“Must date the playboy” is an adaptation from a wattpad story (you can find more about wattpad in Wikipedia) and it was relished as four web episodes and later as a movie. This is the third collaboration of Kim Chiu and Xian Lim that I watch and their chemistry is still strong.
What is this about:
Directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar. Star Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Jessy Mendiola
Tori (Kim Qiu) is an everyday girl that works as personal assistant for her best friend, Chloe (Jessy Mendiola), and wishes to open her own cupcake shop. Chloe is dating the notorious playboy Zack (Xian Lim) and breaks up with him when she sees him dancing with another girl. When she returns to Philippines back from the U.S. with her new boyfriend, she persuades Tori to date Zack, so he cannot become a problem to her relationship.
My review:
This was fun. It is a very cliché story, but it never took itself too seriously and it was unapologetically funny. Compared to their other movie collaborations, like Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo and Bride for rent, this is not as good, but it is good enough to spend your two hours.
Tori (Kim Chiu) is the sweetest. Kim Chiu brings her usual cuteness and mannerisms making the character very charming and endearing. She makes to-do-lists for everything, even to find her prince charming. She is a bit pushover when it comes to her best friend Chloe, and cannot say no to her. Her efforts to date Zach are really funny.
Chloe (Jessy Mendiola) is the master mind behind this plan. She is a spoiled princess and used to get everything the way she wants them. Towards the end she came close to the dark side but she redeems herself, cause in reality she is a good person, just spoiled.
Zach (Xian Lim) is a certified playboy. When Tori approaches him, as per Chloe orders, he agrees so he can be close to Chloe. The player becomes the played and vice versa. He too has issues with his father – is this some kind of trend in pinoy movies? Xian Lim, I have to admit, is not one of the most talented actors out there. But when his character falls in love, you can tell from miles away, I have to give him that.
Last but not least, Nathan is the third bestie of Tori and Chloe, and most of the time he acts as the third perspective in this mess. He sees things more clearly and is hilarious in his reactions.
The production values are not as good as their previous movies, perhaps because this is was aimed as a mini web series. Also, the writing is simple full of clichés and the characterization of the characters is paper-thin, while the direction is standard. But it is a charming little funny movie, thanks to the three leads.
Why you should watch:
- If you like romantic comedies.
- The chemistry is enjoyable, as always.
- Nice youthful background music.
- If you want two relaxing hours.
Why not to watch:
- If you don’t like romantic comedies.
- The writing and directing are very simple.
- Can see what is going to happen from miles away.
Final verdict:
6/10. Nice funny movie if you want to spend two relaxing hours and nothing more.
“Must date the playboy” is an adaptation from a wattpad story (you can find more about wattpad in Wikipedia) and it was relished as four web episodes and later as a movie. This is the third collaboration of Kim Chiu and Xian Lim that I watch and their chemistry is still strong.
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