I found myself alone in the Cinema House again yesterday, finally having the time to watch Laida and Miggy again on the big screen for It Takes a Man and a Woman. I felt just deeply pierced in the heart in such a way I can't explain. I would bet it is the best of the series and I should say, one of the best movies evaaaar!!!
Personally, the movie to me was "relatable" since I see "bits" of Laida in me. Just portions. Maybe on how she will always have a soft spot for someone even how badly hurt she was. Well, I think everybody goes on the same spot when you genuinely care for someone. Uhm maybe with the reaction formation defense mechanism she's doing too. Guiltily, I do that too. Ssseeezzz. Now, this paragraph's emo-ish and out of the blue. Scratch this.
But well, on the other hand, it was a well-portrayed role by Sarah Geronimo as Laida Magtalas version 2.0. Indeed, she's been into a real upgrading. She was really effective maybe because she played it genuinely. Not to mention Isabelle Daza who plays Belle as Miggy's present girlfiend, who is really an epitome of class and beauty, whether for reel or for real. Gooooosssssh! She is soooo pretty and I can't help but wish to have a beauty as alluring as hers. Her role was indeed significant to make the movie turn out to be as wonderful as it is. And of course, John Lloyd Cruz, WHY OH YOU SO HANDSOME?!?!? Whether he plays Miggy Montenegro or Popoy or whoever, he will always be the most effective actor ever, ever. And as I always say, he's the only actor who can make me cry when he does. You would really feel there is so much heart when he acts, real embodiment of the character he portrays, and I know, a lot of people will agree with this.
The good thing about watching the movie alone was that I never have to conceal my emotions. Wow! I was laughing real hard and crying at the same time. All of it were genuine since I don't have the fear of getting booed after the movie for feeling for it. Hahaha! You see pictures of forgiveness in it in a lot of aspects. First, when Art (Rowell Santiago), Miggy's half brother, forgives him even often times he commits mistakes whether in business or wherever. He unconditionally takes it into his account. Second, when Laida's mom forgave her husband for cheating on her. Third, when Laida herself forgave her dad for doing it. It was one touching moment when Laida said: "Pa, sorry 'di ko kayo napatawad agad". It hit me. Really. And lastly, when Laida finally gave Miggy a chance. It was a forgiveness he took time to earn and it was a forgiveness worth granting. He was the sweetest in the New York scenes and of course, the surprise at the airport. Joooohnnnn Llooooyd! You already!
In fairness with John Rae (Joross Gamboa's character), his humor was really effective. Maybe with the lines. It has humor with perfect timing and I can't help but giggle. Like when he said: "Tara guys, taguan tayo. Taguan ng feelings" when Laida was obviously jealous with Belle and Miggy. Waaaah!!! There was also a scene when Laida slipped in appreciating Miggy's eyes when discussing about how their magazine pictures should speak even with just looking in the eyes. Miggy was like flattered with the compliment and was caught by Laida's friends in the comfort room looking at his eyes in the mirror like obsessionally.
Hahaha! **Insert wagas na tawa here**
Now that the A Very Special Love series is in its third installment, I still haven't seen the connection of Laida's wig to her role. I don't know. It's just... awkward? Haha. What to do you think?
And by the way, you should never miss their wedding vows! They were sincere and sweet. The best thing about it? John Lloyd and Sarah themselves wrote it for the movie. Wow!
Regardless of the awkward wig and the fake kisses, Laida and Miggy: you are just so epic! As in incomparably epic! It's a movie worth recommending. Just to say, Filipinos themselves should stop stereotyping Filipino movies as "low quality". Well, if you just know "epikia".
xoxo,
Alchang :*
But well, on the other hand, it was a well-portrayed role by Sarah Geronimo as Laida Magtalas version 2.0. Indeed, she's been into a real upgrading. She was really effective maybe because she played it genuinely. Not to mention Isabelle Daza who plays Belle as Miggy's present girlfiend, who is really an epitome of class and beauty, whether for reel or for real. Gooooosssssh! She is soooo pretty and I can't help but wish to have a beauty as alluring as hers. Her role was indeed significant to make the movie turn out to be as wonderful as it is. And of course, John Lloyd Cruz, WHY OH YOU SO HANDSOME?!?!? Whether he plays Miggy Montenegro or Popoy or whoever, he will always be the most effective actor ever, ever. And as I always say, he's the only actor who can make me cry when he does. You would really feel there is so much heart when he acts, real embodiment of the character he portrays, and I know, a lot of people will agree with this.
The good thing about watching the movie alone was that I never have to conceal my emotions. Wow! I was laughing real hard and crying at the same time. All of it were genuine since I don't have the fear of getting booed after the movie for feeling for it. Hahaha! You see pictures of forgiveness in it in a lot of aspects. First, when Art (Rowell Santiago), Miggy's half brother, forgives him even often times he commits mistakes whether in business or wherever. He unconditionally takes it into his account. Second, when Laida's mom forgave her husband for cheating on her. Third, when Laida herself forgave her dad for doing it. It was one touching moment when Laida said: "Pa, sorry 'di ko kayo napatawad agad". It hit me. Really. And lastly, when Laida finally gave Miggy a chance. It was a forgiveness he took time to earn and it was a forgiveness worth granting. He was the sweetest in the New York scenes and of course, the surprise at the airport. Joooohnnnn Llooooyd! You already!
In fairness with John Rae (Joross Gamboa's character), his humor was really effective. Maybe with the lines. It has humor with perfect timing and I can't help but giggle. Like when he said: "Tara guys, taguan tayo. Taguan ng feelings" when Laida was obviously jealous with Belle and Miggy. Waaaah!!! There was also a scene when Laida slipped in appreciating Miggy's eyes when discussing about how their magazine pictures should speak even with just looking in the eyes. Miggy was like flattered with the compliment and was caught by Laida's friends in the comfort room looking at his eyes in the mirror like obsessionally.
John Rae: Sir?
Miggy: Bakit?
John Rae: Ah wala sir. Baka kasi kinakausap kami ng mata mo.
Now that the A Very Special Love series is in its third installment, I still haven't seen the connection of Laida's wig to her role. I don't know. It's just... awkward? Haha. What to do you think?
And by the way, you should never miss their wedding vows! They were sincere and sweet. The best thing about it? John Lloyd and Sarah themselves wrote it for the movie. Wow!
Regardless of the awkward wig and the fake kisses, Laida and Miggy: you are just so epic! As in incomparably epic! It's a movie worth recommending. Just to say, Filipinos themselves should stop stereotyping Filipino movies as "low quality". Well, if you just know "epikia".
xoxo,
Alchang :*
