Manila, Open City (1968)
Género : Historia, Acción, Bélica, Drama
Tiempo de ejecución : 1H 26M
Director : Eddie Romero
Sinopsis
War drama set in the closing stages of World War Two. As Allied Forces are nearing the defeat of the Japanese Army in Manila, the Japanese Empire's soldiers begin attacking innocent civilians. A brutal month-long battle ensues.
Martin es un solitario con problemas mentales que vive con su madre en un barrio marginal de Londres. Trabaja en el turno nocturno como guardia de seguridad en un estacionamiento subterráneo. Allí se obsesiona cada noche viendo una y otra vez la película 'The Human Centipede' en el pequeño televisor de su oficina. Al borde de la locura por culpa de su padre, y su difícil niñez, Martin pone en marcha un plan para emular el ciempiés humano que tantas veces ha visto en su película favorita. Secuela del largometraje holandés "The Human Centipede" (2009).
Un adolescente es brutalmente asesinado delante de su padre. Éste, que es el único testigo del crimen, intenta vengarse matando a cada uno de los implicados en el homicidio, pero sus actos tendrán consecuencias inesperadas.
Los miembros de una banda de música punk, tras ser los únicos testigos de un asesinato en un bar, son encerrados en una habitación del local por los autores del homicidio: una pandilla aterradora de skinheads, neonazis de supremacía blanca, liderados por el dueño del bar (Patrick Stewart), un tipo que no quiere dejar testigos de lo sucedido.
Durante una expedición en las tierras salvajes americanas, el legendario explorador Hugh Glass es brutalmente atacado por un oso y dado por muerto por los miembros de su propia partida de caza. En su cruzada por sobrevivir, Glass supera inimaginables tribulaciones, además de la traición de su confidente John Fitzgerald. Guiado por la pura determinación y el amor de su familia, Glass deberá superar un duro invierno mientras busca sin descanso un motivo para seguir adelante y encontrar la redención.
Ambientada en Tasmania en 1825, cuenta la historia de una joven irlandesa de 21 años que es testigo del brutal asesinato de su marido y bebé a manos de un grupo de soldados. Incapaz de encontrar justicia, con la ayuda de un rastreador aborigen emprenderá un viaje por el desierto en busca de venganza...
Tong Po, campeón tailandés de kickboxing, se convierte en capo de la droga de Mexico. David se ha casado, pero su mujer Vicky es secuestrada por Tong Po y David termina en la cárcel por culpa de una trama de su enemigo. Ahora David debe viajar a Mexico para luchar en un torneo y así salvar la vida de su mujer.
Hacia finales de la Guerra de 1812, una joven mujer Mohawk y sus dos amantes pelean contra un pelotón de soldados americanos que buscan venganza.
En el pasado, el arquitecto Paul Kersey supo lo que era que su familia y otros seres queridos le fuesen arrancados de su lado por diferentes delincuentes. Ahora, Kersey parece haber alcanzado definitivamente la paz al lado de Olivia, una bella diseñadora de modas. Pero Tommy, el ex marido de ella y jefe de una banda de matones, vuelve a entrar en su vida y le propina una brutal paliza cuando Olivia se niega a pagar su protección. Sabiendo que carece de pruebas apra acudir a la ley, Kersey volverá a empuñar la pistola para defender a los que ama.
John Eastland regresa de Vietnam y trata de pasar página ganándose la vida como puede, pero la ciudad está completamente tomada por bandas callejeras de todo tipo. Cuando su mejor amigo, y antiguo compañero en el frente, sea brutalmente atacado por una de ellas John jurará venganza contra toda la criminalidad de Nueva York.
Julius Fonteneau ha decidido tomarse la justicia por su mano después de que su hija desapareciera. Su único amigo lo apoya mientras su esposa lo resiente y la policía sospecha cada vez más de sus intenciones. Debe determinar el bien del mal y tomar la decisión final de matar al hombre que cree que se llevó a su hija.
