions that our favorite giant went on a workout before filming.

Despite its odd undertones, Shin Ultraman is the no-nonsense reimagining that deserves to follow the footsteps of Shin Godzilla and Shin Evangelion. Like it or not, this movie is not really a show-off and it sure knows how to be taken very seriously.

Saturday, May 7, 2022

Marvel's Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness

Last year's Spider-Man: No Way Home demonstrated to fans the devastating but awesome power of the Multiverse, which could serve as the new direction in future Marvel movies. Following the events of No Way Home, Doctor Strange tries to dig deeper into the Multiverse with the latest addition from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Marvel's Doctor Strange in
The Multiverse of Madness

With Benedict Cumberbatch reprising the role of the titular Marvel superhero, Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness digs deeper into the devastating but awesome possibilities of the Multiverse, some are cool but others are sinister.

Unlike last year's Spider-Man: No Way Home, which is by no means one of the best superhero films in the MCU since Avengers Endgame, The Multiverse of Madness delivers the darkest twists and turns that will leave fans losing their sanity until the end of the film. It's easy to get lost in the movie's dark undertones and there's no way home from this madness. Pun intended.

With a quick blend of action, horror, and adventure, viewers will find The Multiverse of Madness the biggest madhouse Marvel's ever unleashed and it really feels like an inferno from start to finish. It throws moviegoers everything this movie has and the endgame is a dark and explosive Marvel movie that can rock the Spring movie season like an earthquake.

Are you ready to enter The Multiverse of Madness? If so, good luck.

Monday, May 2, 2022

Memory (Movie)

Action star Liam Neeson returns for his darkest role in the newest dark action thriller that stays true to the actor's dark and gritty character like in his past movies.

Memory (Movie)

Titled Memory, this latest action thriller is crafted by the director of 007: Casino Royale. In this movie, Neeson plays the role of an assassin who became targeted by an organization after his refusal to complete the job. It also stars Guy Pearce and Monica Bellucci.

In typical Liam Nesson action movie fashion, Memory is a dark, gritty, and suspenseful action thriller that delivers typical suspense as expected from several action movies he starred in. Although this movie is packed with action and thrills, this movie is heavily occupied by suspenseful moments viewers can't stop guessing what's next until this movie hits them...in a single strike.

As a Liam Neeson action flick that is more on suspense and 40% action-packed, once you get struck by its dark and gruesome theme this movie delivers once, it's best to call it enough and there's no need to see it over and over again...if you wish. Finish the whole film and leave. No explanations are needed. This is an action thriller suspense that is more than enough to blow your skulls off once and that's it. Hope you had a lot to say about comparing this to other movies Liam Neeson starred in, especially the Taken trilogy.

Saturday, April 23, 2022

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Nicolas Cage just met his match in this newest action-comedy flick set to blow some minds off just for fun.

The Unbearable Weight
of Massive Talent

With Pedro Pascal and Tiffany Haddish joining alongside Cage among many others, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (hereafter, it's Massive Talent), sees Nicolas Cage as you've never seen before as the actor meets his so-called number one fan until he ended up at the hands of the CIA, using every trick he used during his acting career to save himself and his loved ones.

This movie, which is certified fresh from Rotten Tomatoes, feels like an all-out tribute to Cage himself because of him pulling everything from his resume into this hilarious rollercoaster ride, although this is just a movie aimed at saving his face by all means necessary.

While this is more of a showboat to demonstrate all of the things Nick Cage has done in his overall acting career as an action star, this hilarious take on one of the most iconic Hollywood greats is just good enough to satisfy your weekend movie schedule.

Think you know Nicolas Cage? Think again.

Friday, March 18, 2022

Ultraman Trigger: Episode Z

Ultraman Trigger returns for the true final chapter of his story now streaming on the Tsuburaya Imagination service and showing in select cinemas across Japan. The shot that will end all shots in Trigger's story has been fired and fans of the Ultraman franchise are in for a wild ride.

