If
you need your spirits to be uplifted and perfumed by the aroma
of love and comedy, this film was tailored for you.
1st ko si 3rd offers a different attack on the usual romantic comedy flicks by discussing an unusual topic: a rekindled feeling despite age bracket. More so, it was able to inject some elements that would make the readers think and it did not end in the usual wedding scene as viewed in mainstream films.
I was quite happy to witness this after a series of dark themes and heart-wreckers. I thought I was going to lose my sanity until I have watched this. Honestly, I have set low expectations for this film as I believe rom-com’s do not have places in this festival but I was wrong to think that way.
It tells a story of Corazon, played by Nova Villa, whose feelings for her past love, Third, played by Freddie Webb, were reawakened upon seeing the latter despite being married to Alejandro, played by Dante Rivero, for many years. But as she tried to reminisce on what she believed as her great love, she was able to discover something even greater.
1st ko si 3rd offers a different attack on the usual romantic comedy flicks by discussing an unusual topic: a rekindled feeling despite age bracket. More so, it was able to inject some elements that would make the readers think and it did not end in the usual wedding scene as viewed in mainstream films.
I was quite happy to witness this after a series of dark themes and heart-wreckers. I thought I was going to lose my sanity until I have watched this. Honestly, I have set low expectations for this film as I believe rom-com’s do not have places in this festival but I was wrong to think that way.
It tells a story of Corazon, played by Nova Villa, whose feelings for her past love, Third, played by Freddie Webb, were reawakened upon seeing the latter despite being married to Alejandro, played by Dante Rivero, for many years. But as she tried to reminisce on what she believed as her great love, she was able to discover something even greater.
The
film was intelligently crafted as it vividly depicts the lives of older people
who failed to conceive children. It presents their usual habits and dilemma.
The narrative is very fluid that all scenes contributed to the development of
the plot and the characters, most especially, of Corazon.
Even if it presented a conflict that is a cliché, the artistic execution of the film catapults it to a different level. Kudos to the director, Real Florido! The most defining moment was the climax (I won’t describe it that much, just watch it!) as it literally summarized the upturn of Corazon’s character. Another thing that I loved the most is the symbolic usage of the car which pretty sums up the story – a love that has been overlooked because it was thought to never work.
Further, Florido’s talent in screenwriting is also outstanding. He knows when to insert the humor and the profoundness in dialogues of the characters. There were notable lines that would make the audience love or laugh their hearts out.
Even if it presented a conflict that is a cliché, the artistic execution of the film catapults it to a different level. Kudos to the director, Real Florido! The most defining moment was the climax (I won’t describe it that much, just watch it!) as it literally summarized the upturn of Corazon’s character. Another thing that I loved the most is the symbolic usage of the car which pretty sums up the story – a love that has been overlooked because it was thought to never work.
Further, Florido’s talent in screenwriting is also outstanding. He knows when to insert the humor and the profoundness in dialogues of the characters. There were notable lines that would make the audience love or laugh their hearts out.
Villa is fun to watch as she was so much in character. She was able to capture the hearts of the audience. Her acting might actually win her the Best Actress for this year’s festival. Rivero gave a notable performance that you would love the character as much as you love Villa. And who could ever forget Ruby Ruiz’ acting? She was as effective as Villa.
Newbies Ken Chan and Coleen Borgonia pumped out the pituitary glands of the audience to massively release oxytocin. Their chemistry and charm was promising. Moreover, supporting roles of Lara Morena and RJ Agustin helped the establishment of Villa’s character.
Will I watch it again? I’m still lukewarm about this decision because even if its artistry is in a different level, it is STILL rom-com. Filipinos have a dose of too much rom-com’s from the mainstream already. Will I recommend it? I'd say give it a try.
Rating: 8/10
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