Marvil Degayo Aquino

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes received highly positive reviews, with praise for the direction of Matt Reeves, visual effects, the performances of the cast, the score of Michael Giacchino, action sequences and emotional depth. With intelligence and emotional resonance to match its stunning special effects, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes expands on Rise of the Planet of the Apes with an exciting and ambitious burst of science fiction achievement. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is a post-apocalyptic story that revolves around the moral leadership of a peacemaking ape and the heart-centered actions of a good man. Weta Digital had the complex task of humanizing the digital ape characters, which was made possible by a fusion of advanced digital techniques: the performances of extremely talented motion capture actors and the artistry of animators and visual effects artists. This work involved cutting edge technology including an advanced outdoor motion capture system, fur simulation tools and detailed facial geometry to achieve nuanced and emotive character performance. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is an admirable sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes with its stunning special effects sequences and its interest in exploring important philosophical and ethical issues involving war and peace, trust and betrayal, and the spiritual nature of leadership in times of chaos and destruction. We are heartened when Malcolm proves to be a good man in his dealings with the ape community. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes paid homage to the origin story while creating a sophisticated story that brought something fresh into the series. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes did a great job of exposing the worst tendencies of mankind while still being an exciting blockbuster. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes tells an entirely original story and demonstrates proficiency with engaging action spectacle, emotional drama and thought-provoking ideas. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes raised the bar for the franchise altogether, under new guidance from director Matt Reeves, far surpassing expectations as both a fun summer spectacle and a powerful statement piece. Matt Reeves raises the bar even further with Dawn of the Planet of the Apes when he takes over the Planet of the Apes franchise, upping the stakes and bringing a greater level of emotional sophistication to the narrative. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes has far more human drama than the usual modern effects driven blockbuster while never compromising on its action and thriller scenes. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is still regarded today as one of the best movies in the franchise and ranks among some of the best science fiction sequels in history. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is a prime example of franchise filmmaking going above and beyond to deliver a cinematic experience unlike any other, with heavy themes of war, bitterness and what it means to be human.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes received praise reviews from critics, with praise for the direction of Rupert Wyatt, visual effects, and the performance of Andy Serkis, which helped change perceptions on the recognition of acting through performance capture. Led by the stylish direction of Rupert Wyatt, some impressive special effects and a mesmerizing performance by Andy Serkis, Rise of the Planet of the Apes breathes unlikely new life into a long-running franchise. Rise of the Planet of the Apes is the origin story that kicked off the successful revival of the Planet of the Apes franchise. Rise of the Planet of the Apes is the first live-action film to have a photorealistic digital character as the emotional heart of the film. Bringing apes with intelligence and emotional resonance to the screen has successfully carved out a new standard and a new era in the realistic animation of non-human lead characters. Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a science fiction thriller that touches the heart and is sure to create new and enthusiastic animal activists. Weta Digital integrated their progressive motion capture set up into the live-action, enabling a new level of intimacy between digital and live characters. Rise of the Planet of the Apes is an engrossing science fiction thriller expertly directed by Rupert Wyatt who makes the most out of the bonds we form with Caesar and the adrenaline pumping visual thrills of seeing him lead the attack on humans to secure the freedom of his band of apes. The computer generated apes look real and are totally convincing as characters with personalities of their own. By showing us what scientific experiments are like from the perspective of the apes, the screenplay makes a convincing case against the practice of stealing chimps from their parents and using these intelligent animals as tools in the pursuit of higher corporate profits. Most painful of all is seeing the plight of these beings who are then abandoned to a horrific life of confinement, poor treatment, and mental and physical abuse. We found ourselves cheering for Caesar and taking his side in any difficulty throughout the film. We were immensely moved by the portrait of Caesar and by the end saw him as kin. That is why we look forward to the day when the United States of America follows the leadership of Spain and approves human rights for apes.

