Pick Flick: And I Love You So

Honestly, I wasn't so keen on watching this movie for 3 reasons:

1. Bea Alonzo
2. Sam Milby
3. I am beginning to hate movies/tv series that get their titles from songs.

But when Armida asked me what movie I would like to watch, I asked her to pick which movie. The choices were between G.I. Joe and And I Love You So. But she already watched the former, so that pretty much left us with the Bea-Sam drama.

I was very skeptical of this movie although it is a Star Cinema production because of the three aforementioned reasons. And they were, like, shamelessly promoting their "love scene." After seeing the Piolo-Angel love scene in Love Me Again (yet another song-based movie title), I think I'd rather pass. I don't want to waste another 2 precious hours of my life. But since it's Armida's treat, what the heck... And I learned that going into a cinema without any expectations could be very advantageous. Turned out the movie was good and it wasn't a waste of time. Although it was a little bit reminiscent of P.S. I Love You (the Hillary Swank movie, not the Sharon-Gabby one).

♥ Derek Ramsay is such an eye candy. In the event that the story isn't that good, I'd say Derek Ramsay is reason enough to sit through the first 20 minutes.

♥ Remember, no one is perfect. If you're perfect, goof off now or you're going to get killed soon. Oliver (Derek Ramsay) is guapo, nice, responsible, sweet, etc. etc. but he dies at a very young age of 24. Life isn't fair. Kill the irresponsible, ugly ones who thin they're God's gift to women first.

♥ In fairness, Bea Alonzo looked good in two-piece swimsuits here. Surprising for someone who's usually pudgy-looking. Hey, I'm not one to judge here but I'm just telling the truth. Anyway, I am actually applauding her for losing the extra weight and think that she should maintain such. She looks sooo much better leaner.

♥ There was this time when she was v. problematic with regard to her finances. Hello!?! Ibenta niya kaya yung 2 Chanel bags niya. D'oh.

♥ I can't help but notice Bea Alonzo's resemblance to Anne Curtis.

♥ They made Bea wear flats all the time. Tall girl, short boys.

♥ Coney Reyes makes a comeback. I miss Coney Reyes. I watched Coney Reyes on Camera religiously when I was a kid.

♥ Towards the end of the movie, the Sam Milby's character says: I waited for you for a long time and it was so worth it. I love you. And Armida was like, "Eh, nasaan yung so?" Haha. Tama nga naman.

Aside from the uber-cheesy lines that can make one cringe, it's a good watch. P170 is still a hefty price to pay for a movie but I think that's the going rate nowadays. I swear they're giving people more reasons to buy pirated DVDs. But in this case, since it's a locally-produced movie, just think that we're helping the local movie industry. Watched it twice- in Shangri-La and Eastwood. Both cinemas were packed. Just goes to show that if it's a nice one, people do watch.