Ultraman Trigger: Episode Z
Ultraman Trigger: Episode Z

Episode Z is set two years after the series finale and in this Tsuburaya Imagination original movie, set in honor of the service's first anniversary, the GUTS-SELECT team faced a daunting new challenge; a swarm of threats. When a crisis looms; a savior has been returned; Kengo Manaka, also known as Trigger. However, Trigger faces a more terrifying challenge. The arrival of Tokioka in GUTS-SELECT, Tatsumi's new purpose, the wrath of Evil Trigger, and whatever happened to Z, this is the ultimate challenge Trigger ever faced.

This movie is the closure fans have waited for since the series finale two months ago and as most fans are heavily delighted with the suspense and thrills Episode Z delivers, as well as the long-awaited arrival of Evil Trigger, a terrifying monster reminiscent of Evil Tiga from a certain episode of Ultraman Tiga 25 years ago, some are feeling envy over this because...argh that GUTS Spark Lence thingy. We do want one as well Ignis's Black Spark Lence.

Anyway, Episode Z truly marks the end of Trigger's story and it truly is the ultimate shot fired at the heads of fans who enjoyed Ultraman Trigger from start to finish. It's the biggest bang delivered on the highest note, almost. With Trigger's story truly done, the New Generation Heroes universe is ushering to a new start after a decade of saving the universe. With one story done, a new legacy begins.

Saturday, February 19, 2022

Uncharted (movie)

From its first game launched in 2007 to 2016's A Thief's End, the Uncharted franchise is more than just a direct rival to the Tomb Raider franchise, it's a success story not just in the history of PlayStation greats but also from the folks that gave us our childhood hero, Crash Bandicoot. With 2022 marking the Uncharted franchise's 15th anniversary, the long-awaited movie adaptation of the Uncharted video game franchise has arrived.

Uncharted (movie)
Uncharted (movie)


Fresh from last year's No Way Home, actor Tom Holland is out from his comfort zone and into the fire as the main character Nathan Drake and he joins alongside Mark Wahlberg as the young Sullivan in this movie set years before the games.

Although this movie is packed with an all-original storyline unheard for longtime fans of the franchise, this movie delivers classic Uncharted moments such as the cargo plane scene inspired from Drake's Deception as well as the pirate ship as seen in A Thief's End, keeping it true to its video game roots.

For an origin story of one of the most successful video game franchises in the world, Uncharted is one helluva action thriller that shows Tom Holland's no Spider-Man when it comes to daring action scenes involving him against heavily-armed mercenaries. Pun intended aside, this action thriller is a mind-blowing experience from start to finish, and when tensions escalate as the movie progresses, best to hang in there because it's proven to be a wild ride.

Despite the questionable storytelling and the popup of several Hyundais in the movie, which is also questionable of course, it truly is a treat for the fans of the franchise. Guess the whole fanbase wasn't kidding to the hunch that Nathan Drake's the male Lara Croft, metaphorically speaking.

This is more than just a homage to one of the greatest games of all time, it's a kickstart to the franchise's 15th anniversary.

Friday, December 24, 2021

Jujutsu Kaisen 0

From the comic books to the TV anime sensation of the year 2020, there's no stopping the world from accepting the fact that Jujutsu Kaisen is definitely one of the all-time greats and there's no place to hide from this. Having enjoyed watching Yuji Itadori and the gang battling against the curses from the TV series, at long last, the origin story of Jujutsu Kaisen comes to life in cinemas.

Jujitsu Kaisen 0

Served as the prequel to the megahit supernatural exorcist adventure, Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is the origin story of the series the whole world can't get enough of. It centers on the life and times of an ordinary high school teenager named Yuta Okkotsu. Having learned that his friend Rika became a curse and won't leave him alone, such a feat caught the attention of Satoru Gojo, a teacher at Jujutsu High, the school where exorcists learn how to fight curses.

Even in this origin story, fans still enjoyed Gojo's appearance as much as the TV series, but anyway, this origin story is still as mind-blowing as the TV series because of the memorable moments this movie delivers and worth the trouble for everyone wishing to put most of the movie's iconic moments for their fan fiction purposes, even fan art.

Like most of the Jump megahits, especially the now-iconic Kimetsu no Yaiba, Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is worth becoming one of the best anime movies of 2021 and chances are, it's on the top of the charts. 

If you have already watched it, it's worth a super spreader. If not, then you'll be prepared to get freaked out every time when you see iconic moments from the movie popping up like a Kool-Aid guy. Oh yeah!

