Tuhog (2013) movie review

The story starts with an accident that left a retired father Tonio, a middle aged old woman bus conductor Fiesta and a young college student Caloy with a long steel rod piercing through their bodies. This was a dangerous circumstance that the hospital staff had a hard time solving their situation. In one part of the movie, they need to call a carpenter in order to cut the long steel rod between the patients.

At the intro of the film, I like the part where there are bits of things and foods that pierce through a skewer. I find it random but it gives a clear message what will the story be about. I was surprised to saw the main characters situation when they were rushed inside the hospital.

I like how the story flows between the characters, the way they are involved and related within one another, even though they are completely strangers to each other. I also felt that I was a part of story and they are sharing with me the stories of their lives, just like a passenger in the bus.

In Tonio's story, I learned that it's not too late to pursue your dreams even if you're at the age of retirement. He pursued his dream to bake even though his family members opposed him. He's lucky to have friends with him because these friends of him are the ones who supported him to do his dream. When there's life, there's always hope.

In Fiesta's story, I observed that Fiesta love her drunkard father despite the problems she's facing when taking care of him. She's a good example on how we shouldn't judge people based on their looks. Behind every conceited look on her is a heart yearning for her mother.

Meanwhile, in Caloy's story, you'll find love conquers all. Despite the trials and problems faced, love will still win in the end. I realized Caloy really loves Angel when he chased her wearing only his boxers outside his dorm after Angel saw something she hadn't expected.

Tuhog is a Filipino film that tackles about the reality of death in our daily lives. It reminds us that we will all die one day, and we don't even have a single clue when will that day be. Like the little boy said in the end of the film, we should use death as an inspiration to strive hard to reach our dreams and goals. It is already a blessing to be alive. We should use this life to reach our dreams and serve as an inspiration to others.

I also realized in those three stories, it tackles about dreams and love, and why we should pursue it.

Kyoukai no Kanata (2013) anime review

Genre: Action, Supernatural, Urban Fantasy

Sypnosis: Akihito Kanbara instinctively saves Mirai Kuriyama from being thought commiting suicide on the school's rooftop. After saying his pleas, Mirai Kuriyama quickly and unexpectedly stabbed Akihito Kanbara with a sword formed from her own blood and was shocked to find out that Akihito Kanbara is an immortal half-youmu (half youmu, half human). Akihito Kanbara learned that Mirai Kuriyama has blood that has the ability to destroy life, labeling their blood and their clan as "cursed". She is the last surviving member of the cursed clan and also a Spirit World Warrior - specialists who protect the earth from being influenced by youmu. When a youmu died, it produces a Youmu stone which can be appraised or traded in order to earn money.

My thoughts: Cute and clumsy. Those words describe Mirai Kuriyama based from the first episodes. The red eyeglasses really suit her and add more charm in her character. I like the way she say, "Fuyukai desu" (meaning, "It's unpleasant") with a matching cute pout whenever Akihito Kanbara teases her.

The characters resemble a little like the anime K-On. Each Spirit World Warrior has their own powers in defeating youmu and I think their powers also define their personality as well.

The story is direct to the point and doesn't have much irrelevant side stories. I found myself got bored in the middle episodes, but once I reached the later episodes, I began to appreciate the anime more. I like the last episodes more because of the chemistry between Mirai Kuriyama and Akihito Kanbara. They aren't like the other couples who are sweet and cheesy to each other.

Oops.

It will be almost a year since I last updated this blog. My bad for forgetting to post some movie reviews. I do hope that by posting movie reviews I can keep track of my thoughts about a certain movie and can also help in practicing my writing skills.