It's a Friday night and work is nowhere to be found. I have my super willing friend (ay not willing, more than willing.. no, no actually she was the one who insisted we watch it pala! That makes me the one willing to watch it. Nevermind) to watch this spot on independent film, armed with Kettlecorn and excitement, we conquered the rain to the UP Film Institute to catch Eros Atalia's LIGO NA U, LAPIT NA ME
It tells the story of Karl Vladimir Lennon J. Villabos (Intoy for short), very street smart and ordinary who fell in love with the quirky Jenny Evangelista. Their friendship is guarded by certain perks and privileges (including checking in a motel and going to bed if you know what I mean), with the condition that they will fall in love with each other. Intoy later on, felt the need to confess his feelings to Jenny, only to find out that Jenny is pregnant. ("Don't worry, it's not yours")
Tal and I was more than excited for this film! I personally was counting the days before the screening date and felt goosebumps whenever I get to watch the trailer! We saw the book a few weeks ago in National Bookstore and thought that the title is interesting. Apparently, Tal read the first few chapters and said that the story did justice in relating how our generation deals with love and all that goes with friends-with-benefits set-up. I was intrigued so I told her we would watch it when Cinemalaya goes to UP.
I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED WITH WHAT I SAW. I loved the film! Very witty with all it's quotable quotes. It may get bastos at moments, but still with sense. Di lang basta bastos, may tinatarget e. And it gets you. Mercedes Cabral was perfect for the role. Quirky and seductive. Edgar Allan Guzman, hailed as this year's Cinemalaya Best Actor, was not exactly with best actor drama skills but I felt that what made him stand out was that he was able to connect with his character. So mas realistic ang dating, parang typical Pinoy young adult na inlove. I felt na siyang siya si Intoy.
On the other side of my day, it was another fun date with Tal! Though she might complain how magastos I am na kasama and how I made her walk from UP Film all the way to Oblation at around 10:30 in the evening, I knew we had fun and I know you will not disown me for that! Hehehe thanks for the Kettlecorn. Here's our only souvenir:
This movie date was brought to you by Mang Inasal for early dinner, Kettlecorn for while-watching-the-film-snack, McDonalds Cafe for nearly midnight snack, UP Film Institute for the wonderful event and of course, yours truly with Tal as the beauties of the night. (Wahahahaha okay the last part was simply biased)
Watch the trailer, be intrigued. Go set a date and watch it with your friends when it hits the SM Cinemas this August!!
And oh, Edgar Allan Guzman has such a nice manly voice
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