One More Chance
I was halfway through writing a review of this film when I accidentally hit the “Close Window” button. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh, kakainis!!! Anuvah. Hay. Let me rewrite.
One More Chance tells the story of Popoy (John Lloyd Cruz) and Basha (Bea Alonzo). Their relationship of 5 years proves to be a comfort for both of them, each one a bastion of stability for the other. Comfort can be stifling however, especially when personalities begin to clash. The story follows Popoy and Basha’s struggle with their troubled relationship and their desire to pursue each of their own dreams. Should they keep trying to make their relationship work (Ala Side A’s “Yes, it’s you… You’re the one in my life I’ve known. From the start that it’s you I’d spend forever with so please hold on with me…”) or should they just move on and live separate lives (“We can’t go on just holding on to time…” Hello Phil Collins!)? I don’t want to write anymore as I might give spoilers!
Here’s the trailer:
You probably know how this film will end already, nevertheless you’ll enjoy the ride. Nakakakilig. The story was kept real. That’s what I liked about the film best. There were no overly exaggerated crying and screaming scenes (thank goodness!!). Enough time was given for the story to unfold and you grow along with the characters in the movie. You feel the awkwardness of a first meeting post-break-up, the tension of an unresolved and possible romance. Umamin na ang mga nakaka-relate. Hmmmm!! The dialogue was simple but still delightfully moving. The chemistry between John Lloyd and Bea was really great. This is the first John-Bea movie I’ve seen, and I haven’t really watched any of their local shows, so seeing how good they are together on-screen was pretty, well, kilig.
There are some quotable quotes in the film, but I’ll reserve this for notes with those who’ve seen it. Again, ayoko maging isang giant spoiler!
Watch niyo nalang. In fairness, maganda siya. Bilis, panoorin niyo na para may maka-chika ako sa movie. 
November 22nd, 2007 at 7:14 pm
the movie is being advertised in TFC….kabitin tuloy. i hope to get my hands on a DVD copy soon!!!
November 22nd, 2007 at 7:26 pm
I like the title of the movie, One More Chance. Sounds like an interesting story. Thanks for recommending it.
November 22nd, 2007 at 7:58 pm
ganda rin yung dati nilang movie na “Now that i have you”
November 22nd, 2007 at 8:33 pm
Love the review!!! You have an awesome blog!!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Michele sent me and I will be back!!!
Jerry in Tampa
November 22nd, 2007 at 11:12 pm
katuwa ang mga linya nitong movie na ‘to. i must admit that i always enjoy bea-john lloyd movie. mwahaha.
November 23rd, 2007 at 10:56 am
Naku, Toni. I enjoyed their movie too. It was hard writing a review without giving too much away. Very real, very mature. No patweetums.
November 23rd, 2007 at 11:43 am
Sige, abangan ko dito on DVD. Mukhang kilig nga
November 23rd, 2007 at 4:00 pm
hopefully showing pa ang movie by first week of december. will watch and thanks for the review. happy weekend!
November 27th, 2007 at 2:01 pm
gusto ko rin sanang panoorin, pero first i must know, sino ang nagkatuluyan, A, si john lloyd at si maja, o B, si john lloyd at si bea? if you have time please leave a message on my blog or an email perhaps, and just say whether it’s A or B.
i think i’ll pass if it’s a B.
wala lang, im tired of formulas in pinoy movies. 
i saw the trailer and i want maja for popoy 
November 28th, 2007 at 4:23 am
hayhayhay, ayan, eto ang mga panahon na wish ko nsa pinas ako para mas madali ko mapanood to e… may dvd na ba? papabili ako sa sis ko, ehehehehe
November 30th, 2007 at 12:31 pm
kalahati ata ng movie umiiyak ako… mugto tuloy mga mata ko paglabas… di ka naiyak?
December 17th, 2007 at 11:20 am
it’s very OA
December 17th, 2007 at 11:22 am
don’t really like it……makahangit!!!!
ndi ako nkakarelate..
October 23rd, 2008 at 1:53 pm
ohw!! really.. heheh!! speaking of the story…. it was nice… i appreciate it…hahaha!! kilig to the max over mah bones….hahaha… But sad to say i like horror…waaaaaaaaaaaahhh…
peace