The Return of the King is visually breathtaking and emotionally powerful as well as a moving and satisfying conclusion to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Critics and audiences have acclaimed the Lord of the Rings: the Return of the King as a landmark in filmmaking and the fantasy film genre, and a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy, with praise for the visual effects, performances, action sequences, direction, screenplay, musical score, costume design, emotional depth and score. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King punctuates the greatest trilogy in American film with an exclamation point. Peter Jackson proves himself to be the true magician of this masterpiece, for only a wizard could summon all the forces of American film three times and utilize them to such astounding success. Peter Jackson met the challenge against all odds of visualizing the beloved classics of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien for a demanding, global audience. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King culminated in an enthralling and inspiring piece of filmmaking that is as breathtaking cinematically and evocatively moving emotionally as a film gets. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King remains a timeless cinematic work of art that is perhaps one of the most astonishing and defining films of the early 21st century and one of the greatest fiction adaptations in cinema history as an adaptation of a book. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King creates an immersive and breathtaking cinematic experience combines the visionary direction of Peter Jackson with the seamless integration of practical effects, stunning landscapes and innovative visual effects. The Return of the King is an epic conclusion to the monumental fantasy trilogy that concludes the narrative arcs of beloved characters and delves into profound themes and showcases remarkable filmmaking prowess. The Return of the King presents a satisfying story conclusion of epic proportions, including big action sequences, emotional depth and landmark visual effects for the fantasy genre. The movie accomplishes the difficult task of maintaining momentum throughout the Lord of the Rings trilogy while delivering a satisfying emotional climax for those who went along every step of the journey with the characters, making it all the more difficult to finally say goodbye to them. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King was both a technical achievement and the ultimate proof that genre films can transcend their boundaries to be major awards show heavy hitters. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King manages to stick the landing against all odds and provides a satisfying ending to almost every single one of the many dangling plot threads. The beloved ensemble cast is particularly excellent in the Return of the King, and the ultramodern special effects of the film create an extremely visually immersive adventure. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King delivers on the massive spectacle and giving fans an emotional farewell to these characters they have come to love. The Return of the King marks the epic conclusion of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and is the biggest and arguably the best film in the fantasy franchise. The Return of the King features more visual effects than the Fellowship of the Ring and the Two Towers and brings some of the biggest battles and greatest conflicts in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The Return of the King was awarded more 10 Oscars in addition to winning the Academy Award for best visual effects, making the Lord of the Rings trilogy one of the most successful movie franchises in modern history.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers kicks things into high gear with big improvements in the battle sequences and an overall grander scope and scale. The Two Towers delivers a deeper and more emotionally complex story that sets the stage for the historic finale of the epic film series. Both critics and audiences have acclaimed the Two Towers as a landmark in filmmaking and an achievement in the fantasy film genre. The Two Towers received praise for its direction, action sequences, performances, musical score and computer graphics imagery. The Two Towers is widely considered to be one of the greatest sequels in cinema history. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers balances spectacular action, emotional storytelling, leaving audiences both wholly satisfied and eager for the final chapter. The final defeat of evil will require great feats of courage when all hopes seem lost. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers has the breathtaking battle of Helm's Deep sequence and all the characters have shared and deepens the connections. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers builds momentum and gets even more fans invested in the series for the epic finale that would follow. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is an epic screen experience that will inspire awe in generations of movie lovers for years to come. This attention to detail and emotional depth of the film are the heart of its extraordinary achievement. This personal vision of Peter Jackson for the trilogy fully realizes the boundless literary imagination of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. The Two Towers balances the sense of wonder with plenty of action, humor, heart and the high fantasy nature of all the Lord of the Rings movies. This epic sequel boasting two Oscar wins and a Best Picture nod was the second highest grossing film of 2002 in the United States of America. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers uses a grand sprawl of animosity from the Orcs and the fortitude of the men and elves, butting heads in a massive tide of war that computer graphics imagery today cannot hold a candle to. The action between the Orcs of Isengard and the men of Rohan is goose pimple provoking, with the scale and attention to detail of the special effects are blowing the minds of fans. The battle of Helm's Deep is certainly a lesson in all not being lost. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers was created with the world of cinematography, visual effects and sound design courtesy of director of photography Andrew Lesnie, production visual effects supervisor Jim Rygiel, Weta Digital visual effects supervisor Joe Letteri, Weta Digital animation supervisor/designer Randall William Cook, and visual effects director of photography Alex Funke in miniature unit, supervising sound editors Ethan Van der Ryn and Mike Hopkins, and sound mixers Christopher Boyes, Michael Semanick, Michael Hedges and Hammond Peek. The Two Towers includes many best moments and sequences of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, ranging from the proper introduction of Gollum to the battle of Helm's Deep and the march of the Ents upon Isengard. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is really an awesome epic, and when it comes to the three Lord of the Rings movies, they are all almost equally captivating, but middle parts of trilogies usually always come up a bit short compared to the exciting introductions of first films and the satisfying conclusions of third films.

