All You Need is Pag-ibig (lit. 'All You Need is Love') is a 2015 Filipino Family romantic comedy film directed by Antoinette Jadaone and released by Star Cinema. As their official entry to 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival. It stars an ensemble cast including Kris Aquino, Bimby Aquino Yap, Derek Ramsay, Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Ronaldo Valdez, Nova Villa, Pokwang, Jodi Sta. Maria and Ian Veneracion.
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| Directed by | Antoinette Jadaone[1] |
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| Cinematography | Hermann Claravall |
| Edited by | Benjamin Tolentino |
| Music by | Carmina Cuya |
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| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
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| Box office | ₱37 million[2] |
The film was controversial due to several changes in the story and casting, much to the disappointment of fans. The film was a flop and was pulled out in most theaters days after its release, earning only $37 million and finished 5th out of 8 in the MMFF race.
Cast
edit- Kris Aquino as Love[3]
- Derek Ramsay as Dom
- Kim Chiu as Anya
- Xian Lim as Dino
- Jodi Sta. Maria as Mel
- Ian Veneracion as Eric
- Ronaldo Valdez as Jaime
- Pokwang as Corina[4]
- Nova Villa as Loisa
- Bimby Aquino Yap as Jake
- Julia Concio as Hannah
- Talia Concio as Kelsey
- Neri Naig as Ellen
- Maricar Reyes as Sandra
- Agot Isidro as Jessica
- Allen Dizon as Alex
- Candy Pangilinan as Grace/Mel's Eldest Sister
- Shy Carlos as Tara
- Karen Dematera as Dianne
- Trina Legaspi
- Eslove Briones[5]
- John Bermudo
- Via Antonio
- Ruby Ruiz
Production
editPre-production
editThe film undergone a lot of complicated situations, it was first announced in June 2015 with its original working title, Mr. & Mrs. Split that is to be starred by Kris Aquino, Bimby Aquino Yap and Herbert Bautista until in September 2015 it was changed again into Pamilyang Lab Luv Love until weeks after, the production team already confirmed it as All You Need Is Pag-Ibig which adds Kim Chiu and Xian Lim with the cast. In early October 2015, reports were said that the movie will not push through with Aquino citing personal and health reasons.[6] Reports also said that the movie will push through but this time Bautista will not be part of the film.[7] Rumours then spread that phenomenal loveteam Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap would instead lead the movie, marking their big onscreen reunion which delighted their fans here and abroad. However, in late October 2015, drastic changes were made due to Aquino's decision to do the movie. It was announced that Herbert Bautista will be replaced by Derek Ramsay, with additional casts Julia and Talia Concio.
Casting
editThe film was announced in June 2015 as one of two entries of Star Cinema in the annual Metro Manila Film Festival together with its cast members Kris Aquino, Herbert Bautista, Bimby Aquino Yap and Jana Agoncillo. However the film undergo complication with its cast members Aquino and Bautista leading the film to be shelved. In October 23, the final casting was announced. Kris Aquino and Bimby Aquino Yap remain in the film while Herbert Bautista was replaced by Derek Ramsay and Jana Agoncillo was replaced by Talia Concio. In addition, Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Jodi Sta Maria and Ian Veneracion completes the final cast members.[8]
Release
editAll You Need Is Pag-Ibig was released in Philippine theaters on December 25, 2015, as an official entry to the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival. It ranked only 5th in the MMFF race out of the 8 movies and was pulled out in most theaters only a few days after its release.
Awards
edit| Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
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| 41st Metro Manila Film Festival[9] | Best Director | Antoinette Jadaone | Nominated |
| Best Actor | Ian Veneracion | Nominated | |
| Best Actress | Jodi Sta. Maria | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Nova Villa | Nominated | |
| Best Child Performers | Julia & Talia Concio | Nominated | |
| Best Sound Department | Nicholai Policarpio Minion | Nominated | |
| Best Cameramen | Joel Casaul | Nominated | |
| Best Cinematography | Gary Gardoce | Won | |
| Best Cinematography | Hermann Claravall | Nominated | |
| Best Editing | Benjamin Tolentino | Nominated | |
| Best Original Theme Song | "All You Need Is Pag-Ibig" | Nominated | |
| Best Production Design | Shari Marie Montiague | Nominated | |
| Best Writer | Patrick John Valencia | Won | |
| Best Art Director | Ana Lou Sanchez | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Kris, KimXi start shooting for 'All You Need Is Pag-Ibig'". Star Cinema. November 7, 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 8, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2016.
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- ^ "Meet teacher Pokwang!". Starcinema.abs-cbn.com. November 11, 2015. Retrieved December 6, 2015.
- ^ Closing credits of All You Need is Pag-Ibig[permanent dead link]
- ^ Jimenez, Joyce (October 8, 2015). "Why Kris Aquino backed out of MMFF entry | Entertainment, News, The Philippine Star". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 6, 2015.
- ^ "Herbert Bautista out of MMFF movie with Kris Aquino". Rappler.com. October 23, 2015. Retrieved December 6, 2015.
- ^ "Star Cinema announces final cast of "All You Need is Pag-ibig"". Kicker Daily News. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
- ^ Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". Philippine Star. Retrieved December 28, 2015.