EX EX LOVERS

Ex Ex Lovers (2025)

Directed by: JP Habac

Mapa-comedy, romance o drama, kayang kaya ibigay ni Jolina Magdangal. Nagagawa niyang mag-iba ng emosyon at mag-palit ng genre nang hindi nahihirapan. Nararapat lang siyang tawagin na RomCom Royalty.

Ang cute ng mga gestures ni Marvin Agustin. Bagamat hindi masyadong convincing ang pagiging husband at father niya, magaling siyang umalalay sa kanyang ka-loveteam.

Hindi naglalaho ang chemistry ng MarJo. Ang sweet nilang tingnan. Walang awkwardness sa paggitan nilang dalawa. Nakakatawa ang tono ng kanilang pananalita. Ang kulit nilang panuorin.

Ang mga sikat na linyahan noong 90s ay nagkaroon ulit ng buhay. Ang katagang bestfriend ay nabigyan ng panibagong kulay.

Pasado sila bilang mag-bestfriends na naglalambingan, ngunit kapos bilang mag-asawa na nagkahidwaan. Sa tuwing magkasama sila, magaan silang panuorin. Hindi ramdam yung bigat ng pinag-awayan nila noon. Hindi ramdam na mag-ex lovers sila.

Conflicting ang mood ng pelikula. Gusto mo sanang maawa sa sitwasyon nila, pero parang nakikipaglaro lang sila sa isa’t isa. Kulang pa sa puso. Medyo matamlay ang ibang eksena. Minsan ay hindi masyadong natutumbok ang mga dapat pag-usapan.

The roles of Marvin Agustin and Juan Karlos lack character development which could have been an essential element to the story. Nonetheless, the other characters are enough to make a stand.

Because of the relevant and heated discussion that they brought to the table, Dominic Ochoa and G. Toengi’s brief presence was felt. Their argument with the fellow cast members was short yet impactful. When Jolina and Loisa’s characters stood up for what they believed in, that’s a winning moment.

The friendship of Judy Ann Santos, Mylene Dizon and Jolina Magdangal transcends beyond the screen. Sam Milby joining the multiverse is a chef’s kiss. Juan Karlos is not a bad addition to the team. On moments that matter, Loisa Andalio delivers.

The contrasting attributes of Manila and Malta are highlighted. This movie is able to offer something more than the nostalgia and romcom plot.

Higit pa sa lovers ang kwento nito.

Ex na yung puro pa-tweetums lang.

Ang kailangan natin ngayon ay yung may mahalagang ipinaglalabanan. Naibigay yun ng pelikulang ito.

𝗘𝗫 𝗘𝗫 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦

Rating: 3/5

Cast: Jolina Magdangal, Marvin Agustin, Loisa Andalio, Juan Karlos Labajo

Written by: Antoinette Jadaone, Kristine Gabriel

Presented by: Project 8 Projects, Cornerstone Studios, CMB Film Services, Sineng Labuyo Entertainment, Warner Bros Philippines

Release Date: February 12, 2025 in Philippine cinemas nationwide

A Movie Review by: Goldwin Reviews

Storytelling:  2.5

Emotions:  3

Screenplay:  3

Technical:  2.8

Value:  3.5

EX EX LOVERS:  2.96