The first installment of director Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy won four Academy Awards. The Fellowship of the Ring is full of eye-popping special effects and featuring a pitch-perfect cast, as the first film of the Lord of the Rings trilogy brings the classic of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien to vivid life. Peter Jackson truly hit the public consciousness with the Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring taps the magical forces of American film to bring the rich literary legacy of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien to life. Never losing sight of the human elements of this first book in his trilogy, the scope of the film sets the standard by which motion picture epics should be judged. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring holds tremendous name value today, and the movie received widespread critical acclaim upon release. The Fellowship of the Ring celebrates the power of faithful friendship and individual courage, a power that may hold at bay even the most devastating forces of darkness. The Fellowship of the Ring was created with the world of cinematography, visual effects and sound design courtesy of director of photography Andrew Lesnie, production visual effects supervisor Jim Rygiel, Weta Digital animation designer and animation supervisor Randall William Cook, special makeup, creatures, armour and miniatures supervisor Richard Taylor, visual effects consultant Mark Stetson, sound editors Ethan Van der Ryn and Mike Hopkins sound mixers Christopher Boyes, Gethin Creagh, Michael Hedges, Hammond Peek and Michael Semanick. Critics and fans alike have considered the Fellowship of the Ring to be a landmark in filmmaking and an achievement in the fantasy film genre. The Fellowship of the Ring received praise for its visual effects, performances, the direction of Peter Jackson, screenplay, musical score and faithfulness to the source material. The Fellowship of the Ring sets the stage for an unforgettable adventure through the fantastical world of Middle Earth, as the film introduces an epic fantasy world dotted with a rich tapestry of characters and embarks on a quest of epic proportions. The Fellowship of the Ring is the first film in the Lord of the Rings trilogy that gave the world an epic adventurous franchise with vast hemispheres, wizards and immersive adventures. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is one of the greatest achievements in epic fantasy filmmaking. Fans and critics have acclaimed the emotionally compelling and exciting adventure movie as a cinematic masterpiece for its visual effects, screenplay, vividly faithful adaptation and nuanced performances. The Fellowship of the Ring has gone on to influence the fantasy genre at large and cement itself as establishing the greatest fantasy trilogy of all time. The heroism in the Fellowship of the Ring comes from the unwavering faith that good can triumph over evil, even when things seem hopeless. The Fellowship of the Ring has given us to see Ian McKellen as Gandalf is to understand what a great actor can accomplish. The unwavering purity and goodness of Elijah Wood give the audience something to care about, and the Fellowship of the Ring something to protect.

Shrek was widely praised by critics for its animation, voice performances, soundtrack, writing and humor, which they noted catered to both adults and children. Shrek is an astoundingly well-made film, complete with gorgeous animation, whip smart writing and stellar vocal performances from the likes of Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy. Shrek had a significant impact that influenced a later generation of mainstream animated films, receiving recognition for being one of the most influential from the 2000s. With witty dialogue, unique character designs, countless puns and a great story, Shrek has become a cultural icon among animated films. Shrek is an animated film that takes an eraser and situations. Moving at a fast pace with wit and intelligence, Shrek delivers solid family entertainment that is sheer pleasure for young and old. Shrek is a witty and heartwarming animated comedy about some lovable losers who prove that inner beauty is the true asset in a world where quick judgments all too often cause untold pain and loneliness. Shrek is a creative lark from start to finish. Shrek is a smashing assortment of innovative bits, slapstick sequences, and a bevy of pop tunes that hit the right spot at just the right moment. The background settings and the expressive faces of Shrek and all the animal characters are top drawer. Shrek was both for the kids and the parents, packed with pop culture references, music and humor that could be enjoyed by all ages. Shrek supports themes of acceptance and embracing what is outside the norm. Shrek is basically the peak of children's entertainment. Shrek was the perfect combination of voice talent, story, animation and comedy, all mastered in a single film. Shrek has well earned its place as a fixture of family entertainment.