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{{Use Philippine English|date=February 2023}}
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| name = Para sa Hopeless Romantic
| name = Para sa Hopeless Romantic
| director = [[Andoy Ranay]]
| director = [[Andoy Ranay]]
| producer = {{Plainlist|
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| based on = {{based on|''Para sa Hopeless Romantic''|Marcelo Santos III}}
| producer = [[Charo Santos-Concio]] <br/> Vic Del Rosario Jr
* Vic del Rosario Jr.
* [[Charo Santos-Concio]]
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| music =
* Malou N. Santos
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| cinematography =
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| story =
| screenplay =
| screenplay = {{ubl|Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario|Mary Rose Colindres}}
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| based_on = {{based on|''Para sa Hopeless Romantic''|Marcelo Santos III}}
| writer = <!---Writer of the film, not the source material--->
| editing =
| starring = {{Plainlist|
| starring = {{unbulleted list|[[James Reid (entertainer)|James Reid]]|[[Nadine Lustre]]|[[Julia Barretto]]|Iñigo Pascual}}
* [[James Reid (entertainer)|James Reid]]
* [[Nadine Lustre]]
* [[Julia Barretto]]
* [[Iñigo Pascual]]
}}
| studio = [[Star Cinema]] <br/> [[Viva Films]]
| music = Myke Salomon
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| cinematography = Pao Orendain
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| distributor = Viva Films
| editing = [[Carlo Francisco Manatad]]
| studio = {{ubl|[[Viva Films]]|[[Star Cinema|ABS-CBN Film Productions]]}}
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| distributor = {{ubl|Viva Films|[[Star Cinema]]}}
| released = {{Film date|2015|05|13}}
| released = {{Film date|2015|05|13}}
| country = Philippines
| country = Philippines
| language = {{unbulleted list|English|Filipino}}
| language = {{ubl|English|Filipino}}
| runtime =
| runtime = 105 minutes
| budget =
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| gross = {{Plainlist|
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| gross = {{Philippine peso|50 million}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?id=_fPARASAHOPELESSRO01&country=PH&wk=2015W20&id=_fPARASAHOPELESSRO01&p=.htm |title=PHILIPPINES Weekend Box Office: Para sa Hopeless Romantic |work=Box Office Mojo |accessdate=19 Mar 2016}}</ref>
* {{Philippine Peso|8 million}} {{small|(Opening Day)}}
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* {{Philippine peso|50 million}}<ref name="Box Office Mojo">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?id=_fPARASAHOPELESSRO01&country=PH&wk=2015W20&id=_fPARASAHOPELESSRO01&p=.htm |title=PHILIPPINES Weekend Box Office: Para sa Hopeless Romantic |work=Box Office Mojo |accessdate=March 19, 2016}}</ref>}}
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'''''Para sa Hopeless Romantic''''' is a 2015 Philippine [[teen]] [[romance film]] based on the best-selling romantic novel of the same name by Marcelo Santos III. The film is directed by [[Andoy Ranay]], starring [[James Reid (entertainer)|James Reid]], [[Nadine Lustre]], [[Julia Barretto]] and Iñigo Pascual. It was distributed by [[Viva Films]] and [[Star Cinema]] and was released on May 13, 2015, in select theaters across the Philippines.
'''''Para sa Hopeless Romantic''''' is a 2015 Philippine [[teen]] [[romance film]] based on the best-selling romantic novel of the same name by Marcelo Santos III. The film is directed by [[Andoy Ranay]], starring [[James Reid (entertainer)|James Reid]], [[Nadine Lustre]], [[Julia Barretto]] and [[Iñigo Pascual]]. It was distributed by [[Viva Films]] and [[Star Cinema]] and was released on May 13, 2015, in select theaters across the Philippines.


