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etxetera

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Imagine You and Me
« on: July 14, 2016, 08:08:16 am »
IYAM Movie Review

When APT, GMA Films and MZet Production merges capable naman pala na mag-produce ng at par at higit pang mala Star Cinema quality romance movie. Yes Star Cinema ang gauge ko why? It’s a known fact all the most memorable, classic and box office local romantic movies are all under their belt. Better late than never for this 3 movie producers when they volted in.

Imagine You and Me is a Maine and Alden movie no more no less. I like the fact na binalato ng creators sa dalawa ang pelikula to shine respectively on their own with what they do best – Alden on drama and Maine on comedy. The script has good characterization of the leads with just the right mixture of comedy, drama and kilig until the end. I love the symbolical opening puzzle scene and how it connected to the climax. One of the movies strongest point and what I love most is the GREAT cinematography -one of the best I have seen for a local romantic movie. There are many intelligent good quality shots be in the indoor locations or outdoor scenic views of Italy. And hooray there are only threee product placements but very subtle at di obvious. The musical scoring is on point too and the choice of songs are all surprisingly good. I always find ā€œDi Ko Kayang Tanggapinā€ as super bakya and baduy but dahil sa pelikulang ito nagbago na ang pananaw ko That car scene which incidentally is my favorite scene will definitely be added to the list of the most memorable local classic romantic movie scenes with tatak ng nag-iisang Maine Mendoza. I don’t think Sarah nor Kim who does similar brand of romantic comedy can beat her in that. Speaking of Sarah, I think the closest I can compare IYAM to locally is with the JL-Sarah starrer. Alden unleashed his JL romance genre acting skills finally in the big screen and Maine showcased she definitely has acting chops similar to our all time fave Sarah G and Meg Ryan characters in romantic flicks. She is very lovable/likeable as Gara – the kind of role ang bagay sa kanya not like the one sa GGMY. How I wish Laida Magtalas and Gara character will cross path and be in a movie together - saya at riot siguro nun but of course it’s just a wild imagination since it will never happen because of the stupid network war (to the point of sabotaging ang mismong industry imbes na magtulungan). The supporting cast and even those who just did cameo appearances are all memorable in their respective roles. A funny bestfriend is a must in any romantic movies and Cai 1 and 2 did a great job and have very wonderful chemistry with Maine. And Jasmine she did well actingwise in her role. She’s a perfect choice. If one is a sucker for romance, one will immediately notice the last 3 scenes is staple in majority of romance movies/series but what makes it special - its for you to find out.

Everything fell into place with IYAM which was cemented to a stronghold by very strong chemistry of the leads. If there is one thing na pinagpapasalamat ko sa loveteam na ito buti na lang di pabebe ang girl – sabi nga the FIRST TIME is always the memorable and what could be more SPECIAL than to give that in your launching movie kaya lahat tuloy ng nanood ay lumabas ng sinehan lalo na sila lola ng may ngiti sa labi at ang iba ay nagtatalon pa sa tuwa.

Last but not the least, to the captain of the ship Direk Mike - KUDOS for a job well done to you and your team I know you blocked me on twitter because I am one of those early on who had been consistently criticizing your handling of the directing job. I won’t take back what I previously said but I wish this will be start of more quality and watchable movie works from you. BAKA NAMAN… pede Valentines movie for Aldub ang next. Set in the Big Apple basta may skating rink scene around the Big Christmas tree PLEASE MAKE IT HAPPEN DIREK.

If you love local romantic movies and not into network wars nor stars biases this film will definitely be included in your ALL TIME FAVORITE ROMANTIC MOVIE LIST mainly because of the story, characters and very beautiful cinematography.


tomatostellar

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Re: Imagine You and Me
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2016, 01:46:26 pm »
sa Monday namin balak noodin :)


jamie_0117

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Re: Imagine You and Me
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2016, 01:37:16 am »
I'm not into network wars and I don't have biases. I like Aldub but didn't want to watch the movie sana, pero na-trap ako to be my mom's movie date. Anyway -

Maine' performance was great, she has improved a lot since MMFF. Alden was great, reminded me of John Lloyd. Nakakatawa sila Cai and Cacai. Si Jasmine, first time ko mapanood, magaling din.