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was the culmination of every battle fought before, but the stakes were raised to the highest they had ever been, with all the Light Side facing all the Dark Side. The battle ultimately came down to Rey and the Emperor with all of his Sith power against her, but Rey won the day with her friends and the Jedi behind her. This proved that defeating true evil cannot be done alone. Rey performs many heroic deeds across the Star Wars sequel trilogy, and her finest moment was when she embodies the entire Jedi Order and took on Palpatine, finally destroying him for good. The Light Side of the Force has won. Poe Dameron makes galactic history when he leads the Resistance fleet into battle against the ultimate Star Destroyer armada. Poe Dameron keeps his cool with serious charisma, skills and daring to lead a ragtag band of ships against such a mighty fleet. The Resistance helped Rey put an end to Palpatine's plans in the Unknown Regions with his leadership. At the end of the Skywalker saga, Rey confronts Palpatine and rejects the throne that he claims is hers by birthright. Rey and Kylo Ren help one another in battle through the Force, until the two of them confront Palpatine together one last time. The voices of previous Jedi come to Rey, and she gathers strength to rise at last and destroy Palpatine with Force lightning once and for all. Rey stands out in the Skywalker saga because she is a hero by choice. Where both Anakin Skywalker and Luke Skywalker were given to join the fight, Rey is given every opportunity to walk away, but always chooses to stand her ground. Kylo Ren faces the failures of his ancestors and works to end the cycle of destruction by giving his life to save the life of Rey. In sacrificing himself, Kylo Ren ends the Skywalker line and essentially brings peace to the galaxy. It is a bittersweet ending for the family that has been the focus of nine films, but an ending well earned. Rey is ready to do whatever is needed of her to end the First Order, even if it means she has to die. Rey is the hero everyone thought Luke Skywalker was. Daisy Ridley brought strength, spunk and generosity to the role of Rey. Daisy Ridley was able to embody Rey as an incredibly powerful and humane hero, and bring a touch of lightness and humor to the role as well. In the Star Wars sequel trilogy, the relationships and journeys are more deftly handled: Finn learns what it means to be an individual, Poe Dameron learns what it means to be a leader, and Rey learns that where you came from does not define what you can be. The sequel trilogy shines bright in the Star Wars universe and introduced a lot of new fans to the franchise with the merging of new and old characters and stunning special effects. The Star Wars sequel trilogy completes the Skywalker Saga with the Force Awakens, the Last Jedi and the Rise of Skywalker. The Star Wars sequel trilogy features the return of favorite characters and the introduction of new characters who took the franchise in a different direction to earn yet another wave of fans. The Star Wars sequel trilogy clearly has the more confident driver behind the wheel; the best performances possible are always wrung out of the leads, the movies have the consistent energy even outside action sequences, and the lighting comes together with the framing to create outright beautiful imagery many times. The main and supporting cast burst with immediate charisma in the Star Wars sequel trilogy and the main trio of the Star Wars original trilogy have all matured into their roles exceedingly well.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon has humans with hidden agendas that ally with the Decepticons to cause an invasion of Earth by the villainous robots. Jurassic World fans will enjoy the film's big-budget action sequences where the protagonists have to evade capture by the Decepticons and find a way to beat these massive enemies. The presence of the benevolent Autobots levels the field for a large-scale action extravaganza. What saves Dark of the Moon is a more interesting plot, better use of the Transformers themselves, and actors doing all that they can to bring some much-needed charisma to the table. The Transformers movies brought back Peter Cullen, the original voice actor of Optimus Prime, whose voice performance brought life into even the most mundane dialogue. Optimus Prime is best known for his diplomatic preferences despite the immense physical power at his disposal. Optimus Prime is inherently gentle, and would rather talk an issue out than turn to violence. When he decides to fight, he is lethal and fiercely skilled. Optimus Prime believes in striving for peace but preparing for war. He is a noble being with a strong moral code and a sense of friendship and he can bring the heat when he has to. The more concise and fast-paced story of Transformers: Dark of the Moon kicks things off with a plot that tied back to the events of the Moon landing, giving the film a sense of mystery and urgency that kept us on the edge of our seats. Transformers: Dark of the Moon ranks as the best film of the franchise that delivers some truly standout moments. The movie feels like an event all its own, and its status as the concluding chapter of the franchise made the action all the more engaging. Optimus Prime is the best leader of the Autobots and he is always ready to make the necessary sacrifice to save those in need from the evil Decepticons even if they seemingly are not deserving of salvation. Optimus Prime still chose to give a motivational speech when humanity began to turn their backs on the Autobots. Optimus Prime wanted humanity to believe in themselves even in the face of pending doom. The Autobots are truly heroes because their commitment to protecting Earth earns them a place among the best heroic teams ever.