The typical romcom with a typical happy ending. Here's the kind of movie that watching the trailer alone tells you the whole point of the story, how it begins and how its ends. But even if I knew that from the start, I just want to have a few laughs with my roomies.
And to be honest, there was that tiny part in me hoping to discover in the film the "real reason" rather than for the obvious answers there could possibly be to its movie title.
And to be honest, there was that tiny part in me hoping to discover in the film the "real reason" rather than for the obvious answers there could possibly be to its movie title.
As to the actors, I'd have to give it to Kim for her effortless delivery as the comical Sandy. She was so natural and the laughter she elicits from the audience would come so naturally as well. Xian as Alex Prieto, on the other hand, has the looks to make all the girls gush over his charm. It makes all the girls envy Sandy for having Alex to her rescue.
As to the plot, there was nothing really surprising at all. There were a few parts to the story where I felt that there wasn't enough resolution to the conflict.
Just a background, Alex, before meeting Sandy, got his heart broken after breaking off an engagement with his ex-girlfriend who didn't want the wedding at all. In a bar, Alex laments over his ex with the narrator and author himself, Ramon Bautista, giving him tips on how to move on. And in the next scene, he sees Sandy with another guy,who apparently looks like she has gotten her act together. The drunk Alex goes rage after Sandy. He blames her for his dreadful situation while Sandy managed to be strong and beautiful after he pulled off her makeover. Fast forward, he's wooing over Sandy again, confessing his love, and Sandy, over harana, had welcomed Alex back. I'd wonder if Alex had really gotten over his feelings with his ex. And I think a strong Sandy, who got her heart broken again and again, shouldn't really welcome a guy that easily. There wasn't any justice to that at all.
P.S. One should watch the movie to see how it all stitches up. I'm only highlighting here the scenes which I think needed more explanation.
But even with these minor points, I have to say I enjoyed the movie. One shouldn't really over-think a Filipino romcom. And maybe, I did. So please, forgive me. Nonetheless, the KimXi team-up was very effective. It gave moviegoers the "kilig" their movie ticket's worth.
The movie isn't open-ended as Ramon Bautista answers the question with these top 10 reasons. Hindi ka niya crush dahil:
- Panget ka.
- Masama ugali mo.
- May shota siya.
- May shota ka.
- Bakla/tomboy siya.
- 'Di kayo match sa horoscope.
- Okay ka naman pero siniraan ka ng mga friends niya.
- High maintenance ka.
- Trip mo yung mga ayaw niyang TV show.
- Wala ka sa radar a.k.a. hindi ka niya napapansin.
You see, the answers to the question, are very straight forward, a knock in the head to all those hopeless romantic out there. Its really not that complicated. The answer to what can be a heart-breaking question is just so plain and simple. No further questions asked.
Para sa iyo, bakit hindi ka nga ba crush ng crush mo? Just as what my friend would say, the answer would depend on the person you imagine to be your crush. For me, hindi niya ako crush kasi torpe siya. He doesn't have the guts to say it after all. Oh yes, assuming tong answer na to. And I know Ramon Bautista would tell me, wag umasa girl. Eh ano ngayon? I'm just happy to be in love with love :)
The Real Score
On whether this is a weekend-must-watch, I give it 4 out of 5 stars.
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