Today's Review: 'X-Men Apocalypse' is great but not as great as 'Days of Future Past' + 'How to Be Single' a feel good movie for singles

Here's my review/reaction of the latest movies I've watched (in no particular order). For reviews only: I will also add here my review/reaction from the US TV shows that I watch. My grade would be from 1 to 5.

[SPOILERS BELOW]

1. X-Men: Apocalypse (2016| Action | US)

Last night, we watched the 3D screening of Apocalypse. It's visually great. The 'new' characters are great. Sophie Turner's Jean Grey is one. Evan Peter's Quicksilver once again steals the spotlight. 

Meanwhile, Apocalypse is a so-so villain. The big three in DOFP (Mystique, Professor X and Magneto) were given a not so great plots, most especially Jennifer Lawrence's Mystique. The highlight turned into the newbies. Overall, X-Men Apocalypse is a great addition to the franchise. Sadly, it's coming out after Days of Future Past which is amazing and Captain America: Civil War which is also a Marvel movie.Grade: 3.5/5 

2. How to Be Single (2016| Romantic Comedy | US)

How to Be Single gives a fresh plot (which highlights on singles) and great chemistry. Although the plot falls in the end, the actresses save it from being bad. A great feel good movie of the year. Grade: 3/5







SPECIAL UPDATE: The Angry Birds Movie opened to PHP 39 million in the country. That's an impressive number for an animated movie in the country. This may be likely due to the effect of the summer where kids have no classes. After this strong opening, expect a huge fall next week with the entrance of X-Men: Apocalypse in the marketplace which is expected to do huge business.