Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019) Movie Trailer Impressions: The Alden Richards-Kathryn Bernardo On-Screen Team Up about Sacrifices and the Love of Two Overseas Filipino Workers

Hello, Love, Goodbye is a romantic film from Star Cinema under the direction of Cathy Garcia-Molina which stars Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, with Maymay Entrata, Kakai Bautista, Joross Gamboa, and Lovely Abella; and is slated for a July 31, 2019 Philippine theatrical release.


Hello, Love, Goodbye
Plot / Synopsis

Hello, Love, Goodbye is the story of two overseas Filipino workers in Hong Kong, Joy (Kathryn Bernardo) and Ethan (Alden Richards). Ethan immediately falls for Joy and romantically pursues her. Unfortunately, Joy put up a wall around her as she cannot afford to fall in love and compromise her dreams and responsibilities. What will happen this Filipino love story set in Hong Kong?

Watch the Hello, Love, Goodbye Official trailer here:





Hello, Love, Goodbye Official Trailer Impression
Hello, Love, Goodbye Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019) official movie trailer? Well, it is somewhat refreshing to see a well-known young actress like Kathryn Bernardo be paired up outside her usual love team and real-life partner, Daniel Padilla. This time we are going to see another charismatic young actor who happens to also be part of a widely popular love team, the now defunct AlDub/MaiDen on-screen love Team with Alden Richards. And the only question now is, will these two actors click outside of their usual love teams?





The answer is a resounding yes. From what we see in the trailer, Alden Richards and Kathryn Bernardo have both good chemistry on-screen. It is a testament to their natural charm and acting prowess. Nobody ever asked for such a pairing, but we got it! And in a way, it is a breath of fresh air. The concept of two OFW finding love abroad with complications like priorities isn't exactly new, but (just like another annual rehash of a tried-and-tested premise) this time features a newer (considered fresh) pairing. 'Hello, Love, Goodbye' is setting up to be another box office hit from Star Cinema as it takes one popular leading actors from rivaling networks (GMA Network v ABS-CBN) to pair them together and what you get is a formula for box office success. Or that is what I think would happen as Star Cinema has already perfected this romantic/romcom formula as seen from the history of conveyor belt films they make annually.


How about you guys? What do you think about this 2019 romantic film about two OFWs finding love in Hong Kong? What are similar films like this that you have seen and liked in the past? What do you think about the chemistry and performance of Alden Richards and Kathryn Bernardo from this trailer? What are your favorite and memorable roles that you have with them separately? What else are you looking forward to 2019's Hello, Love, Goodbye movie? Will you be seeing this 2019 romantic Filipino movie set in Hong Kong when it hits the cinemas this July 31, 2019? Share your thoughts and opinion about Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019) in the comments section below and let's discuss it.

Kita Kita (2017) Trailer Impressions: A Love Story Beyond Beauty

Kita Kita is a romantic comedy from from Spring Films under the screenplay and direction of Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo starring Alessandra De Rossi and Empoy Marquez slated for a July 19, 2017 theatrical release. Kita Kita was initially screened and competed in the World Premiere division of the Osaka Asian Film Festival 2017. Let's check out what this highly unlikely love team of Empoy and Alessandra De Rossi has to offer.


Kita Kita
Plot / Synopsis

Lea (Alessandra de Rossi) and Tonyo (Empoy Marquez) are two Filipinos living in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Lea is a Velo taxi tour guide. She suffers an accident which leads to her being affected by temporary blindness. Her blindness, if not cured in a few weeks, could become permanent. Tonyo is also a Filipino who lives right across from Lea. Lea tries her best to ignore him at first because she is scared of not seeing him. But Tonyo is persistent and is determined to be her friend, using humor and kindness to make a connection. With every effort that he makes the two gradually become closer. In an ironic way, becoming blind allows Lea to see the true character of Tonyo.

This story is about perception and about how sometimes we can’t see the real story behind a person. As Lea’s story ends, we will see Tonyo’s story begin.

Source: Osaka Asian Film Festival 2017 Film Page

Watch Kita Kita Official trailer here:





Kita Kita Official Trailer Impression
Kita Kita Film Trailer Review


What can be said about Kita Kita (2017) official movie trailer? Well, the film pits two highly unlikely love team together of a not so good looking guy and a beautiful woman falling in love but somehow throw them in a somewhat stereotypical scenario of how these kinds of set-up would work. In a world so keen on looks or the outer (skin-deep) physical beauty, how can attraction be even possible for those who lacks of it? The answer make the leading lady blind and then win them over by charms, wit, character, and genuine love. While this may sound a bit of a negative, it somehow works for Kita Kita.


A scenario that a good looking woman falling in love with someone who she might never consider falling in love with because of his physical deformities or innate "ugliness" (what is beauty, that is the question) has been done... just not that much in the big screen; at least not that much here in the Philippines. This is mostly done in a low budget usually one-hour long (plus commercials) one shots as if these kinds of things could never happen in real life. Well, guess what? It does. Just walk around the local malls and you will see these kinds of coupling. You might either be too cynical and start labeling it as something that one is just in it for the money (as nobody could ever fall in love with someone ugly), or be a romantic and label such scene as "true love."


But again this is not done that much in the big screen here... not with an actual budget to it and in this charming way. A film that makes you feel good and just want to root for the relationship to work. With this comes the theorizing, was Lea blind the whole time or on the duration of the courting and romantic moments or is she fully aware of how Tonyo looked like? Is this going to be a happy ending (as how it normally should) or will it end tragic (could also be possible since this is not that mainstream of a film)? The mere fact that I am wondering and started theorizing means that I am interested in this highly unlikely pairing making a big splash. Move over MaiDen, Lizqueen, and KathNiel, there is a new pairing in town and it probably will bring much more realism and "kilig" than most of you have ever accomplished as this goes beyond the physical appearances alone.


