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Rappler is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Oggs Cruz, Ryan Oquiza.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
1/5
MaXXXine (2024) Ryan Oquiza 'MaXXXine' is frustrating because it rehashes the themes of the past two films, stripping them of all subtlety without even being remotely scary
Posted Jul 08, 2024  Edit critic review
3/5
A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) Ryan Oquiza Conceptually, this is genius. Put the monsters whose source of terror is noise in one of the noisiest places imaginable... I wish the people were dumber... because the process of them figuring out how to survive would have been immensely interesting.
Posted Jul 01, 2024  Edit critic review
4/5
Ghostlight (2024) Ryan Oquiza What transpires is simple and poignant, no fireworks or extravagant set pieces, with many errors and amateur mistakes – but isn't this what healing looks like?
Posted Jun 28, 2024  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Inside Out 2 (2024) Ryan Oquiza While the four new emotions introduce fun and inventive layers to Riley's brain, the core structure of Inside Out 2 is nothing but a retread
Posted Jun 17, 2024  Edit critic review
4/5
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) Ryan Oquiza While not as good as Fury Road (what film can be?), Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth deliver a revenge flick filled with inimitable action and epic performances
Posted May 26, 2024  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Challengers (2024) Ryan Oquiza This [final] scene is enough to leave even those who are new to tennis or generally indifferent to it... believe that, just for a moment, they are watching the sexiest film ever made.
Posted Apr 29, 2024  Edit critic review
1/5
Rebel Moon: Part Two - The Scargiver (2024) Ryan Oquiza Seven Samurai, one of this film’s unequivocal inspirations, had three hours to endear us to the seven village defenders... Rebel Moon had four hours, and I still can’t confidently name three of the warriors.
Posted Apr 24, 2024  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Civil War (2024) Ryan Oquiza Civil War asks whether photojournalism can enact change or just breed ruthlessness during times of conflict. It’s about how each photograph, if misguided, can numb murder and insurrection — how it makes us not feel rather than feel.
Posted Apr 18, 2024  Edit critic review
1/5
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) Ryan Oquiza Despite the amazing talent on and off camera, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a soulless film because it is a business decision first, and a work of art second.
Posted Mar 22, 2024  Edit critic review
3/5
Lisa Frankenstein (2024) Ryan Oquiza Lisa Frankenstein cobbles together a patchwork of fleshed out characters, particularly Kathryn Newton and the scene-stealing Liza Soberano, but the story's stitches and bolts are still filled with clichés and faults.
Posted Feb 11, 2024  Edit critic review
4/5
Between the Temples (2024) Ryan Oquiza Between The Temples is a funny, irreverent, and occasionally surrealist depiction of Jewish processing of grief and personal crisis.
Posted Feb 01, 2024  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire (2023) Ryan Oquiza Zack Snyder’s ambitious sci-fi endeavor is more video game than film, which is a good thing for some, but might be boring for others.
Posted Dec 31, 2023  Edit critic review
2/5
Maestro (2023) Ryan Oquiza Maestro develops its characters through missing bits, making the film unwhole and underwhelming despite impressive performances and cinematography
Posted Dec 23, 2023  Edit critic review
5/5
The Taste of Things (2023) Ryan Oquiza The Taste of Things eloquently speaks the language of love through the art of cooking, and as a viewer, one can't help but be swept away by the warmth of its storytelling
Posted Dec 09, 2023  Edit critic review
4.5/5
The Missing (2023) Ryan Oquiza The film consistently shatters the boundaries of its visual style...It is not only creatively rich, but brimming with emotional depth and heartfelt poise.
Posted Nov 28, 2023  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) Ryan Oquiza It’s haunting without losing the balance of its sappy romance and battle royale shenanigans. It sparks renewed enthusiasm for a more mature audience, providing focus on the story’s astute power dynamics and the unraveling of bureaucratic hypocrisies.
Posted Nov 20, 2023  Edit critic review
4/5
Priscilla (2023) Ryan Oquiza Coppola ditches the flashy Elvis musical numbers, opting for the authenticity brought to life by the inspired performances of Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi.
Posted Nov 06, 2023  Edit critic review
4/5
The Killer (2023) Ryan Oquiza It’s evil lurking within the ordinary and fueled by technological paranoia. The act of killing isn’t the main event; it’s the mundane procedures that come before it
Posted Oct 28, 2023  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Cobweb (2023) Ryan Oquiza It’s a shame that the last act of this film is the only part that truly enthralled me because its concept – a director trying to shoot an alternative ending to a film only to be met by chaos and censorship – is a truckload of fun.
Posted Oct 06, 2023  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Evil Does Not Exist (2023) Ryan Oquiza What makes Ryusuke Hamaguchi's latest film captivating is its ability to morph its 'corporate greed vs rural town' story into a suspenseful narrative, teasing an 'evil' that remains tantalizingly out of view.
Posted Sep 30, 2023  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Boy and the Heron (2023) Ryan Oquiza Hayao Miyazaki’s unretirement is, in typical Ghibli fashion, a ceremony of visual feasts. It shares a kindred spirit with ‘Spirited Away,’ but somewhat falters in building the same emotional highs.
Posted Sep 29, 2023  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Close (2022) Ryan Oquiza The film portrays how society's unkind treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals and its rigid attitudes against male affection can profoundly affect even the most innocent children.
Posted Aug 29, 2023  Edit critic review
3/5
Blue Beetle (2023) Ryan Oquiza While Blue Beetle may not introduce anything novel to the comic book genre, its hero's connection to a tightly-knit, lovable Latino family stands as its greatest asset.
