Thursday, August 16, 2007 'Bourne Ultimatum' opens at Gaisano Mall
THREE is the word for the week as the three of the four new releases have something to do with the number.
New movies opened Wednesday at the theaters of Gaisano Mall of Davao are the Aga-Maricel-Angelica triangle "A Love Story," the Matt Damon spy tri-quel "The Bourne Ultimatum," the horror thriller "Three," and the animated penguin adventure, "Surf's Up."
Extended are Ouija (now in its fourth week) and the Chan-Tucker action-comedy "Rush Hour 3."
"The Bourne Ultimatum"
Matt Damon returns as the trained assassin Jason Bourne for the latest showdown in "The Bourne Ultimatum." In the follow-up to 2002's "The Bourne Identity" and 2004's "The Bourne Supremacy" -- the smash hits that have earned over $500 million at the global box office -- acclaimed director Paul Greengrass ("United 93," "The Bourne Supremacy") joins returning cast members Julia Stiles and Joan Allen and new additions David Strathairn and Paddy Considine.
Now, in the new chapter of this espionage series, Bourne will hunt down his past in order to find a future.
He must travel from Moscow, Paris, Madrid and London to Tangier and New York City as he continues his quest to find the real Jason Bourne -- all the while trying to outmaneuver the scores of cops, federal officers and Interpol agents with him in their crosshairs.
"A Love Story"
It's a different triangle that will be long remembered: The Diamond Star, The Drama King, and the Drama Princess - all in one movie!
"A Love Story" is a drama that will bring to the fore issues that affect a lot of people today: marriage and infidelity. Watch how the three stars attack their respective roles to the hilt, under the direction of award-winning Maryo J. delos Reyes.
Ian Montes (Aga Muhlach), a successful real estate developer, has everything everyone wishes for. But behind all the glory is a man yearning for love and recognition. Wounded from the abandonment of their mother when he was 17 and desperate for his father's approval, Ian longed for someone who can and will love him unconditionally. And he felt this twice when he met two women who would change his life forever - Joanna (Maricel Soriano), a doctor who rescued him from a water-skiing accident, and Karyn (Angelica Panganiban), a flight stewardess he met when he once went to Macau for a business trip.
"Three"
When young seminary student Kevin Parson is targeted by a psychopathic killer, he joins forces with another prospective target, criminal psychologist Jennifer Peters whose brother was murdered by the same madman known as the Riddle Killer. Kevin's childhood friend Samantha, a former FBI agent, enters to protect Kevin.
The unmerciful killer, pushing his victims beyond their limits with cryptic riddles and impossible timelines, planted bomb after bomb - challenging them to figure out the riddles before innocent people die.
As they are thrust forward toward the dark conclusion, Kevin's past comes into question. What is this "sin"? Who is the Riddle Killer? How is the killer tied to Kevin's childhood? And, how much longer can they play this game before one, or all of them die?
Based on the best-selling novel by Ted Dekker.
"Surf's Up"
This stylistically daring CGI feature is based on the groundbreaking revelation that surfing was actually invented by penguins.
The film follows teenage Rockhopper penguin Cody Maverick (Shia LaBeouf), an up-and-coming surfer, as he enters his first pro competition. Followed by a camera crew to document his experiences, Cody leaves his family and home in Shiverpool, Antarctica to travel to Pen Gu Island for the Big Z Memorial Surf Off.
Along the way, Cody meets Seboygan surfer Chicken Joe (Jon Heder), legendary surf promoter Reggie Belafonte (James Woods), surf talent scout Mikey Abromowitz (Mario Cantone), and spirited lifeguard Lani Aliikai (Zooey Deschanel), who all recognized his passion for surfing... even if it's a bit misguided at times. Cody believes that winning will bring him the admiration and respect he desires, but when he unexpectedly comes face-to-face with a washed-up old surfer (Jeff Bridges), Cody begins to find his own way, and discovers that a true winner isn't always the one who comes in first.
