Pinoy Movies

Whenever I go home, I always manage to buy a few local movies DVD. Strange, OFWs tend to like watching local movies. Homesick!

A Very Special Love
The first time I heard abt it, I didnt like it. Dont get me wrong, I watch Filipino movies. It's just that the title seems too jologs hehe, too superlative. Love to be described as special, add to it a 'very'. Not descriptive enough of the theme, and what makes it so 'very special'? Not catchy, it's like one of the me-toos, forgettables. Then a friend recommended that to me, and told me 'surprisingly the movie has some depth'. I checked the net and saw that it was the highest-selling box-office hit of 2008, surpassing 'One More Chance'. Okay that it's, it has stirred up my curiousity, I bought a dvd.


My take: John Lloyd's acting has improved a lot, he looks so natural and convincing in his role. I like how his eyes 'act', very expressive. (For me, sya ang nagdala ng movie) It talks about how Miggy, being a son of mistress of a wealthy family, wants to revive his publishing business to prove himself. The arrogant and insensitive guy meets Laida the simple girl who has a crush on him, and slowly transforms him into a real human with emotions and concern for others. No offense but Sarah doesnt look corporate enough, something is wrong with her hair. (the poster I downloaded looks much better). Nevertheless, the jolly personality of Laida fits her well. I like the sundance concept :)

I like the dialogues below:
'What you just saw is a failure... Pangalan ko lng paghihirapan ko pa.'
'Khit bali-baliktarin mo ako ngyon, wala na akong maibibigay... Mapapagod ka lng sa kaaasa, mapapagod ka lng sa kahihintay', says Miggy.
'Khit kelan ndi ko naramdamang nakakapagod kang mahalin... ngyon lng', says Laida.

And I was told there will be a part2 coming up this Feb to be titled 'You Changed My Life'. This title is much much better and interesting. I'll have to get a copy. :)

However, I think I'm still more used to Lloydie-Bea tandem. One More Chance mega-known dialogues:
'She had me at my worst, you had me at my best, but you just broke my heart'
'Pwede bang ako na lng, ako na lng ulit'. hehehe


For The First Time
My take: I would consider it more 'modern' than the traditional Filipino movie, not the typical conservative youth. Setting in Santorini, Greece is a good idea. KC flaunts her cleavage well with the deep-V neckline blouses hehe. Good chemistry between KC and Richard. KC's version of 'For The First Time' is very warming, singing probably runs in their genes. After watching it, I've been having LSS the whole night and days after.