Un hombre inicia un camino de venganza contra varios oficiales de policía corruptos, al ser incapaz de descubrir al asesino de su mujer.
Un abogado transforma su cuerpo y hace un voto de silencio, que no será roto hasta que encuentre a los asesinos de su mujer e hija y lleve a cabo su venganza.
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Chen, un joven experto en artes marciales, regresa a su escuela en Shanghai al enterarse de que su amado maestro ha sido asesinado. Mientras investiga la muerte de su instructor, Chen descubre que ésta está relacionada con una organización dedicada al tráfico de drogas, con una escuela rival y con las tensiones raciales existentes entre los habitantes chinos y japoneses de la ciudad.
En un intento por encajar en la nueva ciudad, Jack Tyler (Sean Faris) acepta la invitación de su compañera Baja (Amber Heard) para acudir a una fiesta, en la que acaba inmerso en una dura pelea. Después de ser vencido y humillado por Ryan McDonald (Cam Gigandet), un compañero le habla de un deporte conocido como Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) y le presenta a su mentor, Jean Roque (Djimon Hounsou) que lo acoge bajo su tutela. Con Jean aprenderá a ser disciplinado y paciente, claves que quizá le servirán para llegar a lo más alto y definirse a sí mismo.
Harry Feversham es admirado por sus compañeros y está considerado como uno de los mejores soldados de su regimiento. Apasionadamente leal a su bella prometida, Ethne, a Harry se le presenta un prometedor futuro en el ejército y una vida feliz junto a la mujer a la que ama. Pero, cuando un ejército de derviches ataca la fortaleza británica de Jartum (Sudán), su regimiento es llamado a filas y enviado a África. Harry; que se siente lleno de dudas, renuncia a embarcar con su regimiento. Conmocionado por la decisión de su hijo, el padre de Harry lo repudia. Por su parte, los tres mejores amigos de Harry y Ethne le envían una pluma blanca, símbolo de cobardía.
En el sur de Boston, en la década de 1970, el agente del FBI John Connolly (Joel Edgerton) convence al mafioso irlandés James “Whitey” Bulger (Johnny Depp), un delincuente recién salido de la cárcel, para que colabore con el FBI y elimine a un enemigo común: la mafia italiana. El drama cuenta la historia de esa nefasta alianza que provocó una espiral fuera de control, permitiendo a Whitey escapar del ámbito de la ley, consolidar su poder y convertirse en uno de los más implacables y poderosos gángsteres de la historia de Boston.
Durante un viaje de Texas a México, un grupo de jóvenes recoge a una autoestopista ensangrentada que asegura que es la única superviviente de una masacre ocurrida la noche anterior en una casa cercana. Remake del clásico homónimo de Tobe Hooper (1974).
Milo, una estrella del porno ya retirada que vive con su mujer y su hijo, está pasando por apuros económicos. Una cita con una antigua compañera de rodaje, la pornostar Layla, le presenta la oportunidad de trabajar con un tipo llamado Vukmir en su nueva película de porno experimental. Milos acaba aceptando sin saber exactamente lo que va a rodar y acaba sumergido en una tormenta de depravación violencia, snuff, pedofilia, y drogas que lo dejan en un abismo de locura.
Irreversible. Porque el tiempo lo destruye todo. Porque algunos actos son irreparables. Porque el hombre es un animal. Porque el deseo de venganza es un impulso natural. Porque la mayoría de los crímenes quedan sin castigo. Porque la pérdida del amado destruye como un rayo. Porque el amor es el origen de la vida. Porque toda la historia se escribe con esperma y sangre. Porque las premoniciones no modifican el curso de los acontecimientos. Porque el tiempo lo revela todo: lo mejor y lo peor.