Maganda ang plot.

Maganda ang cinematography.

Maganda ang location.

Maganda ang styling kanila Maine, Alden, and supporting cast.

Hindi maganda ang pagka-direct. Ang daming scenes na feeling ko, hindi na maximize ang potential. Nakakatawa, ay sayang, bitin. Nakakaiyak, bitin pa din. Nakakakilig, hay naku, bitin! Was wondering nga what if iba ang director, mas maganda sana.

SnowBall

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Re: Imagine You and Me
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2016, 03:49:01 pm »
Watched it kanina with my daughter. 9/10 :)

I am an aldub fan dati tapos nawala na then dahil sa movie nila na to bumalik hehe.

1. Ang ganda ganda ng cinematography, yung mga shots ng location, food for the eyes talaga.

2. Si alden, magaling naman talagang umarte ang bata na yun, and pogi pa din lol.

3. Si maine eh isa ng ganap na artista I can say. She's very natural na sa camera lalo na kapag comedy scenes. Ang ayaw ko lang eh yung pag iyakan scenes na. Ang awkward pa niya umiyak. So room for improvement.

4. Nabitin ako sa kilig scenes, sana mas na establish pa ang lovestory nila andrew at gara.

5. I super love the ending, kinilig ako hahahaha.

6. May mga scenes lang na parang kulang at may mga scenes na minadali to the point na parang nawala ang surprise.  Meron ding scenes na pwede naman sana na wala na para sana nilaan na lang kina andrew at gara, daughter ko nga ang sabi sa akin "nay bakit ang bilis?" Lol hindi niya kinaya ang bilis hahahaha.

7. Magaling si Cai Cortez at Kakai bilang sidekicks!

RomCom talaga ang bagay kina Alden at Maine at sana more RomCom pa for them. Sana next movie nila eh mas madami pa ang kilig at saya at tawa.

Congrats Aldub, you did well :)


etxetera

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Re: Imagine You and Me
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2016, 01:31:39 pm »
Normal movies pabawas ang sinehan ito ng tumagal in 270 cinemas na nationwide  :D

tomatostellar

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Re: Imagine You and Me
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2016, 05:49:37 pm »
Finally saw it! Parang Seniors day sa sinehan hehe ;p

Kakakilig :) and kahit papano di ko mashado nakita si Alden and Maine..different si Andrew and Gara sa kanila imo..
Nagustuhan ko na onti lang ang supporting actors, pero swak ang pag suporta,, hindi yung minsan parang cluttered kasi dami support roles..
Ang ganda ng Como. I liked Jasmine's character, hindi pa-api..
Tho agree with sis SnowBall's no.4 ~ parang kulang yung pag establish ng love story nila..but still very kilig!

And yes the ending! Hihi

MissEi

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Re: Imagine You and Me
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2016, 06:37:42 pm »
Here's my review :D :D

1. Level up ang acting ni Meng very natural ang pag ka komidyana nya :D
2. Sobrang ganda ng Italy perfect para sa genre ng movie *thumbs up
3. May mga eksena na bitin? Truly
4. Yung iyak ni Meng hindi nabagsak ang luha konting push pa babagsak din yan
5. Supporting Actors/Actresses perfect choice at sakto lang ang eksena nila (Yang Tataa?!)
6. Alden's acting nakakadala lalo na yung sinigawan nya si Gara "You're not part of my life"  :'( :'( :'(
7. Overall-it was a great movie

Rate: 8.5/10

tomatostellar

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Re: Imagine You and Me
« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2016, 06:41:16 pm »
I also liked the songs used in the film :) something na medyo kulang sa mga ibang Filipino films na napanood ko..
Thank God di OA sa product placement

etxetera

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Re: Imagine You and Me
« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2016, 11:57:57 am »
From : asher_carla of PEx


Share ko lang experience ko at konting movie review na din haha.


