So I've watched my favorite celebrity starred in my recent-favorite movie on my favorite day with my favorite people on earth. Isn't that great?
When I first saw the trailer, I instantly had mixed emotions. I felt excited because this is the first time to see Sarah Geronimo be teamed up with the veteran, Piolo Pascual, in a seemingly not-so-patweetums storyline, which is I think, would best fit her version 2.0. I was also happy at the same time because if you haven't known, I so love movies that feature music (yes! aside from loving the music itself) not basically the musical type but the ones that got soundtracks in it. But then, I was also a bit doubtful because many Pinoy movies today are inspired by Hollywood films and I think I was still having the post-effect of the movie Begin Again, the one I never get tired of watching. I was afraid that this The Breakup Playlist would come out so close to that Keira Knightley movie. But thankfully, I WAS WRONG.
IN TUNE...
There are many reasons why I loved this movie aside from my love for music and for my favoritism to Sarah Geronimo. If you love the movie, you might agree with me on the following:
- It exceeds expectations. Yes! Never make a prejudice to a movie by its trailer because we'll never know how much more it would offer. When I saw the trailer, I was fully convinced that the story will only go on a straight and boring plot in which a girl and a boy meet, fall in love then fell apart. Actually, the story really went that way BUT the execution made it stand among all the movies that have the same formula. It's good to know that the director or the people behind the movie took the risk to make a leap then jump back then leap forward again. It creates hunger for what's next.
- It highlights Pinoy talents through Pinoy music. I was not very nationalistic when it comes to music but I think it's better that they picked songs locally rather than foreign ones as it sends the idea that "there are so much more that Pinoys can do" more than the idea of "If foreign countries can, so can we." The soundtracks are a proof enough that we have good singers and good songwriters. Not to mention, the good musicians who can also be good actors, too, based on their cameos perf, well-played.
- Creativity. I really enjoyed the scene where Trixie and Gino conveyed about their lives through the album title. Plus I loved that the movie creates smooth transitions through naming each one via track name. The whole movie made sense as it has been a metaphor of the story.
- Emotions were justified. This, I don't know if it's just me, but I think I've put myself in the actors' shoes and began to feel what they portray. Lol. It hits me the most when Gino started to feel insecure to his girlfriend. For a moment, I was like.. "woah! Does it happen in real life?". I felt sad when Trixie disrespected her parents, sadder (in an overwhelming way) when she realized she did wrong. Saddest when Trixie felt dead over the breakup and I was happy-when they ate Pares and exchange promises, happier-when they write songs together and happiest when they sing it together.
- Lastly, It's way different from Begin Again. You know, I should not be comparing these two but I can't help but feel annoyed when people say it's a total copy of Begin Again. When I viewed The Breakup Playlist, I saw that the only similar thing it has to Begin Again is the involvement of music in which both characters from the said movies are driven into.
FLAT NOTES...
Of course, there must have been rooms to grow. lol. Why do I feel like I'm so trying hard in here? Hahaha. Just a few things which I think is uhm.. off? or something I don't agree with. (Don't worry, these do not make a movie less beautiful)
- Many times in the movie have shown Sarah Geronimo playing guitar. Her chords and the way she strummed did not go with the song so it appeared a bit of unconvincing knowing that Sarah is not yet seen playing that instrument in reality hehehe I guess?
- When the character of Piolo whose name is Gino, said to Sarah's character Trixie, that not all the things she wanted to say must be put in a song. I disagree. lol. So many things people want to say but couldn't verbalize in a casual way because they just can't. And for the people who were blessed with talents for music, it's truly a great gift to have their unsaid words be spoken in an artful way offered by music.
MY OWN BREAKUP PLAYLIST
If I were to create my breakup playlist on an impulse, it will contain the following songs:
- Maghihintay by Yeng Constantino
- Look Inside Ourselves by Sarah Geronimo
- Set You Free by Side A
- When It Was Beautiful by Tich
- Like We Used To by Rocket To The Moon
- Sad Beautiful Tragic by Taylor Swift
- Here I Go Again by Kelsea Ballerini
- Closets and Boxes by Katy McAllister
- Indak by UpDharma Down
- Masaya by Bamboo
I would love to know what's yours. :)