How about you guys? What do you think about the Empoy and Alessandra team up in this film? Do you think there will ever be a mainstream film that would experiment on the romance genre that doesn't need to blind someone just for them to fall in love with one another? Do you ever think such pitch would work and why? Did you know that Kita Kita had an earlier Screening at UP Cine Adarna last May 2017? Were you one of those able to see it, what do you think of the film? Share your thoughts and opinion about Kita Kita (2017) official movie trailer in the comments section below and let's discuss about it.

Dear Other Self (2017) Trailer Impressions: Choices and Lovers; To Stay or To Leave?

Dear Other Self is a romantic film from Star Cinema under the direction of Veronica Velasco starring Jodi Sta. Maria, Xian Lim, and Joseph Marco slated for a May 17, 2017 theatrical release. Let's check out what this latest Star cinema romcom with scenes shot from Thailand has to offer.


Dear Other Self
Plot / Synopsis

Star Cinema's "Dear Other Self" is about a woman who finds herself facing her two possible futures ahead of an important meeting at work, starring Jodi Sta. Maria in the lead role.

The quirky new flick shows what happens when she decides to stay at work or pursue her passion for travelling.

Source: ABS-CBN News

Watch Dear Other Self Official trailer here:





Dear Other Self Official Trailer Impression
Dear Other Self Film Trailer Review


What can be said about Dear Other Self (2017) official movie trailer? Well, Jodi Sta. Maria is still as lovely as ever. You can partner her up with any leading man (no matter the age) and they will still look good together; she is simply that charming and flexible. Dear Other Self is another Star Cinema film shot overseas; this time in Thailand as showcased in the trailer. The film has also a curious presentation, a narrative that shows two possibilities.


The big question is whether the story (one or both) presented in the film are mere probabilities or they happened at the same time? We can see Jodi's character in front of a computer so who knows if this is the last part of the film and it is finally unveiled to us that one or even both potential decision (whether it be career or partner) is true. Because how can the leading lady live both lives, not unless they include a science fiction or fantasy element allowing her to move to realities or travel through time. If so, then that would make it more awesome! So that is the element of the film that got my curiosity piqued. Deatr Other Self seems to appear as a not-so-straightforward narrative (at least what was shown in the trailer) with a charming leading lady. Oh and again just as I've been constantly saying why aren't there any recognition or love for the writers or screenwriters; at least if cite it if the director is also behind the script.


How about you guys? What do you think about this movie that present two distinct possibilities and at the center is a dreamy middle class woman who only want to have a good life? Are you a fan of Jodi Sta. Maria or have seen most of her television and movie projects? What is your most favorite? Share your thoughts and opinion about Dear Other Self (2017) official movie trailer in the comments section below and let's discuss about it.

Northern Lights: A Journey To Love (2017) Trailer Impressions: A Story of a Father Reconnecting with his Estranged Son and a New Flame Met Along the Way

Northern Lights: A Journey To Love is a 2017 romantic drama film from Regal Films, Star Cinema, and Spring Films under the direction of Dondon Santos starring Piolo Pascual, Yen Santos, and Raikko Mateo slated for a March 29, 2017 theatrical release. Let's check out what this latest Star Cinema film set overseas has to offer.


Northern Lights: A Journey To Love
Plot / Synopsis

In this drama from Star Cinema, Pascual is paired with actress Yen Santos.dHe plays a father who strives to fix his relationship with his estranged son, portrayed by child actor Raikko Mateo, best known for starring in the inspirational teleserye "Honesto."


This seemingly straightforward father-son movie gets complicated when he falls in love with Santos's character, an admittedly heartbroken woman looking to start fresh in a new country.

"Northern Lights: A Journey To Love" is set in a picturesque town in Alaska, where auroras can be seen frequently.

Source: ABS-CBN News

Watch Northern Lights: A Journey To Love (2017) Official trailer here:





Northern Lights: A Journey To Love (2017) Official Trailer Impression
Northern Lights: A Journey To Love (2017) Film Trailer Review


What can be said about Northern Lights: A Journey To Love (2017) official movie trailer? First off the film looks visually stunning and I think this is what is to be expected in one of the most prominent (if not the number one) film production company in the Philippines. But of course, the film's competency and watchability doesn't end up in cinematography alone. The question now is if whether Star Cinema's March 2017 film featuring Piolo Pascual any good? Well, the answer can only be known once you guys check it in theaters but from what we can make up from the trailer... it's probably decent. The film will join the ranks of other Star Cinema's films that has been majorly shot overseas/abroad like Milan, Barcelona, and Dubai.


So how does Northern Lights: A Journey To Love differ from the tens and thousands of romantic (romantic-comedy) films that Star Cinema has been "efficiently" producing as of recent memory? The answer is to add some real life element to it and that is in the form of estranged familial relationships. While having a care-free father winning over the hearts of his estranged son could have already been enough as a main driving plot, Star Cinema (or its writers) decides to go the romantic route and mix the unnecessary romantic interest (because, by the gods, you can't make a "good" Star Cinema film without romance). But it is what it is and the film's main theme seems to revolve around second chances and starting over again ergo mixing the estranged son and the heartbroken woman seems to be a perfect fit (?) (if you apply logic to it).


How about you guys? What do you think about this film about a father winning the heart of his estranged son and juggling a token romantic interest? Will you be seeing this film when it hits the theaters and why? What local films shot abroad that you genuinely liked and has become of your favorites? Share your thoughts and opinion about Northern Lights: A Journey To Love (2017) in the comments section below and let's discuss about it.