Richard Gutierrez and Lauren Young for Overtime: The Premier

Stars of Overtime Richard Gutierrez and Lauren Young

I haven't been to a Filipino movie since a few months ago when I was actually forced to watch that corny comedy film (that will remain unnamed), I felt it was a product of run of the mill hype and I didn't like it. I felt like I lost hope in the film industry. A few days ago, we were invited to attend the premier of Overtime, a film directed by Wincy Ong and Earl Ignacio under GMA Films. I didn't expect much because of the previous one I watched, I just don't like films that are not well thought out. This however surprised me (genre wise) and the rest of the people who watched it that evening, I'll tell you why.

Other stars such as the gorgeous Thea Tolentino, good looking and tall Juancho Trivino, crooner Mikoy Morales and the stunning Ms. World and sister to the lead star of this film Megan Young was also there showing their support.

Without spilling any beans on the story, Overtime is about a hacker terrorizing a lady at work. He doesn't believe in their cause, nor does he think they are doing the right thing. The beginning of the story delves around establishing their relationship first. The exhilarating and suspense filled sequences followed (when he wanted to do something about where Jody works) then a dollop of comedy antics hit every turn (a must see is Bearwin Meaily and Mitch Valdez). We thought we were watching a different movie because it wasn't a full suspense film anymore but more of a dark comedy. I haven't seen anything made that way in Philippine cinemas so that alone is a good thing. Other than that, Richard would be totally different that even if you are a fan... you'll hate and curse at him a bit. That's how good he is. Lauren too did so good, she also registers so gorgeous on screen. It's like an indie film to tell you honestly because they did experiment quite a bit. The plot could have had minor adjustments to make it real but I think it worked out pretty well for their purpose. The story is fast paced and we did attentively listen to it. It's not boring. You'll be at the edge of your seats on some instances and turn blue on some very deadly but funny scenes. You have to find out what I'm talking about by watching it this July 2nd on cinemas nationwide!

How can you not fall in love with a face like this. Proud Mom to Zion, Ms. Sarah Lahbati was there to fully support her husband Richard Gutierrez.

Raymond Gutierrez

Ms. Annabelle Rama and Eddie Gutierrez

Richard plays Dom and Lauren is Jody. Lovers at first turned hostage, good samaritan turned kidnapper. 

Please don't hesitate to watch the movie "Overtime" this July 2 on cinemas nationwide! This is under GMA Films. A thing that might make you hate Richard Gutierrez... but it's gonna be all worth it!

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"The Mommy Returns!" Showing on May 9th, 2012!

Different artists from different networks need not to worry Filipinos anywhere in the world. Why? There's always one film outfit willing to get these artists into one huge project. Think about the names Ms. Ruffa Gutierrez, Mr. Gabby Concepcion, Pokwang, John Lapus (whom I found so hilarious in Moron 5 and the Crying Lady), Gloria Diaz, Kiray Celis, Gerald Pesigan and GMA's premier child star Jillian Ward together in one movie and I'm sure you'll give this a shot. These guys have been able to get hits off their individual projects and with them together in this Regal Films concoction it'll be one heck of a Mother's Day Presentation and a horror-comedy film!

It's not an ordinary slapstick flick where they would need to hurt each other before someone would laugh in their seats; but heavily invests on situational funny moments in this family oriented comedy. This isn't my first time seeing Pokwang in roles like these because she has starred in quite a number of films I've covered. She's the matriarch who dies and was sent to purgatory. They have some funny terms used for that place and John Lapuz' character. After Pokwang dies in the film, beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez suddenly gets to capture gorgeous man Gabby Concepcion. His situation entails her dealing with the three kids Pokwang left plus the ghost she portrays in the film.

It was my first time seeing Ms. Ruffa Guttierez and she was really gorgeous! She cried a bit when asked questions about her Mom and the brouhaha that happened a few weeks ago. Ms. Gloria Diaz was also there together with Gabby Concepcion and John Lapuz. They recollect how much talk they had to do about love and relationships while doing this film. Some of them have failed marriages but everyone seems to want a lifetime partner. They also had so much fun doing this movie together with the kids. Photos from the presscon here!

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This mother's day offering from Regal Films, Ms. Roselle Monteverde and Mother Lily is directed by the one and only Joel Lamangan. If you've got some time on May 9th, 2012 or the weeks thereafter, check out this film so you could laugh, cry and fall in love all over again with "THE MOMMY RETURNS!."

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