Review: Finding "That Kind of Love"

 

"That Kind of Love" is the debut of Barbie Forteza and David Licauco on the big screen, coming from the success of their television series such as Maria Clara at Ibarra from last year and just recently Maging Sino Ka Man. 

The movie tells the story of Mila and Adam. Mila who is a relationship expert that plays as a match maker for other people but couldn't seem to find her own match. Meanwhile, Adam, a young CEO who seemed to have everything, but in reality, even though some might look at him as Mister Perfect, Adam still couldn't find that perfect partner that will perfectly match his personality as he always ends up clashing with the girls he goes out with. 

Mila and Adam set up a deal that she will work for him as his personal secretary/match maker to help him find the right out, but in the turn of events the Ms. Matchmaker fell in love with Mr. Perfect and vice versa, the two tried to stop and avoid each other's feelings and parted ways, but as to what they say love finds its ways and reconnects Mila and Adam. 

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Undeniably, David Licauco and Barbie Forteza's chemistry has already flourished and that has been very evident in "That Kind of Love", they made a great team up with Barbie as the OA girl and David as the Non Chalant guy in the story and that really did work really well in the movie. 

I had a conversation with their co-star in this movie, Divine, and she shared that working with Barbie and David she felt like they are always working as partners that is ready to support each other in doing every scene specially when they went to South Korea to shoot some scenes in the movie. 

Barbie definitely is one of the best actresses in the industry today, she somehow reminds of a young Maricel Soriano that can and will always deliver her character in the best way she can. Meanwhile, David has really improved his acting skill and has delivered the character of Adam really well. 

Barbie and David can always pull off the Miss Positive and Mister Negative type of stories, they kinda reminds me of Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap in Becareful with My Heart. 

I also want to praise Kaila Estrada, this girl deserves her own movie such a brilliant and sophisticated actress, she can play any role, bida, kontrabida, the good girl, the bad girl, name it and I think she can slay it. 

Also Divine, made this movie fun as well, being the side kick of Barbie has given a punch of laughter in the movie. 

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Director Catherine "CC" Camarillo has been delivering movies that features good stories with great actors delivering the goods for her. I also love the cinematography of this movie it somehow made That Kind of Love different from other romcoms out there. 

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The only cons that I felt in this movie is that it's quite too long, the movie runs for 2 hours and 16 minutes, and I felt there were some scenes that are already unnecessary that made the movie too long, but hey I am not complaining as I really did enjoy the movie, the joy and the kilig it brought made me an instant fan of the two. 

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Overall, That Kind of Love delivered a great love story, Mila and Adam made me want to find the kind of love they found, the more than two hours in the cinema is worth it, I went home buzzing and raving about how good the movie is and how magical David and Barbie's team up. 

That Kind of Love is NOW SHOWING in over 150 cinemas nationwide, produced by Pocket Media Productions Inc., Pocket Media Films, in cooperation with Happy Infinite Production, and distributed by Regal Entertainment Inc. Special thanks to Digital Out of Home, Inc.