(Note: I started writing this on Sept. 20 but wasn't able to finish it. Then, I got sick for about two weeks. It was only now that I am able to focus on it again.)
The 80's gave us the youthful charm and energy of Bagets. We noticed the maturity and troublesome years of the teens in the 90's in Pare Ko. In this decade, we were bombarded by the adult issues that the teens are facing via Kuya. However commendable, as a teen movie, it failed to register well to its market: teen audience. Probably because of its too serious feel. It would make you wonder whether if teenagers these days are really struggling with too big of a problem. No wonder they are growing "old" so easily. Where have all the fun in being teenagers went?
This time around, with the release of GMA Films' Lovestruck, we are back to the times when kids are kids acting like life only revolves around their world. Nothing is taken much seriously. It's all about pursuing the wishes of the heart lightheartedly.
Lovestruck is about Denise (Jennylyn Mercado) and Caloy (Mark Herras) who grew up together. They became best buddies. On her (1*th) birthday, Denise's only wish was to get the book called "Lovestruck" and meet the writer herself, a love guru named Jandra (Jolina Magdangal). The book will serve as her guide to meeting her her soulmate.
Denise is a party planner. On one of her planned children's party, she met the eye-candy Jason (Mike Tan). He is everything that she wants in a guy. Soon enough, with the help "Lovestruck", she makes sure that she gets to do every trick in it to make Jason notice her and eventually fall in love with her.
When she finally gets her wish, she feels as if something was missing. She realized later on that the true desires of her heart was just right next door all along!
Lovestruck is, of course, formulaic and typical. It doesn't pretend to be different from the rest of the teen movies whether Pinoy or Hollywood. What is refreshing, though, are the new faces you'd see on the screen.
Jennylyn Mercado's voice may sometimes sound squeaky but she has the makings of being a screen sweetheart ala Meg Ryan or Julia Roberts. Who'd thought that she could pull off such a funny/clumsy character? Rainier Castillo, despite being conscious of himself at times, was quite natural as the gay friend. He almost steal every bit of hilarious scenes from Jennylyn. Mark Herras has the depth of a rising dramatic actor. While Mike Tan could be the next heartthrob of this generation. Every angle agrees with him. The camera loves him!
Lovestruck is one of the best "entertaining" Pinoy movies that came out in recent years. It is capriciously entertaining without insulting one's intelligence. It is recommended best for teens and those who were young once. It would remind you about the joys of falling in love for the first time! *wink wink*
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