Love it or not, this origin story is worth blowing your minds off.

The Matrix Resurrections

As it turned out The Matrix Trilogy isn't really a trilogy at all because, after decades of doublethink, the fourth installment of the franchise has finally arrived in theaters and in HBO Max.

The Matrix Resurrections

The Matrix Resurrections is the fourth installment of The Matrix saga where original stars such as Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss have returned to the latest chapter of the most iconic sci-fi action franchise that forever cemented the history of action movies because of its iconic moments.

So, with fans spending almost two decades of question-asking after enjoying Revolutions several years ago, looks like the fourth installment really is worth the trouble and it's been a long time coming. Packed with trademark Matrix moments that will leave moviegoers hooked for more, looks like you will be taking the red pill over and over again, just to experience what a real comeback feels like, and admittedly, it's worth blowing your brains off. Once you've watched it once, you'll never forget it.

So, is it possible to call The Matrix saga a trilogy now that the fourth one's here? Can't say but it's worth the wait after almost two decades of questions surrounding the saga that popularized the sci-fi action genre in movie history. So, are you ready to take the red pill once more?

Sunday, December 19, 2021

Kamen Rider Beyond Generations

The Kamen Rider franchise's 50th-anniversary celebration concludes with the latest Kamen Rider crossover movie where the past, present, and future clash together against a sinister force threatening to destroy the world. It's the candle at the top of the five-decade celebratory cake that deserves to be blown.

Kamen Rider Beyond Generations

Kamen Rider Beyond Generations, the latest Kamen Rider crossover movie, brings the gang from the latest Kamen Rider TV series, Kamen Rider Revice, and its predecessor, Kamen Rider Saber, together as they come face-to-face with a mysterious Kamen Rider emerged from the next five decades. Armed with the Cyclotron Driver, the mysterious Rider named Kamen Rider Century serves as the intriguing plot for the movie as the past, present, and future come full circle.

This movie features a new form made for Revi and Vice. Called the Neo Batta Genome, this form is modeled after the first Reiwa era Kamen Rider, Zero-One, like most genomes based on iconic Riders as seen in the series.

What a way to celebrate the Kamen Rider franchise's 50th anniversary. By showcasing what will the next fifty years look like for the franchise, this latest Kamen Rider crossover movie is the one movie fans will never forget because the Kamen Rider franchise is always forever being the staple in the tokusatsu business. 

You can't truly escape from the iconic characters because even if you try to blink away from them, the iconic moments will kick you back. The same goes for this movie. It's the definite talk of the town that will forever be messing your mind like all of Japan's pop culture megahits.

It's not just a movie. It's a vision for the next fifty years of the Kamen Rider franchise and it's mind-blowing to watch from start to finish. Here's to the next fifty years of Rider Kicking!

Saturday, December 18, 2021

Spider-Man: No Way Home

Our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is back to face the greatest challenge ever faced in the newest installment of the Spider-Man movies starring Tom Holland as our favorite web-slinger...or that's what he used to be...

Spider-Man: No Way Home

Spider-Man: No Way Home is the third Spider-Man movie of the Tom Holland era which began with Homecoming in 2017 and then followed by Far From Home in 2019, which is set after the dramatic events of Avengers Endgame. Guess "home" really is where the Tom Holland era of Spider-Man movies is after all, but not in this third installment because all that's about to change for him.

In this gripping installment that will forever change the course of Spider-Man's involvement in the MCU franchise, Peter Parker's identity as Spider-Man has been fully exposed, and with the whole world's turning against him, his team-up with Doctor Strange (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) puts this web-slinging superhero to a more dangerous path he'll face.

This latest installment is where the moral lesson "with great power comes great responsibility" is taken to the extremes as Spider-Man or should the world say, Peter Parker, faces the most perilous challenge of his life. Full of drama, action, and thrills, No Way Home delivers the most intense moments in MCU history and it truly is a tailspin from start to finish. Fans and newcomers of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will keep them hanging until the very end and it's a definite talk of the town you can't escape from.

Thanks to its shocking turn of developments, No Way Home is a must-watch for the holiday season, and what better way to spend the holidays than watching Spider-Man facing the most perilous battle of his life? Whatever the reason, enjoy watching the latest Spider-Man movie that will literally blow your minds off.

