4 films to see on the week of March 11-March 18, 2016:
The Divergent Series: Allegiant
AFTER the earth-shattering revelations of Insurgent, Tris (Shailene Woodley) and Four (Theo James) escape beyond the wall enclosing Chicago and with it come revelations of shocking new truths. Directed by Robert Schwentke; the film also stars Miles Teller. “This first half of the artificially split two parts finally may diverge from Veronica Roth’s source material, but doesn’t necessarily solve its problems,” writes Variety’s Peter Debruge.
MTRCB Rating: PG
Garm Wars: The Last Druid
IN A world where clone soldiers from three military tribes are locked in a perpetual battle, one clone is separated from the battle and journeys with unlikely allies to learn the truth about their world. Directed by Mamoru Oshii; it stars Lance Henriksen, Kevin Durand, and Melanie St-Pierre. Variety’s Peter Debruge writes: “Ghost in the Shell Director Mamoru Oshii scraps his anime roots for a visually stunning yet impenetrable hybrid blend of live action and CG visuals.”
MTRCB Rating: R-13
Forsaken
TO SAVE his wife from demonic possession, an ex-priest uses his knowledge of exorcisms to save her. Written and directed by Justin Price; it stars Deanna Grace Congo, David E. Cazares, and Tony Gomez.
MTRCB Rating: R-16
Mandirigma
IN WAR-TORN Mindanao, Marines try and keep the peace while hunting down terrorists and rebels. Written and directed by journalist-turned-filmaker Arlyn Dela Cruz, it stars Luis Alandy, Ping Medina, and Alwyn Uytingco.
MTRCB Rating: R-13
