When it comes to movies, content is important for me. Questions like, "Is it realistic?" if it's not, "will it keep me entertained the whole time?" are the top things I would asked to make a movie good enough for me. Filipino movies are not the most enticing to watch on my "list" because they are not that realistic for me and sometimes they just don't keep me entertained at all. Or sometimes, I dont find any social relevance in them compared to Indian movies that I watched in the past. When I watch, it should be transcending or if not, it should just be as realistic as one could be. One More Chance is by far my favorite Filipino movie. The story is simple but it in all aspects, its true and it can happen to anyone in real life. I like how a story can be so tragic. Hey its tragic but so is life.
I can watch the movie again and again. I commend John Lloyd and umm Bea Alonzo for a job well done. It tells us about how beautiful love is when they're shared by someone but at the same time, its the same love that can bring so much pain and misery on each and everyone. Goes to show that too much love is dangerous coz you're giving pieces of you to that person and he/she can break your heart and can spin your life upside down ANYTIME, without you knowing when. It can give you a real hard blow. The movie captures everything and I love it.
One of my favorite scene was when the guy told the girl that he will be going away to Qatar for work. He mentioned about how he still loves the girl but he's the one who needs "time" this time. It's complicated but with the pain he's gone through, its totally understandable. The girl absolutely knows where he's coming from. They locked it with a good release of painful tears and a bittersweet kiss.
When you love, leave a portion of yourself to yourself. Give each other own personal space and time. Being together doesnt mean you need to do everything together. Plan your own trip, your own "me time" and make your own decisions. You can do all these and still come home to the person that you love. Strive to be better everyday for yourself and for your loved ones. But hey, nobody will be able to realize all of these without getting hurt. Like, what I said, its complicated. It is beautiful but sad. Love is profound and it has its own and unique definition to each and everyone of us. Here's one of my favorite lines from Popoy.
"I want my HEART to stop breaking, sana pag naging tayo na ulit, kaya na kitang mahalin ng buong buo. na walang halong takot kung masaktan man tayo ulit."