==Summary==
==Summary==
Becca ([[Nadine Lustre]]) thought that she had everything she could wish for in her life, until Nikko ([[James Reid (entertainer)|James Reid]]) broke up with her. Everything in her life starts to fall apart.
Becca ([[Nadine Lustre]]) thought that she had everything she could wish for in her life, until Nikko ([[James Reid (entertainer)|James Reid]]) broke up with her. Everything in her life starts to fall apart.
To recover, she started writing a story about Ryan (Inigo Pascual), a boy who harbors a secret crush on his best friend Maria ([[Julia Barretto]]). But before he can tell her his real feelings for her, he got into an accident and fell into a coma.
To recover, she started writing a story about Ryan ([[Inigo Pascual]]), a boy who harbors a secret crush on his best friend Maria ([[Julia Barretto]]). But before he can tell her his real feelings for her, he got into an accident and fell into a coma.
Can all four of them find the "happy ending" that each one of them has been hoping for?
Can all four of them find the "happy ending" that each one of them has been hoping for?


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===Main cast===
===Main cast===
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*[[Nadine Lustre]] as Rebecca "Becca" Del Mundo
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|caption1 = James Reid portrays Nikko John Borja
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|caption2 = Julia Barretto portrays Maria Kristina Lapuz
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*[[James Reid (entertainer)|James Reid]] as Nikko John Borja
*[[James Reid (entertainer)|James Reid]] as Nikko John Borja
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*[[Nadine Lustre]] as Rebecca "Becca" Del Mundo
*[[Julia Barretto]] as Maria Kristina Lapuz
*[[Julia Barretto]] as Maria Kristina Lapuz
*Iñigo Pascual as Ryan Sebastian
*[[Inigo Pascual]] as Ryan Sebastian


===Supporting cast===
===Supporting cast===
*[[Aj Muhlach]] as RJ
*[[AJ Muhlach]] as RJ Bustamante
*[[Shy Carlos]] as Jackie Reyes
*[[Shy Carlos]] as Jackie Reyes
*[[Jackie Lou Blanco]] as Nikko's mom
*[[Jackie Lou Blanco]] as Nikko's mom
*Teresa Loyzaga as Becca's Mom
*Teresa Loyzaga as Becca's mom
*Lander Vera Perez as Becca's Dad
*Lander Vera Perez as Becca's dad
*[[Cherie Gil]] as Miss Katigbak
*[[Cherie Gil]] as Miss Katigbak
*Paul Jake Castillo as Matt
*Paul Jake Castillo as Matt
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*Arvic Rivero as Onyok
*Arvic Rivero as Onyok
*Jourdaine Castillo as Faye
*Jourdaine Castillo as Faye
*Marcelo Santos III as Editor-in-Chief


==Release==
==Release==
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Oggs Cruz from Rappler called the movie "decent, harmless, and authentically perceptive", indicating that the movie is less needlessly complicated and is defiantly anchored in reality, which sets it apart from other romance movie, saying:
Oggs Cruz from Rappler called the movie "decent, harmless, and authentically perceptive", indicating that the movie is less needlessly complicated and is defiantly anchored in reality, which sets it apart from other romance movie, saying:
"Perhaps the most remarkable thing about Para sa Hopeless Romantic is how it feels defiantly anchored in reality. While the rest of romantic comedies seem to be situated in an alternate Philippines where everything is glittered and glossy, giving them all their well-to-do characters reasons to be concerned with love instead of other more pressing things, Ranay’s film is set in a world that is more familiar and more palpable."<ref name=RAP>{{cite web|last1=Cruz|first1=Oggs|title='Para Sa Hopeless Romantic’ Review: Decent, harmless and perceptive|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/93328-para-sa-hopeless-romantic-review-james-reid-nadine-lustre-jadine|website=Rappler|accessdate=30 May 2015}}</ref>
"Perhaps the most remarkable thing about Para sa Hopeless Romantic is how it feels defiantly anchored in reality. While the rest of romantic comedies seem to be situated in an alternate Philippines where everything is glittered and glossy, giving them all their well-to-do characters reasons to be concerned with love instead of other more pressing things, Ranay’s film is set in a world that is more familiar and more palpable."<ref name=RAP>{{cite web|last1=Cruz|first1=Oggs|title='Para Sa Hopeless Romantic' Review: Decent, harmless and perceptive|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/93328-para-sa-hopeless-romantic-review-james-reid-nadine-lustre-jadine|website=Rappler|date=May 16, 2015 |accessdate=May 30, 2015}}</ref>


