3 films to see on the week of March 13, 2020 — March 19, 2020
Motel Acacia
A tyrannical Caucasian grooms his Filipino son to take over Motel Acacia which provides shelter to illegal immigrants on behalf of the government. Directed by Bradlew Liew, the film stars JC Santos, Agot Isidro, Jan Bijvoet, and Nicholas Saputra. Variety’s Peter Debruge writes, “Though it delivers on the suspense level, Motel Acacia really ought to have spent a bit more time figuring out what it was trying to say about America — that dimension remains a bit too abstract, ultimately failing to explain why a Filipino demon is doing the country’s dirty work.”
MTRCB Rating: R-13
Bloodshot
AFTER former soldier Ray Garrison is killed in action, the RST Corporation brings him back to life as the superhero Bloodshot. His body is now programmed with nanotechnology for strength, however, the company blundered his memory. Directed by Dave Wilson, the film stars Vin Diesel, Eiza Gonzalez, Sam Heughan, Toby Kebbell, and Guy Pearce.
MTRCB Rating: PG
I Still Believe
THE film is based on the life of Christian music star Jeremy Camp and his journey through love and loss. Directed by Andrew and Jon Erwin, the film stars Britt Robertson, K.J. Apa, and Melissa Roxburgh.
MTRCB Rating: PG
