Movie Review Now That I Have You (2004)

 

Now That I Have You | 2004 | 1h 38m
Genre: Drama/Romance | Country: Philippines
Director: Laurenti M. Dyogi | Writers: Jose Javier Reyes
Cast: John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Nikki Valdez
IMDB: 7
My Rate: 10/10

Betsy falls for Michael after meeting him on the MRT, thinking they're destined to be together. But she soon realizes that Michael isn't who she thought he was.

Warning:

Contains sensuality, violence, and alcohol.

 

Synopsis:

Betsy (Bea Alonzo) commutes to work every day on the MRT, where she always sees Michael (John Lloyd Cruz) and develops a crush on him. While Michael never notices her.

When they meet at a café, Betsy gets the chance to get to know him better, thanks to her best friend Stefi (Nikki Valdez) and Michael's cousin who tries to set him up.  But the encounter doesn't go as well as Betsy hopes.  Even though she thinks things are going smoothly, Michael isn't interested in her.

Michael is still hung up on his ex-girlfriend.  Running into her again brings back old wounds, which are made worse when he finds out she's getting married.  This things make He tries to open up to Betsy's feelings for him.

Michael isn't the ideal guy Betsy imagined.  She's overprotective and talkative, which makes Michael uncomfortable.  But they try to adapt to each other for the sake of their relationship.  Then a new employee at Michael's office shows up, reminding him of his ex.  To make matters worse, Michael's family seems to disapprove of Betsy's background.

Are Betsy and Michael meant to be together?

 

Review:

Now That I Have You has a simple but meaningful storyline.  It's a story that relates to real life experiences we all go through.  The development of the story, from the beginning, the conflicts, and the resolution, is well-done.  The characters' backgrounds are also presented clearly and effectively.

The camera work, scene details, and lighting are excellent.  The music is perfectly chosen for each scene, allowing viewers to feel every emotion, whether it's sadness or joy.

The acting is great.  There are no weak characters.  The chemistry between the leads is also good.

Overall, this is a light and enjoyable film.  It's perfect for fans of realistic romantic movies.  It's definitely one I'd add to my rewatch list.

 
Memorable Scene:

Michael goes to Betsy's house to apologize after she catches him with another woman.  Betsy doesn't ask about the other woman, but just asks about Michael's feelings for her.  She realizes that she was the one who fell for him first, not the other way around.

This scene shows us that love and relationships won't work if only one person is putting in the effort.  Both people need to want to be together.

 
Memorable Dialogue:

"The most important thing what you both have to accept about each other."

 

Ending:

Happy Ending

 

Recommendation:

Must Watch!

 

(Aluna)