OPENING THIS WEEK
Fallback
Directed by Jason Paul Laxamana; stars Rhian Ramos, Zanjoe Marudo, Daniel Matsunaga, Tetchie Agbayani
Smarting from a string of failed affairs, heartbroken girl hooks up with a guy who will serve as an alternative, just in case her present relationship goes pfft. Ramos finds her character “interesting.” She considers doing a romantic comedy a “refreshing” change of pace after acting in a number of drama projects on the big and small screens.
Justice League
Directed by Zack Snyder; stars Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ben Affleck, Ray Fisher, Ezra Miller
Heroes, dubbed metahumans because of their unique abilities, team up to save the world from the bad guys. Ob- server says early reviews are “positive.” DCInsider reports: “Despite all the behind-thescenes drama, this was great.” Batman-news.com relates that three fans “loved it. ‘Epic.’ One person didn’t like BvS/SS, but loved JL.”
Patintero: Ang Alamat ni Meng Patalo
Directed by Mihk Vergara; stars Nafa Hilario Cruz, William Buenavente, Isabel “Lenlen” Frial, Claude Adrales
Girl gathers a bunch of losers to compete in the biggest sports fest in the barangay. Vergara points out that today’s kids are so engrossed in technology that they “don’t go out as much.” “I hope this film will encourage children to play outside.” He used animé influences to make it more relatable to the present generation. In SM Cinemas.