When I got an sms if I wanted to watch the premiere showing of Star Cinema’s latest movie, Miss You Like Crazy starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo, I said “YES”.

I was not sure hubby would say yes to me though, I just had to take a chance at that

It has been years since I watched a Filipino-made movie on the big screen. Except for a preview of this movie that I watched a few days before Miss You Like Crazy, I admit, my movie preferences are a bit different.

So, going to a movie premiere is fun, albeit crowd can be high energy and bit rowdy especially when the stars arrive: screaming fans, a bustle here and a bit of a jostle there plus a lot of small talk. Good thing we were asked to go inside the theaters before they arrived.

I deliberately did not read any reviews on the movie because I didn’t want mine to be influenced even for a bit by what others wrote. This is my take on the movie Miss You Like Crazy:

I have not watched the trailer in full before I went to the premiere. I was prepared to see an engagement ring filled with diamonds, travels to exotic places, mushy romantic scenes that will melt my heart, and scenes  that will move me to tears. The movie did nothing of the sort.

Here’s why.

Instead, I laughed. I said “Awww…” I felt happy. I felt some regret about the characters and the “it could have been” scenes playing in my mind. I felt relief. I admit, a few tears flowed. I felt different sorts of emotions.

Those messages written on stones are just awesome and these are the thought bubbles we have that are most of the time, unspoken.

In short, “Miss You Like Crazy” movie is like watching real-life happening in front of you, from the ferry boat rides, the jeepney, the Divisoria crowd, the old home being renovated, the office cubicles, the working-abroad-to-support-the family situation, the support system when working overseas, the Filipino humor, even the noisy family setting and the hope of being with the one you love even if it seems impossible.

• The movie is about knowing when to let go much.

• It is also about caring for the family and setting your priorities before your dreams which could men a setback to your dreams.

• It is about believing in yourself and also believing in love.

• It is about love that does not focus on the self and the loved one alone.

• It is also about knowing that there is a second chance or maybe, another chance.

“Bakit ba tayo may second chance? Maybe because this is not for us to have happy ending… But to end things right.”

Some things are meant to be and for those that are not, there are reasons for being so, my thoughts about the quote.

This is Bea’s movie more than John Lloyd’s. Her lively character and  her sense of humor are  believable that you just gotta know her situation could happen to anyone or has happened to another woman.

Star Cinema’s Miss You Like Crazy starring Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz, directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina is still showing in theaters nationwide.

Erik Santos sang the theme song. Watch the full trailer of Miss You Like Crazy trailer here.

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My Miss You Like Crazy movie premiere invite was made possible by Biogesic, the leading fever and headache reliever trusted by millions of Filipinos.

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