In My Life Review

Ever since I saw the trailer of this Vilma Santos comeback film, I can't wait to see it. At first I thought that the movie is about a gay son and his mother, but as trailer by trailer, I had learned that it is more on the conflict of the mother and son's boyfriend. I have high expectations from this movie. For one, the Vilma Santos- Luis Manzano team up is one of a kind. Can you imagine years before that Lucky will play son to his real life mom ate V? Of course not specially if you have been hearing I Love You Lucky a lot. Another thing, the controversial kissing scene of John Lloyd Cruz and Luis Manzano is a must watch (kaabang abang). This is the first time in a main stream movie that actors will have a kissing scene (or am I wrong?). And so without further delay, here is what I have to say... (but have a glimpse first on the trailer)



The movie talks about Shirley Templo (Vilma Santos), a strict librarian and a mom to New Yorker, Mark. When her daughter leave her to go with her husband in Australia, she moved to New York. She was assisted by Noel (John Lloyd Cruz) to start a "new life" there. Although she did not know at first the true nature of Mark and Noel's relationship, she already had suspicions on Noel's character. The story revolves around the conflict between Noel and Shirley and goes on with Shirley's imperfection as mother.

Performance wise, Vilma Santos is still Vilma Santos, her dramatic skills are still intact not to mention a dash of comedy is now in her resume. This is the first time I see Luis Manzano in big screen, so I am a bit surprised that he can actually act. I am used seeing him in lighter roles. He did a good job being a homosexual, I mean he is convincing as a gay. John Lloyd on the other hand failed miserably. Or is it a ploy to establish the "taste" of Mark when it comes to men. A notable scene in the trailer is the "er moment. It is where Shirley pointed out to his son his preference in men (always ends with er, driver etc..) Acting per se, I have no problems with John Lloyd, it is his portrayal. His scenes with Vilma Santos is the saving grace of the movie.

I have heard a lot about the lack of consistency on the movie. Filipinos who has been to New York knows New York and I have heard that there were scenes in the movie that is not New York at all. I have no problems with that as I have never been to New York (so I can't really say where is where) but of course a movie would be better if it's "real" in a way. Soundtrack is not that impressive. It is tolerable but it did not help magnify any special scene. If they would market the OST of the movie, I doubt if it would sell like bagels (another inconsistency on the movie).

All in all, In My Life did not exceed my expectation. The hype the trailer made was bigger than the movie itself. If you have to watch the movie, think of it as another entity and not the whole piece of the trailer. The trailer is the iceberg, the movie is the tip.

John Lloyd For Swatch

He is so Gorgeous in this video.. argh!! I want a piece of him!

John Lloyd Cruz And Liz Uy Again!

After their controversial break up and the more controversial Ruffa G and John Lloyd secret Us dates, the ex couple, Liz Uy and John Lloyd Cruz, cross path again and a hug made it official, that they were done.

Yesterday at The Fort, Swatch launched their newest endorser, John Llyod Cruz. During the said launching, the company raffled off some watches and it was John Llyod who picked the lucky numbers. A number was called and turns out to be the number on Liz Uy's chip. Rumor has it that it take more than two calls before Liz stands up. John Lloyd did not waste any time and he walked right where Liz Uy is standing and handed her the prize, but only after a tight hug.

Although the tight hug does not mean anything, John Llyod said that he was just glad to see her again.

Asked about his current style (no more Liz magic), he says it was for his upcoming film with Luis Manzano and Vilma Santos. If you must know, after the said break up of John Lloyd and Liz Uy, John Lloyd's style went down from ten to 5..

before (still with Liz Uy)

life after Liz

Liz Uy is the fashion editor of the local magazine Preview.


OK guys, you be the judge..

all images courtesy of chuvaness

Ruffa And John Lloyd's US Date

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When I first saw it on The BUZZ, Kris Aquino and Boy Abunda teasing Ruffa Gutierrez about John Lloyd Cruz, I have a gut feeling that the rumor is true. OK that's just the gossip girl in me. Ruffa G was sweating profusely during the tease.. so what will viewers assume? Then Ruffa and the feisty Annabelle Rama had some kinda of misunderstandings.. Rumor has it that it was because of Lloydie. They both denied it and Lloydie even assured Annabelle that he was not courting her daughter. Funny because they both share the same date as their birthday, San Juan feast. And they both went to Us for their birthday?

Then came this photo. There was no confirmation yet(from them) that the persons in the photo were Ruffa and Lloydie...but well.. from where I sit, I can say, it looks a lot like them..

Do you think bagay sila?
I prefer Liz Uy, he was so fasyon back then..