John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo in You Changed My Life (a movie review)

February 27th, 2009 by Sexy Mom · Viewed 4888 times · 10 Comments

I didn’t realize that the movie was a sequel to A Very Special Love, the blockbuster movie that was shown in August last year. You Changed My Life is actually A Very Special Love, Part 2. The two movie houses were full for the 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm screening in Trinoma last Wednesday, and I had to buy advanced tickets for the 8 pm screening, my mom, 2 daughters and 2 sons in tow.

Nothing fancy, nothing spectacular, but what make the movie endearing to the viewing public were the kilig moments, the punchlines at the perfect moment, and the emo moments to which the viewers could relate one time or another. And the John Lloyd Cruz-Sarah Geronimo chemistry is simply amazing.

The movie made me cry, laugh, cry and laugh at the same time, as I closely huddled with Chato who was equally mesmerized with John Lloyd. The audience cheered and clapped, too. Sarah did well as Laida, the ever loving and completely head over heels in love with her Bebe. She would do anything because of her love for him, in fact, put her career behind, patiently wait for him, even try to stay away from her high school boyfriend, played by the young, vibrant and good looking Rayver. Would you give up your greatest ambition because of love? Would you want your loved one to give up something to prove his or her love? Would you decide for your loved one? Can their love survive the change? These are just some of the questions the movie will try to answer.

Whenever John Lloyd told her that he loved her, Sara would say “mas pa”, meaning her love for him surpasses his. But as all relationships are affected because life is not always a bed of roses, and there are realities that have to be faced, the relationship suddenly … I do not want to be a spoiler here.

The supporting cast did their roles well, especially Rayver Cruz who was Sarah’s high school best friend. He acts so naturally, it’s not a surprise if in the next few years, he will be another heart throb.

A romantic drama-comedy, megged by Director Cathy Garcia-Molina, Star Cinema’s “You Changed My Life” is a must see for those who are in for light diversion, a relaxed time, feel good, laughter, tears, and for some emo moments. I enjoyed watching it the same way that I enjyed watching the first movie, A Very Special Love. I am giving it a rating of 4 stars (out of 5).

Watch You Changed My Life—a feel good movie, which I rate as 4 (with 5 being the highest).

Here is the official trailer of You Changed My Life:

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10 responses so far ↓

francescainfrance // Feb 27, 2009 at 4:46 am

uy, napanood ko yang a very special love and oo nga nakakakilig, so me part two na pala.
ABANGAN ko yan dito sa France, baka me special screening sila
Flori // Feb 27, 2009 at 6:07 am

KYAAHHHH!

That’s all I would say. No spoilers =)

Thanks for the review, Tita. My sentiments exactly.
ibyang // Feb 27, 2009 at 6:46 am

thanks for sharing your thoughts about the movie Dine, i’m such a fan of their loveteam . how i wish they have a special screening here in sydney, but whatever happens, i’ll have someone send me the movie’s DVD as soon as it comes out.
Tetcha // Feb 27, 2009 at 10:11 am

Hi, Ms. D.! I watched A Very Special Love, too, last year, and I really enjoyed it. I was still smiling when I left the cinema. I must watch this sequel, too, with hubby tomorrow. Thanks for this review.
C // Feb 27, 2009 at 2:08 pm

my officemates are going to watch it later…i think i have last song syndrome..although am not really so interested by the movie..i might give it a try…:) thanks for the review tita dine!
Kyels // Feb 27, 2009 at 2:50 pm

I hope I can get the sequel DVD here later this year. I found “A Very Special Love” here and I loved the movie. It was really, really nice and it shows how much one can do for love.
noemi // Feb 27, 2009 at 4:06 pm

I want to watch movie with you. Usually if it is tagalog, wala akong kasama.
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homealone // Mar 9, 2009 at 9:49 pm

I have watched A very special love in Philippines. The movie was amazing, and still is coz I watched it several times on dvd. My folks in Australia wanted to watch a Pinoy movie so I advised them to rent a copy. They rented both the movie and KC’s (what was that movie again?). They said they superenjoyed A Very special love. I know they enjoyed it… because I was there with them. haha I watched it for the nth time. Just wish there’s a screening for the movie “You changed my Life” in Sydney, too. Oh, well. I’ll be back in the Philippines soon I WILL watch You changed my life.
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