Experience

Watched Imagine You and Me yesterday at Sm Dasmarinas. Byahe pa ako galing batangas para lang manood (effort much.mas mahaba pa travel time ko kaysa sa pinanood ko haha..at mas mahal pa pamasahe ko kaysa sa ticket price.haha). Early bird ako dahil habol ko talaga ang first screening para di ako gabihin pag-uwi.

After kumain ng chicken w/ spaghetti sauce este chicken fillet italiana haha gora na sa third floor.Before pala ako kumain sa Mcdo (medyo nagiguilty ang popster heart ko dahil tinraydor ko si Jolibee haha), naglibot muna saglit para humanap ng Yes mag. Unfortunately, waley. Puro pagmumukha ng mga Agoncillos ang nakabungad dun.haha).

So yun na nga, gora na sa third floor. Konting pabebe muna, kunwari di ako manonood kundi maniningin lang ng movie schedule.haha. Pagpunta ko sa ticket booth, di lang ako na-surprise kundi na-schock pa. May pila na! pero ang ikina-shock ko, puro senior citizens sila. So pumila na ako, and pa-cute na pinicturan ang linya para may resibo haha. While waiting, may napansin ako. May chinecheck si manong guard sa mga nakapila.Nakatingin lang ako habang mabagal na pinoprocess ng utak ko ang nakikita ko haha. Nung 100% finish na, narealize ko na nakapila pala ako sa senior citizen’s lane! haha shunga lang. So hugot ako ng cellphone, kunwari nagtetext, umarteng may hinihintay at pabebeng umalis sa pila.haha. Ikot ako sa kabila at nakita ang isang linya ng mga bagets. Mas maiksi sya kumpara sa linya ng mga nakatatanda.Nakahinga ako ng maluwag dahil sa wakas may kahenerasyon naman pala akong makakasama haha.

Pagpasok ko sa loob, punta muna ng restroom. And pati sa cr puro seniors haha. Nakikipagtsikahan sila kay lady guard about iyam. Sabi ni lady guard, ā€œkahapon (Sunday) at nung sabado, ang dami.Standing na at nagdagdag ng silya. Galak na galak naman ang tenga ko sa narinig ko haha.

So pasok na ako sa loob. Nagulat na naman ako. Halos papuno na ang balcony (btw, 2 cinemas ang Iyam dun kahapon.at wala na ang dukot) At na-shock na naman ako. karamihan ay mga lola! haha. di ko sila kinaya. ang aaga nila.haha

And nag-start na nga ang movie. since konti lang ang bagets dun, wala halos tilian o malalakas na tawanan.kung meron man, ay parang mga bubuyog lang haha. And besides, may representative na kami. May isang bakla kasi dun na bukod tanging sobrang lakas tumili at tumawa.haha. Sa twing mag-rereact sya, parang lahat ng nanonood napapalingon sa kanya haha.

At natapos na nga ang movie..Dahil di pa naman puno ang sinehan, pwedeng di muna umalis at manood ulit so grab the opportunity ako para sulit na sulit naman ang nilakbay ko haha. Pero majority ng kasama kong nanood sa 1st screening ay nag-sialisan na. siguro mga 30 lang kaming natira haha. That’s why I was surprised na nung nag-start ang 2nd screening (2pm) ay puno na sa balcony at before pa matapos ang 2nd screening ay 80% full na ang sinehan (to think na Monday yun). Wala akong pinalampas na sarah movies (at first week din ako lagi nag-wawatch so may mapagkukumparahan ako base sa experience .and masasabi ko talaga na hit ang Iyam na parang mga sarah-jlc movies).

Paglabas ko ng sinehan, na-shock na naman ako dahil ang dami pa ring senior citizens na pumapasok. At maiingay sila haha. Dito ko napatunayan kung ganu kalakas sa mga seniors ang Aldub. akala ko tsismis lang eh.charot.haha…hanggang ngayon di pa rin ako maka-move on sa pagka-fan lalo na ng mga lola sa Aldub.haha. Now ko lang talaga na-experience ito haha. (btw, di ko alam kung senior citizen’s day ba kahapon sa Cavite or dasma at kung free ba panonood nila or may discount pero yung effort pa lang na pinakita nila, sobrang napahanga na ako.)