Cruz also praised lead actress Nadine Lustre's performance, noting the sincerity in her portrayal of Becca, stating "Lustre makes her character’s seemingly unimportant struggle moving. She laments not being able to move on, to the point of creating grim stories about the futility of love. She weeps with utmost determination and sincerity, and giggles with glee when presented with an opportunity of finding a brand new romance through ridiculous conversations via chair-bound graffiti."<ref name="RAP"/>
Cruz also praised lead actress Nadine Lustre's performance, noting the sincerity in her portrayal of Becca, stating "Lustre makes her character’s seemingly unimportant struggle moving. She laments not being able to move on, to the point of creating grim stories about the futility of love. She weeps with utmost determination and sincerity, and giggles with glee when presented with an opportunity of finding a brand new romance through ridiculous conversations via chair-bound graffiti."<ref name="RAP"/>


Philbert Ortiz-Dy of Click the City meanwhile gave a negative review of the film, stating that ''Para Sa Hopeless Romantic'' is mainly hopeless.<ref name="CTC">{{cite web|url=http://www.clickthecity.com/movies/a/25975/movie-review-para-sa-hopeless-romantic-is-mainly-hopeless|title=''Para Sa Hopeless Romantic'' is Mainly Hopeless|author=Philber Ortiz-Dy|date=May 14, 2015|work=Click the City|accessdate=May 15, 2015}}</ref> He further states, "And so the whole story is just about waiting for two people to get back together, even though it isn't entirely clear why they ought to be together. There isn't much reason to root for this outcome. The film doesn't invest much in their happiness as a couple. The film uses talk of destiny to wave away the lack of actual story development" <ref name="CTC" /> Dy further tweeted that the film was "hopeless, yes, romantic, no."
Philbert Ortiz-Dy of Click the City meanwhile gave a negative review of the film, stating that ''Para Sa Hopeless Romantic'' is mainly hopeless.<ref name="CTC">{{cite web|url=http://www.clickthecity.com/movies/a/25975/movie-review-para-sa-hopeless-romantic-is-mainly-hopeless|title=''Para Sa Hopeless Romantic'' is Mainly Hopeless|author=Philber Ortiz-Dy|date=May 14, 2015|work=Click the City|accessdate=May 15, 2015}}</ref> He further states, "And so the whole story is just about waiting for two people to get back together, even though it isn't entirely clear why they ought to be together. There isn't much reason to root for this outcome. The film doesn't invest much in their happiness as a couple. The film uses talk of destiny to wave away the lack of actual story development" <ref name="CTC" /> Dy further tweeted that the film was "hopeless, yes, romantic, no."

==Box office==
According to Rod Magaru, the film had one of the lowest earnings of a Viva produced, Star Cinema merged movie earning P8M on its opening day.<ref name="RM">{{cite web|url=http://rodmagaru.com/2015/05/18/movie-hopeless-romantic-is-one-of-star-viva-lowest-opening-box-office|title='(MOVIE) "Hopeless Romantic" is one of Star-Viva's lowest Opening Box Office'|author=Rod Magaru|date=May 18, 2015 }}</ref> The latest update from Box Office Mojo puts the total gross at approximately P50M.<ref name="Box Office Mojo">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?id=_fPARASAHOPELESSRO01&country=PH&wk=2015W20&id=_fPARASAHOPELESSRO01&p=.htm |title=PHILIPPINES Weekend Box Office: Para sa Hopeless Romantic |work=Box Office Mojo |accessdate=March 19, 2016}}</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 08:59, 7 September 2024

Para sa Hopeless Romantic
Theatrical movie poster
Directed byAndoy Ranay
Screenplay by
  • Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario
  • Mary Rose Colindres
Based onPara sa Hopeless Romantic
by Marcelo Santos III
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyPao Orendain
Edited byCarlo Francisco Manatad
Music byMyke Salomon
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release date
  • May 13, 2015 (2015-05-13)
Running time
105 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Languages
  • English
  • Filipino
Box office
  • ₱8 million (Opening Day)
  • ₱50 million[1]

Para sa Hopeless Romantic is a 2015 Philippine teen romance film based on the best-selling romantic novel of the same name by Marcelo Santos III. The film is directed by Andoy Ranay, starring James Reid, Nadine Lustre, Julia Barretto and Iñigo Pascual. It was distributed by Viva Films and Star Cinema and was released on May 13, 2015, in select theaters across the Philippines.

