Just the 3 of Us is a 2016 Philippine romantic comedy-drama film directed by Cathy Garcia Molina with a script developed and written by the collaboration of Kiko Abrillo, Gillian Ebreo, Katherine Labayen, and Vanessa R. Valdez, and produced by ABS-CBN Film Productions.[2][3] The film stars John Lloyd Cruz and Jennylyn Mercado, with the special participation of Richard Yap. It was released on May 4, 2016, under Star Cinema.
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| Directed by | Cathy Garcia-Molina |
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| Cinematography | Noel Teehankee |
| Edited by | Marya Ignacio |
| Music by | Jessie Lasaten |
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| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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Running time | 120 minutes[1] |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Box office | ₱230 million |
The film marks Cruz and Mercado's first movie project together.[4] In Just the 3 of Us, Jennylyn plays a flight stewardess who is deeply infatuated with a pilot played by John Lloyd.[2] The film was a critical and commercial success earning ₱100 million worldwide.
Synopsis edit
The film revolves around Uno Abusado (John Lloyd Cruz) and CJ Manalo (Jennylyn Mercado) who are both involved in the airline industry. The former is an airline pilot who aspires to be a captain and the latter is part of the ground crew who aspires to be a flight attendant. After a one night stand the two were forced to live together to deal with each other's contrasting personalities with Manalo now pregnant and claiming that Abusado is the father of her unborn child.
Cast edit
- John Lloyd Cruz as First Officer Juan Paulo "Uno" Abusado
- Jennylyn Mercado as Clara Josefa "CJ" Manalo
- Richard Yap as Captain Alexander "Alex" Gatchalian
- Joel Torre as Arturo Manalo
- Billy Roque as Jill
- Ketchup Eusebio as Tyson
- Maria Isabel Lopez as Lulu Manalo
- Joem Bascon as BJ Manalo
- Yana Asistio as Pauline
- Victor Silayan as Tim
- Fifth Solomon as Felix
- Manuel Chua as AJ Manalo
- PJ Endrinal as DJ Manalo
- Michael Agassi as Dexter
- Josef Elizalde as Jerome
- Jed Montero as Daisy
- Lucas Maggalang as FJ Manalo
- Paulo Angeles as EJ Manalo
- Baron Geisler as Marco
- Chun Sa Jung as Hopia
Release edit
The film's theatrical release was initially scheduled in March 2016.[4] The scheduled released was moved to April 27, 2016, and later to May 4, 2016, to achieve simultaneous international screenings. The film was also simultaneously released internationally in selected cinemas in Australia, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United States, as well as in the Middle East, Europe and Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands.[5]
Marketing edit
In late February 2016, the trailer for the film was released. The title of the film was revealed to the public through the trailer.[6] Earlier, Jennylyn Mercado posted an image of her with John Lloyd Cruz at her official Facebook page announcing to the public of a then-upcoming Star Cinema film where she and John Lloyd Cruz would be paired together.[7]
The official theatrical poster of Just the 3 of Us was released through Star Cinema's Instagram account on March 27, 2016.[8] Jennylyn Mercado and John Lloyd Cruz made live appearance and also made guest appearances in GMA and ABS-CBN, their respective networks, to promote the film.[9]
Music edit
The official theme song of the film is "Getting To Know Each Other" and was recorded by It's Showtime host Billy Crawford.[10] The music video for the song premiered on April 5, 2016, via Star Music's YouTube channel.[11] The music video stars real life couple Billy Crawford and Coleen Garcia.[12][13]
Reception edit
Box office edit
As of June 2016, Just the 3 of Us has grossed ₱230 million (US$4.9 million) worldwide.[14]
Philippines edit
The film opened in the Philippines on May 4, alongside Viva Films' This Time. It made ₱16 million on its opening day compared to This Time with ₱15 million .[15] This was confirmed on Mico del Rosario's Instagram account.[16][17] On May 9, it breached the ₱100 million mark in the box office, the 3rd Filipino film in 2016 to reached the mark.[14][18]
Other Countries edit
According to Box Office Mojo, on their first week of showing on United Arab Emirates it earned $128,630 in its opening week .[19] While on United Kingdom it earned $14,437,[20] on New Zealand it earned $3,373,[21] and on Australia it earned $20,282.[22]
