Tag: Ayala Malls Cinemas

  • ‘Hoppers’ Review: Pixar’s Chaotic, Beaver-Powered Take on Talking to Animals Is a Must-See

    What if your consciousness could “hop” into the form of a lifelike robotic animal, allowing you to communicate with fellow animals like it was most natural thing in the world?

    HOPPERS answers this question in a hilariously chaotic yet heartfelt manner.

    The movie follows the story of Mabel Tanaka, a college student who loves animals to a fault. While vehemently opposing the mayor’s plan to destroy a local forest glade, she accidentally discovers a way to hop into the animal community as a beaver, leading to an excitingly life-changing adventure.

    Definitely one of the Disney Pixar greats in recent times, this beautifully animated flick will definitely ignite your curiosity and knock you out with its quirky humor and heart.

    If you’re looking for a film that kids and kids-at-heart will enjoy, be sure to see HOPPERS in Ayala Malls Cinemas starting March 4th. 🦫🦫🦫

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  • Love is on the Big Screen with Ayala Malls Cinemas, Featuring Two Special Valentine’s Screenings!

    Love is on the Big Screen with Ayala Malls Cinemas, Featuring Two Special Valentine’s Screenings!

    Photo credit: Ayala Malls Cinemas

    Still planning your date this Valentine’s Day?
    Ayala Malls Cinemas has got you covered!

    This Valentine’s Day, Ayala Malls Cinemas invites moviegoers and film enthusiasts to celebrate love and music on the big screen. From February 14, audiences can enjoy two exclusive screenings only at Ayala Malls Cinemas, featuring the critically acclaimed period drama Hamnet and the intimate documentary The Rose: Come Back To Me. Whether it’s a heart-wrenching period drama or an intimate Korean musical documentary, these films promise to make every patron’s Valentine’s celebration unforgettable, emotionally stirring, and captivating.

    HAMNET
    Perfect for literary and theater lovers who appreciate timeless stories and cinematic artistry, Hamnet is directed by Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao, and stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, and Joe Alwyn.

    Hamnet is not just one of the most anticipated films to arrive in the country but also an award-winning masterpiece. Adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s acclaimed novel and inspired by William Shakespeare’s timeless classic Hamlet, the film earned eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director for Chloé Zhao, and Best Actress for Jessie Buckley. It also won two Golden Globe Awards, one for Best Motion Picture in the Drama category and for Jessie Buckley’s performance as Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama.

    Early access screenings are available at Trinoma, Glorietta, and Manila Bay at 6:30 PM on February 14, with regular release beginning February 18, giving audiences the chance to experience one of the year’s most celebrated films on the big screen.

    THE ROSE: COME BACK TO ME
    Ideal for Hallyu fans and music lovers, The Rose: Come Back To Me follows the journey of indie rock band The Rose. The film explores their rise to global fame, behind-the-scenes of their career, their challenges, and their love for music.

    Get to know more about their music, brotherhood, and resilience on the big screen as it comes to cinemas exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas, including Manila Bay, Bonifacio High Street, Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 3, U.P. Town Center, Marquee Mall, Centrio, Capitol Central, Solenad, Feliz, Vermosa, and A-Giant Cinemas at Trinoma and Ayala Center Cebu, from February 14 to 20.

    Delight in a variety of treats from The Movie Snackbar, from classic popcorn favorites to sweet treats perfect for sharing, while watching these stories unfold. Moviegoers can enjoy every scene from plush seats with generous legroom, experiencing every laugh, tear, and heart-fluttering moment with their loved ones.

    Planning the perfect cinematic date is easier than ever when you book advance tickets at www.sureseats.com. Visit Ayala Malls Cinemas’ Facebook and Instagram official pages for more updates.

  • Ayala Malls Cinemas invites families on a wild adventure with “ZOOTOPIA 2”, now showing in Ayala Malls Cinemas, including on 4DX and A-Giant!

    Ayala Malls Cinemas invites families on a wild adventure with “ZOOTOPIA 2”, now showing in Ayala Malls Cinemas, including on 4DX and A-Giant!