Summary

[edit]

Becca (Nadine Lustre) thought that she had everything she could wish for in her life, until Nikko (James Reid) broke up with her. Everything in her life starts to fall apart. To recover, she started writing a story about Ryan (Inigo Pascual), a boy who harbors a secret crush on his best friend Maria (Julia Barretto). But before he can tell her his real feelings for her, he got into an accident and fell into a coma. Can all four of them find the "happy ending" that each one of them has been hoping for?

Cast

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Main cast

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James Reid portrays Nikko John Borja
Julia Barretto portrays Maria Kristina Lapuz

Supporting cast

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  • AJ Muhlach as RJ Bustamante
  • Shy Carlos as Jackie Reyes
  • Jackie Lou Blanco as Nikko's mom
  • Teresa Loyzaga as Becca's mom
  • Lander Vera Perez as Becca's dad
  • Cherie Gil as Miss Katigbak
  • Paul Jake Castillo as Matt
  • Donnalyn Bartolome as Betty
  • Issa Pressman as former classmate of Becca
  • Arvic Rivero as Onyok
  • Jourdaine Castillo as Faye
  • Marcelo Santos III as Editor-in-Chief

Release

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The film's release was changed a number of times. It was originally scheduled to be released in January 2015, then it was moved to March 2015. Then finally, Star Cinema changed its original release date and moved it to May 13, 2015.

Reception

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Critical response

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Para Sa Hopeless Romantic received mixed reviews from movie critics.

Oggs Cruz from Rappler called the movie "decent, harmless, and authentically perceptive", indicating that the movie is less needlessly complicated and is defiantly anchored in reality, which sets it apart from other romance movie, saying: "Perhaps the most remarkable thing about Para sa Hopeless Romantic is how it feels defiantly anchored in reality. While the rest of romantic comedies seem to be situated in an alternate Philippines where everything is glittered and glossy, giving them all their well-to-do characters reasons to be concerned with love instead of other more pressing things, Ranay’s film is set in a world that is more familiar and more palpable."[2]

Cruz also praised lead actress Nadine Lustre's performance, noting the sincerity in her portrayal of Becca, stating "Lustre makes her character’s seemingly unimportant struggle moving. She laments not being able to move on, to the point of creating grim stories about the futility of love. She weeps with utmost determination and sincerity, and giggles with glee when presented with an opportunity of finding a brand new romance through ridiculous conversations via chair-bound graffiti."[2]

Philbert Ortiz-Dy of Click the City meanwhile gave a negative review of the film, stating that Para Sa Hopeless Romantic is mainly hopeless.[3] He further states, "And so the whole story is just about waiting for two people to get back together, even though it isn't entirely clear why they ought to be together. There isn't much reason to root for this outcome. The film doesn't invest much in their happiness as a couple. The film uses talk of destiny to wave away the lack of actual story development" [3] Dy further tweeted that the film was "hopeless, yes, romantic, no."

Box office

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According to Rod Magaru, the film had one of the lowest earnings of a Viva produced, Star Cinema merged movie earning P8M on its opening day.[4] The latest update from Box Office Mojo puts the total gross at approximately P50M.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "PHILIPPINES Weekend Box Office: Para sa Hopeless Romantic". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Cruz, Oggs (May 16, 2015). "'Para Sa Hopeless Romantic' Review: Decent, harmless and perceptive". Rappler. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
  3. ^ a b Philber Ortiz-Dy (May 14, 2015). "Para Sa Hopeless Romantic is Mainly Hopeless". Click the City. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  4. ^ Rod Magaru (May 18, 2015). "'(MOVIE) "Hopeless Romantic" is one of Star-Viva's lowest Opening Box Office'".
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