From Barbie and David’s chemistry to the promising romcom plot, here’s why the love team’s first film is worth the watch
The chemistry of Barbie Forteza and David Licauco has already established their kilig on television with two teleseryes under their pairing’s belt—Maria Clara at Ibarra and Maging Sino Ka Man. A series—with its multiple episode count and possible story changes—makes it easier for two characters to develop their simmering relationship, whether it’s friendship or romance. A movie, however, must convince the audience that these fictional figures are worth the ship, the rooting for, in more or less two hours. That was the good risk that BarDa took as they brought their love team to the cinematic level.
Besides the movie marking a milestone for the Kapuso pairing as their first film, That Kind of Love offers a dialogue on love, life, and more. Both working professionals in their respective fields, Mila and Adam’s paths cross when one of them takes the challenge of finding love for the other, all the while discovering her own sense of self. If you are looking for a film that’s equal parts kilig and reflection, MEGA Entertainment gives you three more reasons to add to your list.
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A Rom-Com Remix
There should’ve been a squeal counter for every time BarDa made their fans kilig with That Kind of Love. Who wouldn’t get all the feels when director Catherine Camarillo set her movie up as a mix of swoon-worthy K-Drama gestures, the charming banter of past chick flicks, and a little bit of moments of jealousy from our very own romcoms? It was a balance of all these flavors that surely cater to the kilig palate of Filipinos.
Adults in Love
While teenage romances hit differently with the promise of the future and the risk of youthfulness, adults in romcoms are something else, too. Think How to Lose a Guy in Ten 10 Days, You’ve Got Mail, and Bridget Jones’s Diary. In the Philippines? Unofficially Yours, A Very Special Love, and Got 2 Believe. Love in the lens of this age bracket offers a different kind of gambling into one’s life, where you’re also expected to build yourself up the corporate ladder, maintain relationships with family and friends, and just live your days. Expectations by society can get the best of you, but there’s also that internal pressure—that teenage dilemma, only older.
The story of That Kind of Love revolves around Barbie and David’s roles, Mila and Adam, respectively, who are two professionals fulfilling their personal and professional pursuits. This makes their individual stories, especially Mila’s, relatable for older audiences. While there could have been more depth to Adam’s own internal struggle as an executive, Mila was able to carry both her character development and her partner’s.
The Working Girl Wardrobe
From scarves and handbags to colorful coordinates, Mila’s clothing choices are as lively as her personality. Barbie’s character was a professional whose work goes beyond her desk. In her case as a psychologist, her “therapy couch.” Her outfits gave her that ease of movement with that touch of polish. That Kind of Love wasn’t just a love story, but it also offers its take on fashion—specifically on transforming scarves into different ways that you can wear one.
Photos and Featured Image: POCKET MEDIA PRODUCTIONS (via Instagram)
