Poised to become the ‘hugot’ film of the year, the new GMA Public Affairs film has all the right ‘feels’ to merit an attendance in the cinema.
After four years since its last commercial release, GMA Pictures, through GMA Public Affairs, is back on the big screen. Of course, we are not forgetting Voltes V Legacy’s limited cinema run, but The Cheating Game, marks the first time that a full-length feature from GMA Network is hitting the silver screen.
There are surely more than a dozen reasons why you should not miss this highly-anticipated romcom, but the following should be more than enough. Here are five reasons why you should definitely check out The Cheating Game:
It is #JulieVer’s big screen debut.
The Cheating Game marks the first time that real-life sweethearts, Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz, are starring their first film together. For eager fans wo have been onboard for their onscreen and off screen partnership, the film is no doubt a dream come true.
It is the perfect hugot film you’ve been waiting for.
The Kapuso movie distinctively marks the return of ‘hugot’ movies to local cinema, as previous entries chose streaming platforms to reach audiences. Missing the experience of falling in love inside the cinema? There is no doubt that The Cheating Game is what you have been waiting for, as it delivers all the ‘feels’ of a full-fledged hugot film.
The film is helmed by esteemed director and writer, Rod Marmol.
Marmol has already worked in a number of remarkable projects, including Cuddle Weather (2019) and the boys’ love series, Quaranthings (2020). According to Marmol, himself, he intends to make movies that warm and warn the heart, and that is exactly what he did in The Cheating Game.
It hinges on themes that mirror our own realities in relationships, and in life, in general.
Familiarity is The Cheating Game’s biggest weapon to hit the audience squarely in the heart. By choosing themes and tones that moviegoers can relate easily the most, the film ensures that the messages it will get across are the ones that we won’t have a hard time identifying with.
Strong supporting actors are part of the cast.
Aside from Cruz and San Jose who totally nailed their roles, the film receives a strong support from exceptional actors, who all rendered remarkable performances. Candy Pangilinan, Yayo Aguila, and Phi Palmos, noticeably provide an unmissable comic energy, while Martin del Rosario, Thea Tolentino, and Winwyn Marquez, fuel the conflict in Hope ( San Jose) and Miguel (Cruz)’s relationship.
The Cheating Game is now showing in cinemas nationwide. Don’t forget to drop by the comment section, if you happened to have seen the film already.
