Review of Starting Over Again (2014) by Kristelle E — 16 Feb 2014

*** This review may contain spoilers ***.

Valentine's is celebrated every February 14 but in Philippines, it is celebrated as soon as the month of February came. It is a month long celebration. As this month enters, a newly love-themed movie will enter the cinema stage. And for this year, 2014, it's STARTING OVER AGAIN turn.

Now, Is this a must-have movie? Honestly, for me, I won't recommend it and label it as one but it doesn't mean it's awfully made. Toni Gonzaga and Piolo Pascual and even Iza Calzado were very good in this movie. But remarkably, Iza Calzado outshines Gonzaga's acting prowess. What makes this movie interesting and fun is Gonzaga's comical nature. She looked good with her character and as an acting partner of Piolo Pascual, but it didn't really fits her perfectly.

I am quite picky with things and with this kind of film, the main female character must have an equal grip for drama and comedy. If the scene is drama they should make it 'drama' if it's comedy they should make it 'comedy', but with Gonzaga's striking humour, they won't make the foundation solid.

Now, about the story, it is very amazing, strikingly amazing. Though, they didn't end up together in a happy ending kind of ending, they both ended up happy with their current partners. As for Ginny's(Toni) search for her 'forever' partner, it's quite funny how her previous on-screen partners like, Vhong Navarro and Luis Manzano, appeared in this movie. Also, what made the viewers feel chills, is when her real life's fiancée/boyfriend come into play and mark the story's ending.

This film is entertaining and good. If you pay to watch this, you'll never regret it.