A Filipino teen rom-com-drama film based on Ms. Bianca Bernardino's (SGwannaB) original story posted in Wattpad. The movie was directed by our very own Cathy Garcia-Molina and starred by one of the most famous love team of this generation (as per the reviews and polls), Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo.
The story rotates on finding Mr. Kenji Delos Reyes after receiving a report that the plane he was flying with had an accident. Kelai (Kathryn) and Kenneth (Daniel) meet one another in airport for the first time with the same goal: to find Mr. Kenji Delos Reyes. As they are looking for Mr. Kenji Delos Reyes, Kelai tells the story of why she is also looking for Mr. Kenji.
However, a flashback was being shown as Athena (portrayed by Kathryn also) meets Kenji (portrayed by Daniel also) as a gangster in their campus. One day, Athena's beeper kept on receiving messages from 'Kenji' saying that he will wait for her to come back to him. Knowing that the messages are not for her, will a love unfold by destiny? Or will this confusion can ignite a love that is stronger than any person could ever bear?
REVIEW:
Story Line (MOVIE VS BOOK)
It's not the actual book that I've read. The world just shared that MS Word with the color codes as to refer who is talking. The writing style of the book says that the author is still a newbie but the pacing is good. The build up and the chemistry is good. The vibes was fresh. And the end, it's not new to me but I felt the emotions.
The movie, well it's unique compared to the book (story written). Especially the addition of the subplot. But it was fast paced. Kenji and Athena's relationship lasts (as per Athena) for 2 months only. Though I cannot remember if Athena emphasized that on the book. But the ending? It sucks. It's totally crap.
Casting:
I can understand that they want to let the audience feel the older generation feels throughout the movie. Like the retro kind of style. And I understand that they don't want to copy the whole book (100%). But, the feels are really different. Fans of the original story were disappointed due to the fact that the original characters were Fil-Koreans.
On Daniel Padilla:
Yes he got the angst, he got the aura. But, it already looks normal on him. It doesn't feel different from his other roles before.
On Kathryn Bernardo:
The bubbly and energetic personality of her outshone her other characters. But since she is portraying a young character, I am not sure if she learned a lot from this movie.
Setting:
Average. I am even disappointed at the view of Mt. Mayon. They failed to promote it.
Cinematography:
Disappointed. Bad.
Old style/retro theme or whatever do you call the time period of the movie doesn't concern the cinematography of the film.
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