Love You to the Stars and Back [2017]

May 06, 2018

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Starring:

Julia Barretto as Mika

Joshua Garcia as Caloy

Written and Directed by: Antoinette Jadaone

The Story

This is not a typical love story. This is the kind of story that might happened to one of a million people but still could relate to the characters. 

Not the runaway daughter because she still not over the passing of her mother and her father is now happy with another woman. But about longing for someone you love most and think that the only person that could understand you simply because you are blocking other people to be part of your life, even your dad.

And of course, not because of having cancer that you might die anytime soon but because of longing for someone that you think a missing piece of you and in hopes of meeting your dad and have some quality time but only to find out that everything that your warned you about was true.

I still didn't get the title though.

The Actors 

Joshua Garcia is so natural in acting. To be honest, he really can deliver.

I really think Carmina Villaruel’s role was big because she’s part of the trailer but she’s the epitome of “there’s no small role” as what the actors always say. But in fact, this movie also showed that there’s really “small roles” for not even having a line to deliver but because they’re recognized actors, like Paolo Angeles and Joaquin Reyes, they still got the starring credits. Maybe during shoot, they got lines but during the edits, the writter/director realized that those were not necessary and won't affect to storyline. Sad reality of making a film.

What I’ve Noticed 

They never run out of gas. The heck!? They’ve been traveling (driving) from early morning til almost midnight, but not a single time to stop and refill for a gas ⛽️. Hmmmp

Note to gasoline boy/attendant

Please don’t wake up the sleeping driver for the sake of your parking space. By doing so, you definitely can save a life. We all know that a sleepy head is one of the causes of road accidents. Sleeping in the gasoline station is the safest place than in hi-way specially for a lady. So please, please..

Verdict

I liked it. It was a feel good movie. Take aways are realizing that there are people around you who loves you unconditionally that you might ignored for the longest time because you’re longing for someone who's not around anymore.

Ratings: 4/5 ★★★★☆