Star Cinema: A VERY SPECIAL LOVE - Thread II. The AVSL FEVER won't go anywhere!

[sweet_ryan]

Tuloy ang posts dito!

And I am not sure pero first time yata nangyari na nagkaroon ng second thread ang isang movie dito sa PEX. Cool!

AVSL is breaking all kinds of records talaga!

[sg4life95]

wow new house!!!
ituloy ang goodness!!!

[blipmode]

hi po sa lahat!

[raincrystal]

^_^

[StephanErnst09]

hiyah.. pwede po bang paabutin muna ng 200,000 views *** AVSL 1 thread.. para box-office nga..lol.. bitin kasi *** 187,000+

Dun muna kami sa lumang bahay... Okay?

[charmed_one19]

thanks sweet_ryan for creating new thread for AVSL!

again Congrats AVSL TEAM!

keep the AVSL Fever Alive!

[raincrystal]

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http://www.cinemaroll.com/Romance/A-...al-Love.210365


Cinemaroll > Romance
A Very Special Love

by summersent, Aug 14, 2008

A review of the 2008 Filipino film.
This is a short movie review about a Filipino film called A Very Special Love. The main characters here are Sarah Geronimo as Laida and John Lloyd Cruz as Miggy.

The movie started right away. It was fast-paced and not boring. Both Miggy's and Laida's goals were presented in the start of the movie. Their feelings towards their goals were clear and highlighted that the audience would not have to figure out.

Both Sarah and John Lloyd performed well for their respective roles. The humor in Sarah was natural and she is really charming. The movie goers along with me are really laughing, there were no quiet moments in the cinema, except for the drama parts, of course. John Lloyd's playing as a terror boss is quite impressive too.

The support actors and actresses in the film gave out some of the best humorous punch lines. The movie would never be complete without them.

The story is simple, yet, full of lessons. I actually liked the story because it is not another "we gave our best-we're number one in no time" story. I have observed that Miggy's side of the story is more exposed. That's because it was his family that has issues. The best lesson I think for this movie is about humbleness.

It was worth my time and money.

[yeahgirl]

wow new house!!!!

[lira mary]

wow..new hauz..

congratz avsl team

[blipmode]

2nd Page Na Ba?

[raincrystal]

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http://www.pep.ph/guide/2338/PEP-REV...ter-in-cinemas


PEP REVIEW: "A Very Special Love" raises the kilig meter in cinemas
Karen A. Pagsolingan
Sunday, August 3, 2008
08:06 PM

I was initially skeptical about this movie project of Star Cinema and Viva Films.

First, if one mentions Sarah Geronimo's name, I automatically remember her as a singer, not as an actress. I know about her TV series in the past, but those few times I watched them can't be a good gauge of her acting skill.

Second, if one mentions John Lloyd Cruz's name, I automatically associate him with Bea Alonzo. Their love team has a huge following, and their chemistry has been tried and tested by the producers. I know the guy can act and that he is more than ready to go solo. But honestly, Sarah is simply not the leading lady I have in mind.

I saw the trailer three weeks ago, I must admit it had curious. "Mukhang nakakaaliw," said one of the girls in the office.

But when I finally saw movie, I must say my initial reservations were unfounded. "It's nakakaaliw...and more"

Here are five reasons why it's a must-see movie:

1. Sarah Geronimo is a natural. She can be ridiculously funny, utterly charming, and madly in love with the man of her dreams without being OA (overacting) or TH (trying hard). I like the way she assimilated the character of Laida. It's as if the role was created for her.

Another thing, she's not self-conscious at all, unlike some of the young actresses who seem more concerned about how they look. In short, walang arte and walang kiyeme. Her portrayal of the role reminds me of Anne Hathaway in Princess Diaries and even The Devil Wears Prada.

She's really hilarious and cute!

2. John Lloyd is quite effective in playing the "Scrooge" character of Miggy. I am using the word "quite," because it is quite impossible to despise a guy who's very handsome on screen. As a young boss who runs a magazine, he is difficult to work with, but not formidable enough. I don't know if that's the director's real intent.

