JASON PAUL LAXAMA'S BETWEEN MAYBES(2019) starring Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson

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Written and Directed by JASON PAUL LAXAMANA

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A son of deported OFWs meets a once famous child star, now 21, who is running away from all her problems, in a beautiful place in Japan where there are almost no other Filipinos

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Spoiler?  Not really.  

BETWEEN MAYBES is a pleasant surprise.  Who would've thought GERALD ANDERSON and JULIA BARRETTO would have believable moments together, and have great chemistry?  Both are gorgeous, and both of them can really act, so why didn't we ever imagine that they could have a movie together where they play each other's love interest?  The age difference?  Maybe, but I think that's not it.  

Instead of overthinking or overanalysing this, let's just be grateful that "they" thought of pairing these two wonderful thespians.   

As we were going out the theatre, a fellow moviegoer said the movie is so nice.  He also said the proof is the fact that he left the theatre smiling from ear to ear.

It is a very beautiful movie, to say the least.  Although the story is far from Roman Holiday, it did remind me a lot about the said movie, and it was like Audrey Hepburn's spirit melded with Julia Barretto's aura. 

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We enjoyed going around Saga through the eyes of their characters, Louie and Hazel.

Saga is the capital city of Saga Prefecture, located on the island of Kyushu, Japan. Saga was the capital of Saga Domain in the Edo period, and largest city of former Hizen Province. As of February 28, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 234,453 and a population density of 543 persons per km². Wikipedia

Louie and Hazel are poles apart, but somehow they met halfway.

You can say that Hazel is so lucky...blessed...that of all people there in Japan she was able to meet Louie, a rare and old soul.  Some say it's unreal, and it could only happen in fairytales, but I beg to differ. Once in a blue moon it does happen to REAL people.  I dare not elaborate.

Besides, it's easy to fall for someone like Louie, and it is understandable if someone like Hazel could give up everything for someone like him. Besides having a heart of gold, he is good looking to boot.

Now the question is: Would she give up everything for someone like him?

All I can say is, the movie does not disappoint.  Like that other moviegoer, I left the theatre smiling from ear to ear.

It may seem formulaic...well, it is, but it does offer something unique, and it's such a joy watching these two beautiful people on the big screen.  Both of them have substance, and both of them know how to internalise well.

I felt every emotion these two characters were feeling. 

KUDOS TO EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THIS MOVIE!

By the way, the lady who played Sadako San was also very convincing.  YAYO AGUILA and CHRISTIAN VASQUEZ had very intense scenes with Julia too...RYLE SANTIAGO has a cameo, and he did good.

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I am guessing that a lot of people from the country would flock to Saga after watching this movie.  I have been to Japan, but I have never been to Saga, and...

Well, I guess I better end this now.

I am already yawning. I think I mixed the tenses or whatever else, but...

Another yawn(I'm just sleepy, but the movie wouldn't make you sleep, and I'm sure of that.).

What else?

Oh, please let Julia and Gerald have another project together.  Please.  Pretty please. (˘ʃƪ˘)

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To my readers, if ever you do get to see this, there are behind the scenes photographs shown during the credits, FYI.  ;-)

Oh, and thanks for your time.

#JuliaBarretto #GeraldAnderson #YayoAguila #ChristianVasquez #JasonPaulLaxamana #SagaJapan 
#tilthestarsalignagainHeizeru(Hashibami is the Romaji of Hazelnut, while Heizeru or ヘイゼル is the Japanese pronunciation of the name of Hazel)

つづ (to follow or to be continued)