    Ayala Malls Cinemas invites kids and kids-at-heart to bond over movies with “Zootopia 2” – the much-awaited sequel to the beloved 2016 hit animated movie “Zootopia.” Experience the latest adventure of new police partners rabbit Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) in Ayala Malls Cinemas – a great place to have fun and unforgettable family bonding moments. “Zootopia 2” is available in all Ayala Malls Cinemas nationwide, including on A-Giant and 4DX – where every twist, turn, and tail-flick jumps right off the screen!

    Critics and audiences have welcomed back “Zootopia” with wide open arms. Like its predecessor, “Zootopia 2” has an exceptionally good Rotten Tomatoes score from critics at 92%. Ratings from audiences are also stellar with 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, and A on Cinemascore.

    “Zootopia 2” finds new partner detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. Where best to experience Judy and Nick’s new twisty-turny adventure than on 4DX? 4DX in the Philippines is exclusively available in the following Ayala Malls Cinemas – Bonifacio High Street (BHS) cinemas in BGC, Taguig, and U.P. Town Center (UPTC) in Diliman, Quezon City.

    Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/_hGl7s6mlOc?si=Tofize0xmrNnnA0P

    Ayala Malls Cinemas has an additional treat for families and friends watching “Zootopia 2” together. Patrons who buy four 4DX movie tickets in BHS get four free tubs of popcorn, and those who book four 4DX tickets in UPTC get four free hotdog sandwiches. And both sets come in limited edition “Zootopia”-themed food trays! 🐾🦊✨

    Another optimal way to experience “Zootopia 2” is by watching the film on the A-Giant movie screen, a screen that is four times bigger than the standard movie screen for a more immersive experience. A-Giant is exclusively available at Ayala Malls Cinemas, specifically in TriNoma, Vertis North and Manila Bay. Like other Ayala Malls Cinemas, A-Giant features plush seating with generous legroom, cutting-edge laser projections for sharper images, and top-notch Dolby Sound and Dolby Atmos technologies to enhance audio depth.

    Dive back into the animal kingdom like never before and catch “Zootopia 2,” now showing in Ayala Malls Cinemas. Book your tickets now by visiting www.sureseats.com or any of the participating cinemas. Visit the Ayala Malls Cinemas FB and IG pages for updates!

  • Bruce Unplugged: Deliver Me from Nowhere Captures the Silence That Saved Him

    Bruce Unplugged: Deliver Me from Nowhere Captures the Silence That Saved Him

    Directed by Scott Cooper and starring Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen, Springsteen Deliver Me From Nowhere is a thoughtful, introspective biopic that dives into a pivotal creative crossroads in the artist’s life, adapted from Warren Zanes’ 2023 book of the same name. Rather than chasing the bombast of arena-rock glory, this film opts for a quieter, more personal lane focusing on the raw emotional undercurrents that fueled one of Springsteen’s most haunting works. It’s a deliberate choice that sets it apart from the genre’s usual parade of hits and triumphs, though it occasionally feels like it’s idling in neutral when you’d crave a bit more acceleration.

    In the world of rock biopics, where the genre too often turns into jukebox montages and triumphant air-guitar solos, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere comes across like an unpolished cassette demo: raw, personal, and proudly uncommercial. Scott Cooper directed this movie, which is based on Warren Zanes’ book of the same name and has some elements from Bruce Springsteen’s memoir Born to Run. It doesn’t follow the fireworks of stadium anthems or the rags-to-riches story. This film opts for a quieter, more personal lane focusing on the raw emotional undercurrents that fueled one of Springsteen’s most haunting works. It’s a deliberate choice that sets it apart from the genre’s usual parade of hits and triumphs, though it occasionally feels like it’s idling in neutral when you’d crave a bit more acceleration.

    It haunts down in the dim corners of 1981 New Jersey, capturing a 32-year-old Bruce Springsteen (a haunted Jeremy Allen White) wrestling with burnout, depression, and the ghosts of his working-class roots. It’s a movie about the silence between songs, the kind that birthed Nebraska, and it subtly teases the explosive reinvention that would follow with Born in the U.S.A..

    Deliver Me from Nowhere honors that by being small when it could be big and personal when it could be fake. For fans, it’s a must-have; for newcomers, it’s a way to understand why Bruce is still around not as an icon, but as a bard for everyone. This quiet storm might be the Boss’s best movie tribute yet, even though there are more loud Oscar bait movies this year.

    Deliver Me from Nowhere is now exclusively showing at the Ayala Malls.