There's a shortage of men.
When I say men I am referring to straight real men. And why the sudden shortage? Men these days seem to have gotten in to liking the thought of having a romantic relationship among themselves. And through the years they had emerge as a real tough competitors of women. And lately, they seem to be winning the battle.
Wait, Don't ever think I am a third sex/gay/homosexual hater. I have a lot of gay friends, some openly out, some still hiding but I love them all! Who wouldn't? They're the life of the party, extra-multi-talented and most of them are extra-good looking as well! Yung tipong sayang...ang gwapo pa naman. That you'd think everything about him is perfect. Sad thing is, the only imperfection is well, he'll never get into liking a girl like you because at the end of the day he'd still prefer a man.
Why am I bringing up this topic? Obviously because I watched the movie In My Life last Saturday. Although during the time that the actors were still promoting their movie, they said that the movie is more about the life of the three individuals more than them being partners. But we can not disregard the fact that people are more apt to be more interested with John Lloyd and Luis being an on-screen lover. Just imagine two good looking guys kissing each other. It's...Oh never mind.
A quick review about the movie, Vilma Santos portrays the role of Shirley, a typical librarian: stern, strict and aging. She flew to New York to start something new with her life with her son and her son's partner. Luis Manzano plays Mark, the son of Shirley and a lover of Noel played by John Lloyd Cruz. There's no question about the acting prowess of Vilma Santos. With John Lloyd, the way he acted is definitely very convincing. He would make you doubt his sexuality. Good thing it's just a movie! As for Luis, glad he stripped off his comedic personality for a while. It paid off. The only thing I can complain about the movie is it's ending. I don't like the way it ended. Although it was definitely unexpected I just wish it ended differently. But the movie in its entirety is still good.
Well, there's really no formula in creating a relationship right? People like Mark and Noel from the movie are definitely created for each other. Although if you are a moralist, a traditional Christian you'd say that a relationship like theirs is never right to begin with. But who are we to judge them? If they love each other, then who are we to stop them?
It's one of the hundred reasons I could think of why it's never possible. Something to remind me why there can never be an 'us'. A reason to believe why people like him is not made for people like me.
Ooopps. Sorry I'm deviating from the topic.^_^
Anyway, going back, just don't expect that this movie will be about homosexuality. It's definitely not. Is this a movie about finding yourself? Not at all as well. Personally, this movie simply affirms the notion that the only thing that is straight these days is a ruler. lol. My friend might refute that and say that nope, there are still straight men these days. The only problem is, straight men these days are already taken. So there's really a shortage of real men huh? haha.
But from a girl's point of view, it could definitely make you envious sometimes. Lalo pag na-isip mo na, "buti pa sila nakahanap ng makakapareha."
Haha.
Out with the sour graping. Anyway, here's the movie poster.
new poster?XD
Rating: ★★★☆☆
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