Posted Aug 19, 2023  Edit critic review
4/5
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) Ryan Oquiza Mutant Mayhem reminded me of the New York I imagined as a kid, a melting pot of colorful characters living in harmony – and the occasional sewer dwellers. It’s a warm, fuzzy, and enamoring blanket of nostalgia
Posted Aug 18, 2023  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Where Is the Lie? (2023) Ryan Oquiza Marupok AF (Where is the Lie?) thrives on standout performances and a sweeping creative force, but is hampered by its dangerous handling of a villainous character.
Posted Aug 08, 2023  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Haunted Mansion (2023) Ryan Oquiza The film's emotional peaks are its greatest strengths, held steady by a powerful lead performance from LaKeith Stanfield.
Posted Jul 27, 2023  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) Ryan Oquiza While the action scenes may not be as groundbreaking as before, and the thrill of treasure hunting may not be as strong, we see Indiana Jones from a fresh perspective – a man lost in time.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Elemental (2023) Ryan Oquiza Elemental has enough depth for adults, creativity for children, and a searing romance that succeeds only when other aspects take a backseat.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
2/5
Fast X (2023) Ryan Oquiza Fast X’s focus is action, loads of it. Many of which you've seen from Mission: Impossible, DC, James Bond, and even past Fast films. It's like listening to a band’s greatest hits album, but only to realize that they are running out of original ideas.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
3/5
Cat Person (2023) Ryan Oquiza Cat Person is poised to become a lightning rod for discussions surrounding the intricacies of dating and the difficulties of being a woman, a man, or simply someone seeking love
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
4/5
Infinity Pool (2023) Ryan Oquiza Mia Goth shines in an unhinged exploration of hedonism and the many horrors that come with a consequence-free world
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Evil Dead Rise (2023) Ryan Oquiza Evil Dead Rise retains just enough of the core elements from the original, a touch of the extravagant excess from the previous one, and an over-the-top, devil-may-care attitude that would make PG-13 horror films look like kids' movies
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
4.5/5
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) Ryan Oquiza John Wick: Chapter 4 doesn’t feel like the fourth film of a franchise; it’s an exclamation point, a high watermark for action cinema as a whole.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
3/5
Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) Ryan Oquiza Shazam! Fury of the Gods might be the most fun I’ve had with a superhero film for half the budget. It didn’t need $200 million dollars to feel competently made, it shines with its constraints and has a keen sense of practicality.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Scream VI (2023) Ryan Oquiza Scream VI was undeniably fun. I can genuinely see the Scream franchise going on forever. It’s a franchise that reacts to the zeitgeist and then feeds on whatever trendy generational buzz word will make cinephiles post screenshots on Twitter.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
3/5
Nothing Like Paris (2023) Ryan Oquiza Even if you strip 'Walang KaParis' of its romantic setting, its years-spanning time jumps, and its reliance on worn-out tropes, what matters is its principal relationship, and at least the film nails that one to the core.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
4/5
In My Mother's Skin (2023) Ryan Oquiza In My Mother’s Skin truly comes to life when viewed through the lens of the underlying conflict it portrays: the exploitation of colonial forces and their lasting ramifications on the purity of the Filipino soul.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
2/5
Black Adam (2022) Ryan Oquiza Black Adam is an action-driven film that knows it is in service of the fans, which means plenty of spectacle and a focus on entertainment with a capital E, for better and worse.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
3/5
Ticket to Paradise (2022) Ryan Oquiza Travel rom-com ‘Ticket to Paradise’ has all the feel-good and escapist benefits – as long as you’re willing to ignore the heavy baggage.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
1.5/5
Don't Worry Darling (2022) Ryan Oquiza Olivia Wilde's dystopian thriller is a lovely poison, meaning that while it's beautiful on the surface, it's disorienting and head-scratching underneath – mostly because of that twist.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022) Ryan Oquiza George Miller invites us to a vibrant and ambitious epic that says it’s about the love of storytelling but seems to forget about giving love to its own story in the process.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Decision to Leave (2022) Ryan Oquiza Decision to Leave has Park Chan-wook’s signature brutality and sexpionage, but they’ve been placed in the background, focusing instead on the tender romanticism that is as explosive as the violence.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
1/5
Easter Sunday (2022) Ryan Oquiza Did this story live up to the quality we should have expected for the first ever major Filipino-centric Hollywood film? The answer is an emphatic no.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Bullet Train (2022) Ryan Oquiza I used “annoyingly fun” to describe Bullet Train because I don’t know what other oxymoron can best capture the delirium that transpired in its two-hour runtime.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
2/5
The Black Phone (2021) Ryan Oquiza Ethan Hawke attempts to scare in a straightforward serial killer nightmare that is about as satisfying as a one-minute payphone call.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Elvis (2022) Ryan Oquiza Austin Butler stars in a sensory experience so flashy and grandiose that it can only be described by the feeling it evokes: nausea.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
1/5
Jurassic World Dominion (2022) Ryan Oquiza According to studies, land-based animal extinctions occur every 27 million years, give or take. In the case of the Jurassic franchise, they occur every sequel.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022) Ryan Oquiza Nicolas Cage injects life (and a little bit of insanity) into a self-referential comedy that honors his eccentric career and the art of performance.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
4/5
The Northman (2022) Ryan Oquiza The Northman isn’t trying to elevate horror nor dismantle fetishistic fantasies. It’s a fully-formed exercise in realigning blockbuster pictures back to the way they should be: big, visually breathtaking, and bolstered by a unique vision.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
2/5
The Lost City (2022) Ryan Oquiza Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum get blindsided by a wonky and aimless script better suited for the balls-to-the-wall performances of its side characters.
Posted Jul 21, 2023  Edit critic review
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