Movie review

I didn’t like the teasers especially the second one. Yung full trailer was…pwede na—mukha na naman siyang movie.haha. Matino na naman unlike sa karamihan ng Gma movies. pero iba pa rin sa majority ng gawang star cinema hehe. For me, two reasons lang ang pwedeng dahilan para panoorin ang movie base sa trailer: if you’re a casual moviegoer, you’ll watch it out of curiosity and if you are a fan, you’ll watch it PORDALAB of Alden and Maine haha.

IYAM is a romantic comedy movie so ineexpect ko talaga ang kilig at tawa na naramdaman ko sa mga Ashlloyd movies (for me kasi when it comes to local romcom, sila ang perfect example).

So the question is naabot ba ang kilig at tawa meter ko? And the answer is YES! Alden and Maine is a perfect romcom tandem. Their chemistry radiates on screen. Ang kilig na naramdaman ko sa kalyeserye ay naramdaman ko rin dito. I’m glad na hindi nawala ang hearthrob Alden but most especially di nawala ang charming Maine dito. I believe kasi na for a romcom team up to be so nakakikilig at nakakatawa, dapat charming ang leading lady hehe. Sila kasi ang gagawa ng mga ka-g@g@han kaya dapat lang na cute pa rin sila at di nakaka-inis haha.

Maine is such a natural charmer. Wala na akong masabi haha.bagay talaga sya kanya ang romcom..More improvement na lang pagdating sa drama. Medyo blangko pa ang mga mata niya and there were times na parang antok na antok sya haha..Minsan stiff sya and may mga unnecessary movements..pero promising naman sya. mahusay sya when it comes to confrontation scenes.mas bagay yata sa kanya ang galit. Hahaha

Alden as a dramatic actor, no doubt mahusay sya. Sila lang ni Jlc ang nakikita kong pwede sa drama, pwede sa comedy.

Mahuhusay din ang supporting casts. Ngayon lang yata ako natawa kay kakai bautista haha.Madalas kasi naririndi lang ako sa kanya.haha. With cai cortez naman, sa here comes the bride ko pa lang sya napapanood at ang lagi kong naaalala sa kanya doon ay yung SPG scene nila ni john lapuz.haha. Pero natawa ako sa kanya dito.Mahusay ang pag-deliver nya ng mga linya ng kanta.haha..pero pinamahusay sa lahat si Jerald napoles.presence pa lang niya, natawa na ang lahat.haha.

on the other hand, wala pa ring kupas si Mrs. Magtalas este ms. Irma idlawan pagdating sa drama. ganundin si jasmine.


medyo nega to.bahala kayo haha

About the story, for some, this is not a typical love story. Aside siguro sa kakaibang twist sa bandang ending, for me wala namang bago hehe. And speaking of that ā€œtwistā€, I actually hope na sana wala na lang yun. Somehow agree ako kay Phil. Sana the movie remains ā€œcuteā€ na lang until the end and naging true na lang sa concept and genre nung movie. Parang it ruins the ā€œgood vibesā€ of the movie. not naman literal dahil ang ā€œtragicā€ noon haha pero I don’t know, cringeworthy talaga para skin nung nangyari yun.haha

There are also scenes or dialogues na napa-huh? na lang ako. Parang unnecessary yung ā€œhugotā€ na yun. Ang lalim ng hinukay ni Gara dun haha.

I don’t know if it is the lack of musical scoring pero ang bland ng dating sakin ng eksena nina Gara, Andrew at Clarissa. Wala akong naramdamang kahit ano dun kahit ang intense ng acting ni Maine dun haha.maganda naman ang delivery niya pero parang may kulang sa mismong eksena. And parang pwersado ang dating.