The scene with his dad, who is played by Dante Rivero, is one stirring moment. John Lloyd's delivery, his facial expression, and his emotions are all expressed intensely. I find myself crying as well.

He looks good and he is good.

3. The movie has a commendable cast. Rowell Santiago, who is Miggy's hard-to-please half-brother, has a very satisfactory performance. He has very few scenes with the male lead, but he's successful in wreaking havoc on his younger brother's life.

Dante Rivero's few lines have rendered the moviegoers speechless, while Matet de Leon's one-liner has elicited cheers from most of the people in the cinema.

4. The story is neither too profound nor too light. Tamang-tama sa panlasa ng Pinoy.

It's about a guy who has always wanted to be number one, even at the expense of the people around him and that one person who truly loves him.

It's about a young girl whose views about life and love are very optimistic. But when she finally encounters the harsh realities, she realizes the downside of her being idealistic.

It's about finding one's self, accepting the will of fate, and being brave enough to pursue happiness.

The movie is successful in making the people laugh, and even more successful in making them so kilig. Whether the viewer is single or in love or heartbroken, the movie will make him/her feel good. And please, take note of the lines—they might come in handy.

The movie has introduced several out of the box ideas—the post-it notes on the boss's cup of coffee, the now popular "sun dance," and of course, Miggy's super kilig way of winning back the heart of Laida.

There are a few lapses, like the distracting hairdo of Laida and the lighting effect during that "rainy" scene towards the end, but I will not make an issue out of them.

What's important is that the movie has erased my skepticism about Sarah's acting, her first team-up with John Lloyd, and even...love!

[raincrystal]

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[abelyn22]

wow may new hauz na!!!!

CONGRATS SA LAHAT!!!!

[sasher93]

Whoah! bagong haus na.. grabe, as in breaking all box-office records talaga, pati ba naman sa Thread?!!

Congrats AVSL Addicts!!!

[misty_07]

congrats ashlloyds!!!!

naks new haus na...iba na ang level ng kilig!

[sg4life95]

iba talaga ang breaking-record power ng AVSL..
mula sa movie hanggang sa thread..
NAMAN!!!

congrats!

[sasher93]

Just wanna share.. yesterday was the first screening of AVSL here in AUH.. as usual nanuod pa rin ako together with my officemates at housemates (with their companions na pinilit ko din manuod ng movie na'to)..grabe kakatuwa din ang reception ng mga tao dito.. talagang you can feel na enjoy na enjoy sila sa pinapanuod nila..out of their teenage years na pero kinikilig pa rin sa movie.. and when medyo heavy scenes na, grabe, pansinin mo ang tahimik.. concentrated talaga sila sa kung ano mangyayari.. After everybody's out from the cinema, hayyy iisa ang reaksyon.. enjoy sila sa movie, hindi raw sila lugi. Well that's really a fact.. you will feel the good vibes after watching AVSL...kasi kahit mga sapilitang nanuod eh nagandahan talaga sa movie na'to.. at dito sa office LSS pa rin ang AVSL at pinag-uusapan talaga... super nasiyahan mga officemates ko. Nakakatuwa ang GOOD VIBES na dala nito, kumakalat at dumarami!LOL

[sg4life95]

good thing avsl is really doing well internationally.
i'm happy for them!!!
sarap magbasa ng ganyang mga kagandang reception..
thanks for sharing!

[jinayafer]

wow!! may second house na... sana may SEQUEL talaga ang AVSL!!! hope so...

[sweet_ryan]

good thing avsl is really doing well internationally.
i'm happy for them!!!
sarap magbasa ng ganyang mga kagandang reception..
thanks for sharing!

Indeed!

Here in Dubai it was shown last week and the moviehouse had to add 2 more screens on the second day of showing (from 3 ginawang 5) kasi ang dami pang naghahanap ng tickets e soldout na lahat!