High-Octane Action In Teaser Trailer Of “Mission: Impossible – Fallout”

Paramount Pictures and Skydance have released the teaser trailer of the highly anticipated action-thriller “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” which may be viewed in the links below. The film opens in Philippine cinemas July 25.

Domhnall Gleeson, From “The Force Awakens” To “American Made”

Popularly known as General Hux in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” a character he will reprise in the upcoming “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” Domhnall Gleeson is an Irish actor proving to be one of Hollywood’s most versatile talents working across a number of diverse roles.

Now, Domhnall (pronounced as Donal) Gleeson stars opposite Tom Cruise in Universal Pictures’ “American Made” (in Philippine cinemas September 13).

“Edge Of Tomorrow” Director Reunites With Tom Cruise For “American Made”

Director Doug Liman reunites with his Edge of Tomorrow star, Tom Cruise, in Universal Pictures’ “American Made,” based on the outrageous (and real) exploits of a hustler and pilot unexpectedly recruited by the CIA to run one of the biggest covert operations in U.S. History.

Liman, who refers to the film as “a fun lie based on a true story,” offers that he has long appreciated stories of improbable heroes working against the system. “Barry Seal, our lead character, took America for an unbelievable ride,”reveals the filmmaker. “Interpreting his story has the makings for an entertaining film that is equal parts satire, suspense and comedy and always surprising.”

“American Made” Poster Lets Tom Cruise Walk Away With The Money

Fresh from record-breaking opening of The Mummy as the biggest worldwide debut weekend of his legendary career, Tom Cruise will soon be seen in the big screen this year in Universal Pictures’ new action thriller, “American Made.”

Take a look at the film’s teaser poster below and watch “American Made” in Philippine cinemas on September 13, 2017

Outplay The System In First Official Trailer Of “American Made”

In American Made, Tom Cruise reunites with his Edge of Tomorrow director, Doug Liman, in this international escapade based on the outrageous (and real) exploits of Barry Seal, a hustler and pilot unexpectedly recruited by the CIA to run one of the biggest covert operations in U.S. history.

The film also stars Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright, E. Roger Mitchell, Jesse Plemons, Lola Kirke, Alejandro Edda, Benito Martinez, Caleb Landry Jones and Jayma Mays.

“The Mummy” Boasts Of Weightless Stunts In Zero Gravity

All hell breaks loose when Egyptian princess Ahmanet’s sarcophagus is being flown from Iraq to London and ravens begin to crash thru the cockpit window, in Universal Pictures’ “The Mummy” (in Philippine cinemas on June 7. 2017). As one might imagine, things go downhill from there…and the plane begins to dive.
 
Director Alex Kurtzman and lead actor Tom Cruise were vocal from the jump with special effects department head Dominic Tuohy that they wanted everything to happen for real; this Zero G stunt was no exception.

Take An Inside Look At “The Mummy” In New Featurette

Universal Pictures has unveiled a behind-the-scenes featurette for the upcoming re-imagining of the classic monster tale, “The Mummy,” starring Tom Cruise.

Check out “The Mummy: Inside Look Featurette” and watch the film in Philippine cinemas on June 7, 2017.

In The Mummy, thought safely entombed in a tomb deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient princess (Sofia Boutella of Kingsman: The Secret Service and Star Trek Beyond) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension.

Mission Impossible : Ghost Protocol movie review

Mission Impossible : Ghost Protocol

If there is one thing you must do this weekend.  Make it a trip to the cinemas or better yet make it to your IMAX theater.  It may costs you a few more bucks but the scenes, the views and the stunning clarity + the crisp clear sounds, make it all worth your buck!

I have had the chance to watch an advance screening of Mission Impossible : Ghost Protocol on IMAX, and I am definitely blown away!  As you should know, Mission Impossible is an action packed movie.  Expect big explosions, stunning special effects, chases, beautiful locations, and high flying stunts.

This may be a movie of many firsts, the first to ever shoot a scene outside of The Burj in Dubai, a first major explosion of the Kremlin (of course this is CGI), a first with so many comedic scenes, and I would say a first where almost all tech used is new and not from other movies.

Ethan Hunt, an IMF agent played by no other than Tom Cruise, makes a comeback with this unbelievably cool movie.  Blamed for the explosion at the Kremlin, and after being disavowed by the IMF, he must make haste to clear his name and stop the world from a nuclear holocaust from a nuclear war extremist.  This is the second time Cruise has worked with JJ Abrams on the Mission Impossible movies, and I would say they make a perfect team.  As an added bonus, do you know that you will be watching Mission Impossible : Ghost Protocol one week ahead from its US release or moreover the rest of the world? 

Now showing at your favorite movie houses.  Watch it in IMAX, and see the difference.  As rumored there is supposed to be a preview of The New Batman movie, but as is has not yet been attached to the movie yet, so I would expect it to be attached when the US release is up.  Another reason to watch it again.  See you at the movies.

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Knight and Day... movie review

Since it was a weekend, I decided to do a little movie marathon.... first up Knight and Day.  Starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz as lead characters of the movie.

Roy Miller (portrayed by "Tom Cruise") is a secret agent for the government, who is working beneath the covers protecting a government asset and an invention that is a perpetual energy source battery called the "Zephyr" that could change the whole world.  Thus, to protect the so called secret device, he chances on June Havens (protrayed by "Carmeron Diaz") and uses her as a way to get pass security check from the airport.  Not knowing, June has the hots for Roy's irresistible charm.  What comes afterwards is an action filled, comedic instances and lots of being "drugged", you'll see what I mean when you watch the movie.

Cruise and Diaz were not the first choice for the title roles for this movie, but I am sure glad they took the roles.  They have great chemistry working together, since they have had worked together in "Vanilla Sky".  The movie is filled with car chases, motorcycle chases, name it they have it, even a bull chase scene, now that is something new.

Yes, you will get your adrenaline rush in this movie, the plot is ok. Cruise and Diaz did their acting well.  Tom Cruise has been quite the only actor fitting to play any secret agent role in the US pool of actors, he does it well and what I love about him. He does his own stunts, not all of them of course, but the most common action scenes.  He sinks into his roles very much and is always a 100%.  Even though age does become a factor, he never ceases to amaze me on how he keeps his young looks.  Diaz, on the other hand is always a joy to watch.  She definitely is a natural when it comes to comedies and blends well also on action movies.  She has her share of the action on this one.  Credits to her previous projects especially with the Angels.

Overall, I love the action sequences, the explosions, the chases but I just hope there was more time to elaborate on the background of the story on how it was made up, how Cruise ended up running and many more things.  Anyways, it was a good ride though and you will get your feed of Cruise action.

Distributed by : 20th Century Fox Philippines
Directed by : James Mangold
Open now at theaters nationwide