But overall, maganda naman ang movie.Ang ganda ng cinematography. The first 1 hour and 30 mins of the movie is engaging and entertaining. Nakakatawa ang selfime scene, tsismisan at suicide kuno scene at car scene. Sa last part, ending lang talaga nagustuhan ko haha. nakakatawa ang closing credit haha

Pero basta ang masasabi ko na lang, Alden and Maine’s chemistry is undeniable. Yun pa lang sapat na.haha

Kung deserve bang ulit ulitin? Yes of course.

My ratings: 3/5 stars

tomatostellar

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Re: Imagine You and Me
« Reply #9 on: July 19, 2016, 12:24:41 pm »
^ kung nag round 2 si ate kasama ko sya sa sinehan, pero sa baba kami ng mom ko, nakita ko nga nung mag start na yung movie, halos puno na balcony, tapos nung mga gitna na ng film halos puno na din sa baba..

Funny nga si Cai Cortez, tska sila ni Kakai, swak lang, di OA na supporting cast :) altho nung mga pang apat na "yung tataa" naiirita na ko lelz..

so sinearch ko din if may free movie ba or whatever mga seniors,,di ko ma-open here, pero parang free ata sila every Mondays (and Tue - not sure) sa City of DasmariƱas. Hehe. So kung irreimburse to ng SM sa Municipality of Dasma, goodluck Dasma ;p
As in, puro thunders talaga!! grupo grupo pa sila hahaha

Ako okay lang dun sa "twist" sa end.. kasi diba yung narration ni Andrew, related don.

Pero cute movie talaga sya.
« Last Edit: July 19, 2016, 12:28:01 pm by tomatostellar »

MisCalculus

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Re: Imagine You and Me
« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2016, 12:32:27 pm »
Ako din, i'd give it 8.5 / 10 :)

For a local movie, at first solo movie pa ng AlDub, mataas na yan.
Dami kong hanash sa director nung una eh. haha!

Saktong sakto yung mga actors sa characters that they played in the movie. Yung characters nila Maine and Alden as Gara / Graciana and Andrew were tailor made for them, kaya siguro less effort on Maine's part para maging kwela and Alden para mag-drama.

Yung sinasabing "twist" sa dulo was not really a twist for me, more on "oopps i did not see it coming". literal. lols!
But i agree with sis Tomatostellar, ok yung narration ni Alden dun.

May isa lang akong tanong na hindi ata na-address sa movie, like pano napunta sa bakuran ni Jasmine yung isang broken heart glass ni Alden?

Yun lang naman, pero ayaw ko na mag analyze.

I enjoyed the movie sa lahat ng aspeto and i can say that it is worth watching over again :)
« Last Edit: July 19, 2016, 12:34:33 pm by MisCalculus »

etxetera

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Re: Imagine You and Me
« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2016, 01:22:24 pm »
^ He is leaving each piece in their memorable places and that's where he left the last piece na naamoy ni Molly 

tomatostellar

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Re: Imagine You and Me
« Reply #12 on: July 19, 2016, 01:44:50 pm »
^^ I liked it pala na ganyan nagkabukingan.. may sense pala pag pulot ni Gara nung pieces..so shocking for her when she found it sa bakuran ni Ms Clarissa

Natuwa din ako na di "afternoon soap-ish" reaction ni Jasmine when she saw the picture, haha, napaka subtle.
Kung sa afternoon drama yon, for sure exag gulat fez na di nakita nung isang character haha

etxetera

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Re: Imagine You and Me
« Reply #13 on: July 19, 2016, 03:05:34 pm »
From PEX uli last bitbit ko na ng post dito just to show effect ng IYAM sa senior citizens at pano sila mag-fangirling 101  :D



Quote from: MC16
Nanood nga ko ng IYAM kahapon eh. First time, tapos 90% ng audience eh seniors. Grabe lang. Di ko na feel pagiging bata ko. Haha

Quote from: safyre
yung tatay ko mas atat pang basahin ang mga magazines kesa sa akin. kinukulit na niya ako pa reservr ng Reader's Digest. hahaha! hanggang ngayon naiinip siya na wala pa Forbes mag dito samin ( d niya alam may digital copy na ako. :lol: ) at mas nauna pa siya na manuod ng IYAM the second time. kasi ihing ihi na (senior nga d ba?! ) umalis na nung credits pa lang. nung sinabi ko na may something after the ending credits the follwing day bumalik sa sinehan. :lol:

Quote from: blackfish
sinabi mo pa safyre. madami ako kilala na taga US  ( senior citizens )na sobra ang collection nila ng aldub. lahat nalang may aldub bibilhin nila.

ot: may emoji ang RNC. :naughty:

Quote from: new_waveboy
senior day yata kahapon, nanood kasi ate ko ng IYAM kahapon,may kasama syang senior..ayun pag-uwi nya, ang haba daw ng pila sa IYAM, karamihan daw senior...bukod sa may discount sila sa sine, gusto talaga ng senior ang ALDUB...

Quote from: alex08
ewan ko lang kung uso sa mga seniors ang mangolekta ng ALDUB Magazine, pero nakakatuwa na mas marami pa silang AD magazine na nakolekta kesa sa akin :lol:

Quote from: safyre
hahaha! troot! yung kapatid ko iritang irita nung sunday d daw nkahabol sa 1st showing ng ghosbuster kasi ang haba ng pila. siyempre may privilege sa pila ang mga senior and d lang daw one but more than two ang pumipila. tas yung mga kasama na d senior ginamit pa ang mga kasamang senior para bumili ng ticket.. :lol: may mga naka wheelchair pa. first time daw niya nkita na
kahit mga lola pumila para manuod ng sine.. :lol:

Quote from: etxetera
Dati hinde ng dahil sa Aldub uso na. Puro kaya senior ang kasabay ko nung bumili ako ng magazine at mas kumpleto pa collection nila. At end of this week susugod na naman mga yun para bumili ng book ni Alden :rotflmao:


Quote from: LightningR
Ang masasabi ko lang ay hindi nagdaan ang Aldub sa assembly line ng loveteam factory.

New love teams pero old concept. it works for those inclined na magmahal ng love team and to new generation of fans. Pero kung naging fan at least once ng isang loveteam, the younger LTs don't hold the same drawing power kasi same old same old.

Nakakarelax ang Aldub. Pag kinikilig at tumatawa, nakakarelease yan ng happy hormones kung anuman ang happy hormones na yan. Medicine yan.

pinkpotato

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Re: Imagine You and Me
« Reply #14 on: July 19, 2016, 03:56:45 pm »
sa 31st may block screening here in SG. were are sooo ready. excited na. :)

Myealexis21

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Re: Imagine You and Me
« Reply #15 on: July 31, 2016, 01:48:13 pm »
Saw this last Thursday kahit na masakit ang ulo at tyan ko haha! Kakakilig itong si Alden at Maine! Grabe ang chemistry nila.

I love the movie...para sa baguhan, ok na acting ni Maine lalo na sa comedy. Drama, she needs to work more on that, medyo kita kase lalo na pag kasabayan niya si Alden...and even Jasmine.  Magaling pala si Jasmine noh? Mas bet ko sya kesa kay Anne.

Ganda ng Italy! Galing ng kuha, medyo nahihilo lang ako sa pag-span ng camera haha, siguro malapit lang ako sa screen?

But all in all, I love the movie. I love the story. I love Maine and Alden.  Salamat sa pagpapakilig haha!

tomatostellar

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Re: Imagine You and Me
« Reply #16 on: July 31, 2016, 03:36:13 pm »
Approaching 3rd week na sila. Sana madami pa sumuporta :)

pinkpotato

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Re: Imagine You and Me
« Reply #17 on: August 01, 2016, 03:25:45 pm »
we watched it yesterday 1st screening of the 2 or 3 screenings scheduled that day. andito sa SG si Direk Mike and BBC Hizon (forgot his first name). Parang nagkaroon na sya ng isa pang career sa Aldub.

Grabe lungs makasigaw ang mga fans yesterday. sobrang riot sa sinehan. haha. aarte pa sana ako pero di ko rin napigilan. parang tamang panahon lang ang feels sa ending. LOL

saya!

 

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