acel-tolentino Reviews

28 Hotel Rooms (2012)

Fantastic and memorable film

[8/10 · 3 June 2013]

Out of 10, I give this movie an 8 rating, 8.5 to be exact, for the intriguing plot and transparent acting.

I have watched most films where Chris Messina starred in but could not remember his presence in them. In this one, he shines and shows that he has more to offer. He deserves any accolades thrown at him if any fr this wonderful performance.

I could have honestly given this a 10 but because of all the nudity that aren't really that necessary, I take the 1.5 worth of fail for trying to mimic erotica. It is true though that the idea helps up the caliber and I honestly would not have watched it for the title alone and actors alone.

I also think that the movie was able to capture the vividness of infidelity that is almost not a sin. Here we see two people being drifted once in a while away from marital vows because of love. At some point, I feel that the "Venus and Mars" issues is addressed.

Why it is full of intrigues is because of my failure to understand why these two people did not just stay together. Oh, then there will be no movie! :D For all the wrong and right reasons, it's become one of my favorites.

Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

Praises for the Actors and Effects

[29 July 2011]

Definitely an amazing and fun film to watch, Captain America is something you should not miss. I have already read about how Chris Evans's muscles disappeared and thought I would try to spot some glitches on the effects. It was fantastic and very realistic! Nice one! I was thinking back then that Chris Evans had tried the Edward Norton diet which Norton underwent for American History X but I forgot that the effects used in Captain America was probably not yet available.

Acting wise, everyone did great. They were funny and tear-jerky moments but overall, it's edge-of-your-seat. I recommend this to everyone who is looking for an entertaining film to watch. Now I know why it beat Harry Potter.

The Resident (2011)

Good Cast, Bad Story

[28 July 2011]

The poster is not even so appealing but just to not judge the book by its cover, I bought the DVD. The only reason I kept watching it is Jeffrey Dean Morgan. I also think that Hilary Swank is not that hot to be obsessed about although she's a good actress. I believe Jessica Alba was meant to play the role but I do not think she would have pulled it off. It's just not right that the 20M-movie went straight to DVD. at least the whole team should have released this in theaters as the cast were enough to be come-ons. Anyway, business is business and only these people understand that. Nice try though. I am hoping that next time, the actors will choose better projects. Five will be enough for the rating but 10, I will give to Jeffrey Dean Morgan's hotness and good acting.