Critical reception edit
Just the 3 of Us received mixed to positive reviews from film critics.[23]
Movies Philippines gave a mixed review, saying that "Just The 3 Of Us is everything you love about John Lloyd and Jennylyn in one movie. Their charms, their ability to make people laugh effortlessly and of course their effectiveness in dramatic scenes. But it’s disappointing to see them in a Star Cinema formula, though tried and tested, it still feels tired." with a rating of 3 stars out of 5.[23] Oggs Cruz from Rappler praised the two main actors, stating that "Cruz and Mercado seamlessly turn their characters’ errors and dysfunctions into anchors for affection."[24]
Just the 3 of Us is graded B by the Cinema Evaluation Board of the Philippines (CEB).[3]
Possible sequel edit
Director Cathy Garcia-Molina, says that Star Cinema is planning a sequel for Just the 3 of Us if not another film starring Jennylyn Mercado and John Lloyd Cruz, following the film's box office feat.[25]
References edit
- ^ "JUST THE 3 of US". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
- ^ a b "WATCH: John Lloyd Cruz, Jennylyn Mercado team up in 'Just The 3 of Us'". Retrieved May 19, 2016.
- ^ a b "'Just The 3 Of Us' Graded B by the CEB". Star Cinema. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ a b "John Lloyd Cruz, Jennylyn Mercado to star in upcoming movie". Rappler. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
- ^ "'Just the 3 of Us' coming to PH theaters this May". ABS-CBN News. April 26, 2016. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
- ^ "WATCH: Jennylyn, John Lloyd in 'Just the 3 of Us'". The Philippine Star. February 23, 2016. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
- ^ "Jennylyn Mercado, John Lloyd Cruz to star in Star Cinema project". The Philippine Star. February 9, 2016. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
- ^ "'Just The 3 of Us' poster is here!". Star Cinema. March 28, 2016. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
- ^ Mauricio-Arriola, Tessa (May 3, 2016). "John Lloyd's take on 'Just the 3 of Us' vs. JaDine's 'This Time'". The Manila Times. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
- ^ "'Just the 3 of Us' music video premiere". Archived from the original on August 7, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2016.
- ^ "Getting To Know Each Other Too Well by Billy Crawford ('Just the 3 of Us' Official Theme Song)". YouTube. Retrieved May 29, 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Coleen is Billy's leading lady in "Just the 3 of Us"". Star Cinema. Archived from the original on August 7, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2016.
- ^ "Music video ng Just the 3 of Us inilabas na rin". ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved May 29, 2016.
- ^ a b "'Just The 3 of Us" reached its US 4.9M mark". Star Cinema. June 19, 2016. Archived from the original on August 8, 2016. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
- ^ ""This Time" Starring James Reid and Nadine Lustre Earns 15 Million on Opening Day". Philippine News. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- ^ ""Just the 3 of Us" earns P16m on its first day". Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ "John Lloyd-Jennylyn-starrer Just The 3 Of Us earns P16 million on opening". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ "Jennelyn-John Lloyd movie Just the 3 of Us reaches 100 million mark". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
- ^ "United Arab Emirates Box Office May 5-8 2016". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
- ^ "United Kingdom Box Office May 6-8 2016". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
- ^ "New Zealand Box Office May 12-15 2016". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
- ^ "Australia Box Office 2016/05/13". The Numbers. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
- ^ a b "Movie review: Just the 3 of Us (2016)". Retrieved May 30, 2016.
- ^ "Just the 3 of Us Movie Review:John Lloyd Cruz and Jennylyn Mercado". Rappler. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
- ^ Santiago, Ervin (May 12, 2016). "'Just The 3 of Us' nina Jennylyn at Lloydie may part 2 na raw" [Reports of a part 2 for ‘Just The 3 of Us’ of Jennylyn and Lloydie] (in Filipino). Bandera. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
