In what may be Cathy Garcia Molina’s best movie to date, this movie overcomes the banal and stereotypical nuances Pinoy romcoms are known for. In fact, the apparent Filipino diaspora is the true backdrop of this movie. The dissolution of every OFW worker’s success or possible demise.
The ensuing love story merely serves as an extravagance but will eventually turn complimentary to the already palatable storyline of Kathryn Bernardo’s plight as a struggling domestic helper torn between the choice of staying in Hongkong to be with the man she loves (Alden Richards) and fulfilling her destiny to be a successful nurse in Canada.
Both characters are vibrant and played to a T by the two lead actors. Not really a fan of Alden Richards, one may surmise that he was directed exceptionally well for this or was incidentally a victim of writing mediocrity in previous films. But that stockroom scene is just plain fun and genius. The chemistry between the two characters was made apparent by screams of excitement from my neighboring seat as the pair locked eyes for the first time.
Forget about the common adequacy Pinoy films are usually associated with. We may suck in action and sci-fi movies but we can definitely make quality films in other genres. Like this one.
Baduy na kung baduy, but this is a movie you should watch.
Well. at least, once.
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