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Halo Infinite

When Microsoft first released the original Xbox in the autumn of 2001, Halo is one of the console's firsts. For two decades, fans of the hit FPS franchise have been part of the Spartan journey as the Master Chief and in honor of the Xbox and Halo's 20th anniversary, the latest installment has arrived for both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and no matter which Xbox you're on, you're in for the biggest Halo adventure to date.

Halo Infinite


Halo Infinite is the newest installment of the Halo franchise that truly is the birthday present for both Xbox and the Halo franchise. For fans and newcomers alike, it's a must-have offering that once experienced, forever smitten.

Starting with the campaign mode, fans will venture through the biggest Halo adventure yet as the Master Chief as he faces off against the most fearsome foe he ever faced. This mode allows players to be familiarized with the setting, even for newcomers to the franchise. From stunning backgrounds, ruthless enemies, a memorable cast of characters, deadly weaponry, vehicles, and the most epic storytelling ever told, the campaign mode is a great way to experience the full Halo Infinite experience.

Having enjoyed the campaign mode, players can enjoy the legendary multiplayer that has been a favorite for Halo fanatics worldwide. Revamped, recharged, and reloaded for this new installment, the game's multiplayer system features old-school 4-player arena battles, team battles, and more. Best of all, it's cross-gen and cross-platform so no matter which way you're playing you're more than welcome to settle some beef against other Spartans worldwide.

Speaking of Spartans, Infinite gives players a chance to create their own Spartan with numerous customization items. You can either unlock them by completing campaign or multiplayer challenges or by an optional Battle Pass to unlock more at your own pace.

For two decades, the whole gaming world became part of Master Chief's journey since the first Halo game was launched on the first Xbox console. This is how it started. How it's going now, the whole world's enjoying the latest Halo installment on the Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One. Love it, like it, or not, whether if you're a longtime fan or a newbie, this latest installment is proof that the Halo franchise is ready for the next two decades. From its thrilling campaign storytelling to the ever-evolving multiplayer content, Halo Infinite truly is the best present for the franchise and it's been an honor for the entire gaming community to take part in Master Chief's biggest adventure to date.

This is Combat Evolved for the next two decades.

Saturday, November 6, 2021

Marvel Studios' Eternals

In the world of Marvel superheroes, who are the Eternals, and what are their main purpose? The latest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe uncovers more about the godlike beings watching over time and space since the very beginning.

Marvel Studios' Eternals

Kingo, Gilgamesh, Thena, Ajak, Makkari, Sprite, Sersi, Druig, Ikaris, and Phastos. These ten immortal beings are known as the Eternals and they're known to watch how the earth unfolds following the events of the Infinity War. Starring Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, and Kumail Nanjiani, among many others, this movie pits these immortals against the wrath of the Deviants plotting to alter the timeline and the Celestials who created them.

Unlike the MCU power hits, Eternals is less on thrills and action and more on drama, which truly cramps its style as a superhero movie. Although there are almost no sweet spots to nail moviegoers like a real Marvel superhero movie, the storytelling really connects the current phase of the MCU that was spearheaded by the previous Marvel movie, Shang-Chi. Despite being an ambitious big-budget masterpiece like every superhero movie should, it feels more of a cheese-fest and lacks the explosive feel moviegoers need but it's still a good movie to enjoy.

Although being a cheese-fest for an MCU installment with a bountiful of unanswered questions, this movie is sensible, dramatic, and thought-provoking in every way. No matter the outcome, this movie truly connects with the current phase of the MCU franchise, and expect more things to come from this franchise after Eternals.

Thursday, October 14, 2021

Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hinokami Kebbutan

From its best-selling manga, the hit 2019 anime series, to the ultra-blockbuster movie of 2020 that smashed box office records worldwide, the Kimetsu no Yaiba franchise became the IT trend of the anime culture. Every which way you go, there's no escaping the fact that everybody loves Kimetsu no Yaiba. As 2021 became a big year for the franchise because of the upcoming Entertainment District arc coming later this year, the video game based on the megahit franchise has arrived, giving fans and newcomers alike the taste of demon-slaying action the world can't get enough of.

