REVIEW: Born To Love You

Title: Born To Love You

Director: Jerome Pobocan

Producer: Star Cinema and CineMedia

Distribution: Star Cinema

Date of premiere: May 30, 2012

I was ready to rail against this movie. I first saw its trailer in the premiere night for Every Breath U Take, and I instantly believed it will suck. For one, the story seemed generic. I also do not believe Angeline Quinto can pull off a movie, since she has no acting experience.

But this film won me over. 

The story is nothing special, but the storytelling made it stand out. It is coherent, and not a mash-up of plotlines. Unlike other movies of its type, the events do not stem from coincidence.

(Well, some events seem coincidential, but everything can be explained once the first twist is revealed.)

Angeline Quinto also gives a passable performance as a peppy tourist guide who wants to change the life of brooding and pessimistic Rex (Coco Martin). Angeline's acting is surprising, as she has not acted before. She deserves more projects soon.

The supporting cast also gives good performances, giving Angeline's performance a boost. Remarkable are Malou de Guzman, Al Tantay, Eula Valdez, and Albert Martinez. Jojit Lorenzo deserves a special mention.

So if you haven't seen this movie yet, go now and watch it. It deserves to be a hit, and to surpass Star Cinema's less acceptable releases (that grossed over 200M pesos). #rantover

RATING: 4 stars out of 5
SUMMARY: Better than most of Star Cinema's release this year (except Unofficially Yours).

(Another version of this movie review posted at PEP.ph)