3 films to see on the week of May 24 鈥 May 30, 2019
Aladdin
IN THIS live-action remake of the beloved Disney animated film, Aladdin again ends up in the Cave of Wonders where he sets his eyes on a magic lamp and sets a genie free. The genie grants his wishes and transforms him into a prince in order to marry a princess. However, evil sorcerer Jafar is hell-bent to secure the lamp for his own sinister plans. Directed by Guy Ritchie, the film stars Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Will Smith, and Marwan Kenzari. 鈥淚t is a ravishingly beautiful musical extravaganza, teeming with energy and star-making performances. Naomi Scott is a marvelous Jasmine, who sings to the heavens. Will Smith is pitch-perfect, online skeptics will be eating their words,鈥 writes Ben Rolph of Discussing Film.
MTRCB Rating: G
The Sun is Also a Star
DANIEL BAE and Jamaica-born Natasha Kingsley meet and fall in love in New York City. Their relationship faces a challenge as Natasha is fighting against her family鈥檚 deportation. Directed by Ry Russo-Young, the film stars Yara Shahidi, Charles Melton, and Faith Logan. CNN鈥檚 Brian Lowry writes, 鈥淭he whole 鈥榝all in love in a day鈥 device, though, not only feels strained but labors to approximate the dimensions of a movie, relying heavily on music and meaningful stares. Granted, it鈥檚 hard not to like a teen movie that hinges on characters falling for each other to the 50-year-old song 鈥楥rimson and Clover,鈥 but too much of The Sun is Also a Star feels as if it鈥檚 killing time.鈥 Rotten Tomatoes gives it a 52% rating.
MTRCB Rating: PG
The Last Interview: The Mayor Antonio Halili Story
BASED on a true story, the film revolves around the assassination of Tanauan City Mayor Antonio Halili in July 2018 during a flag ceremony at the newly constructed municipal hall. A regional special task group is assigned to investigate, however, no suspect has been apprehended. In 2016, Mayor Halili ordered a 鈥淲alk of Shame鈥 campaign 鈥 highly criticized by human rights groups 鈥 where drug suspects and criminals were paraded around the city. Directed by Caesar Soriano, the film stars John Estrada and Ara Mina.
MTRCB Rating: R-13