Kimetsu no Yaiba:
Hinokami Kebbutan
(PS4)

Kimetsu no Yaiba:
Hinokami Kebbutan
(PS5)


Ladies and gentlemen, the ever-popular demon-slaying action of Tanjiro Kamado and friends has arrived on gaming consoles as Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hinokami Kebbutan (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles) promises to give fans and newcomers the taste of demon-slaying action as experienced from the hit franchise. Time to wield the Nichirinto in the comfort of your living room!

Crafted by the same people that brought you the Naruto fighting games and the .hack// JRPG franchise, Hinokami Kebbutan brings fans and newcomers to the world of Kimetsu no Yaiba.

Starting with the solo-player story mode faithfully called Hinokami Kebbutan (The Hinokami Chronicles), where players will reminisce the entire saga as Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy seeking vengeance against the demons who killed his family. Alongside his sister-turned-demon Nezuko and his friends, Inosuke Hashibara and Zenitsu Agatsuma, Tanjiro explores through the vast landscape of the Taisho-era Japan while mastering his Nichirinto to vanquish demons causing havoc in the dark.

The gameplay for the story mode has an RPG feel to it but as you are prepared to battle against enemies, it's a hack-and-slash fighting game that behaves like a fighting game with swords. It reminds us of you-know-what but still, like most fighting games, prepare for some intense button-mashing because at the right time at the right moment, you're going to execute some awesome deathblows as seen in the TV series. Simple as that.

When you're done reliving the entire Kimetsu no Yaiba storyline, you can invite a friend and battle each other in a two-player versus mode. Here, players can play as their favorite characters from the franchise, including popular ones like Giyu Tomioka, Shinobu Kocho, and Kyojiro Rengoku from the Mugen Train movie. We call dibs because there will be additional characters coming to the game via updates very soon so stay tuned!

Be in no doubt that the Hinokami Kebbutan is the Kimetsu no Yaiba video game fans and newcomers can't get enough. Like it or not, this will be your newest favorite game to get hooked on as much as the whole world got hooked on Tanjiro Kamado slicing demons in the neck with his Nichirinto. Enjoy!

Thursday, September 30, 2021

007: No Time To Die

After numerous COVID delays, the 25th 007 movie has finally arrived and this movie marks the final outing of the Daniel Craig era.

007: No Time To Die

The 25th movie of the James Bond 007 franchise, titled No Time To Die, marks the end of the Daniel Craig era, and what better way to end this era than delivering the ultimate Bond experience fans are looking forward to.

Set after the events of Spectre, James Bond, played by Daniel Craig, takes a well-deserved Jamaica vacation until it got interrupted by the arrival of CIA agent Felix Leiter. Following his perilous rescue mission, Bond faces off against a powerful new villain, played by Rami Malek, with a plot for global armageddon.

The movie also stars Ralph Fiennes as M, Ben Whishaw as Q, Naomie Harris as Moneypenny, Rory Kinnear as Tanner, Lea Seydoux as Madeleine, Christoph Waltz as Blofeld, and many others. It features two new Bond girls, such as Paloma, played by Ana de Armas, and a 00 Agent named Nomi, played by Lashana Lynch. It's directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and the theme song is performed by Billie Eilish.

The Daniel Craig era of the James Bond 007 franchise marked the beginning of a no-nonsense action with Casino Royale 15 years ago and with the latest installment marked the end of the era, the producers wanted to give Daniel Craig the biggest sendoff he deserved. With an intense storyline, dynamic action scenes, and gripping moments unheard for a Bond movie, it really is the most explosive Bond movie ever witnessed.

The sendoff couldn't be complete without the appearance of Bond cars and Aston Martin blew such expectations by making not one but four Aston Martin vehicles appeared in this movie such as the legendary DB5, The Living Daylights' V8 Vantage, the new DBS Superleggera, and the Valhalla. Out of all the Astons featured in this movie, it's the DB5 that overshadowed the entire plot spectacularly because of the barrage it unleashed in one scene of the film.

What a way to bid farewell to Daniel Craig as the sixth actor to play the iconic British spy and it really is worth the wait. With No Time To Die finally arrived in cinemas, it really is the ultimate Bond movie worth witnessing from start to finish. It's hard to say what will the future of the franchise will be after this movie, but whatever the reason, this is the Bond movie worth watching again and again.