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On the eve of his 25th birthday, the day he’s set to receive money from his trust fund, Rocco (Xian Lim) parties, gets drunk and loses all his money on a poker match. His dilemma: He has to produce the amount, otherwise he will lose the client he needs to defeat his father’s TV commercial production company. Meanwhile, Rocky (Kim Chiu) also needs money to pay the rent, otherwise her family will be homeless. There’s only one way for Rocco to be able to get money from his trust fund: Fulfill the conditions set by his grandmother and that is to get married. Rocky agrees to act as Rocco’s pseudo wife in exchange for a “talent fee.” They seal the deal. As they live like a married couple, Rocco and Rocky face one problem after another, forcing them with no alternative but to reconcile their differences and work with each other. Complication arises when they start to feel for each other, with their bond getting closer.
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Isabel Reyes (Rhian Ramos) is an infamous soap opera villain in the country. Everyone simply loathes Isabel which makes her the most condemned personality in the world of television. But by some weird twist of fate, Isabel's life turns upside down when she encounters a near-death accident. The wicked antagonist experiences a sudden change of heart and being the top kontrabida of her soap opera, Isabel couldn't just deliver her heartlessness and cruelty in front of the camera. Her over-the-top villainous persona disappears and she finds herself powerless to kick and slap the lead star. Isabel's show hits a major ratings slump and the network advises her to take a break from work with hopes of reigniting her passion. To solve her dilemma, Isabel seeks the help of the biggest kontrabida icon in the country, no less than Ms. Bella Flores. She finds her on YouTube and says that for Isabel to get herself back, she needs to find the person who hurt her the most.
Clarise, an OFW mother in Japan, and her desire to have a husband and father for her children. One day, Clarise bumps into Henry, ridiculed and rejected. Then, they meet again in a plane going back to the Philippines. Here, an accident happens. Clarise wakes up and finds herself in an island with Henry, who now has amnesia. Clarise takes advantage of the situation and introduces herself as his wife. She makes him believe that they have been married in Japan and they are on their way to the Philippines to get married in church. After being saved, Clarise then introduces Henry to her family and friends. Will Henry learn to really love Clarise? Or, will Henry find the truth about Clarise's lies? What if Henry learns that Clarise is his "illegal wife?"
A heartbroken young woman begins a sexual relationship with a struggling artista, not knowing that her new beau is already married. As the truth comes out, obsession and jealousy bring pain into all their lives.
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Childhood best friend with a genius IQ become bittersweet rivals when they both fall for Mark.
Tiagong Akyat was one of the most famous outlaws in Philippine history. He terrorized Manila and the nearby provinces in the 1920s. Born Santiago Ronquillo in Imus, Cavite sometime in the late 19th century, Tiagong Akyat got his moniker because he simply entered homes and loot it of its wealth amidst the horrified residents (it should be noted that during the early 20th century, few homes had gates). Legend has it that Tiagong Akyat possessed an amulet that made him invisible. This amulet is called "Tagabulag" in Philippine folklore.Yet, despite Tiagong Akyat's notoriety, there was existing rumors that he was a "Robin Hood" character, helping the poor and looting the rich. In 1923, Manila Chief of Police John Fulton Green received an intelligence report that Tiagong Akyat was seen in Noveleta, Cavite. In cooperation with the Philippine constabulary, Green organized a formidable force to capture Tiagong Akyat, resulting to the kill of the latter.
On the eve of his 25th birthday, the day he’s set to receive money from his trust fund, Rocco (Xian Lim) parties, gets drunk and loses all his money on a poker match. His dilemma: He has to produce the amount, otherwise he will lose the client he needs to defeat his father’s TV commercial production company. Meanwhile, Rocky (Kim Chiu) also needs money to pay the rent, otherwise her family will be homeless. There’s only one way for Rocco to be able to get money from his trust fund: Fulfill the conditions set by his grandmother and that is to get married. Rocky agrees to act as Rocco’s pseudo wife in exchange for a “talent fee.” They seal the deal. As they live like a married couple, Rocco and Rocky face one problem after another, forcing them with no alternative but to reconcile their differences and work with each other. Complication arises when they start to feel for each other, with their bond getting closer.