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| director = [[Olivia M. Lamasan]] |
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| producer = {{Unbulleted list |[[Charo Santos-Concio]]|Malou N. Santos}} |
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| screenplay = {{Unbulleted list |Carmi G. Raymundo|Olivia M. Lamasan}} |
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* Sky Gonda |
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* Olivia M. Lamasan |
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| starring = [[Piolo Pascual]]<br>[[Toni Gonzaga]]<br>[[Iza Calzado]] |
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| studio = Star Cinema |
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* [[Piolo Pascual]] |
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* [[Toni Gonzaga]] |
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* [[Iza Calzado]] |
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| runtime = 130 minutes |
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| gross = PHP 300 Million<ref>{{cite web|title='Starting Over Again' crosses P200-M mark|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/17/14/starting-over-again-crosses-p200-m-mark|publisher=ABS-CBN News|accessdate=23 February 2014}}</ref><ref name=PST2>{{cite news|last=Abunda|first=Boy|title=Piolo-Toni starrer hits P300M|url=http://digitaledition.philstar.com/newspaper/showArticle/43465/share/PioloToni-starrer-hits-P300M/?utm_content=buffer7a096&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer|accessdate=25 February 2014|newspaper=Philippine Star|date=25 February 2014}}</ref> |
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| music = Cesar Francis S. Concio |
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| cinematography = Hermann Claravall |
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| editing = Marya Ignacio |
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| studio = [[Star Cinema|ABS-CBN Film Productions]] |
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| distributor = [[Star Cinema]] |
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| released = {{Film date|2014|2|12|Philippines|2014|2|21|North America|2014|3|6|Australia and the Middle East}} |
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| runtime = 130 minutes |
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* {{Philippine Peso|579 million}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Remarkable, blockbuster flicks of Toni Gonzaga that hailed her the RomCom Queen! |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-videos/remarkable-blockbuster-flicks-of-toni-gonzaga-that-hailed-her-the-romcom-queen-13185 |access-date=2024-01-24 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment |language=en}}</ref> |
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'''''Starting Over Again''''' is a 2014 Philippine [[dramedy]]-[[romantic film]] directed by [[Olivia Lamasan]], written by Carmi Raymundo and distributed by [[Star Cinema]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Starting Over Again (2014)|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3528284/|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=23 February 2014}}</ref>The film stars [[Toni Gonzaga]], [[Piolo Pascual]] and [[Iza Calzado]].<ref name=ABS-CBN /> It was released in the [[Philippines]] on February 12, 2014 and selected theaters in the [[United States]] on February 15, 2014.<ref name=PDQ>{{cite news|title=Piolo Pascual, Toni Gonzaga to grace US premiere of ‘Starting Over Again’|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/135018/piolo-pascual-toni-gonzaga-to-grace-us-premiere-of-starting-over-again|accessdate=23 February 2014|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer}}</ref> |
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'''''Starting Over Again''''' is a [[Cinema of the Philippines|Filipino]] [[romantic comedy]] film directed by [[Olivia Lamasan|Olivia M. Lamasan]], starring [[Piolo Pascual]], [[Toni Gonzaga]] and [[Iza Calzado]]. It was produced and distributed by [[Star Cinema]] as part of its 20th anniversary.<ref name="Opening">{{cite web | url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/Mentertainment/02/13/14/piolo-toni-film-earns-p20m-opening-day | title=Piolo-Toni film earns P25M on opening day | publisher=[[ABS-CBN News]] | date=February 13, 2014 | accessdate=February 17, 2014}}</ref> It officially premiered in the [[Philippines]] on February 12, 2014.<ref name="International">{{cite web | url=http://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/movies/starting-over-again/latest-news/starting-over-againshouts-hellophilippines-hello-world | title='Starting Over Again' shouts 'Hello, Philippines! Hello, World!' | publisher=[[Star Cinema]] | date=February 18, 2014 | accessdate=March 5, 2014 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140304185342/http://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/movies/starting-over-again/latest-news/starting-over-againshouts-hellophilippines-hello-world | archivedate=March 4, 2014}}</ref> |
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Starting Over Again red carpet premiere in the Philippines was attended by its principal cast members in [[SM Megamall]] in [[Mandaluyong City]] on February 10, 2014. The film became a box office success, grossing about PHP 300 Million, despite a mixed response from critics.<ref name=PDQ /><ref name=PST2 /> Some critics highlighted the film's narrative, acting, and reinvention of traditional love story, while others were critical of the film's lack of character development.<ref name=PDQ /> |
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The film was an instant box-office success earning 25 million [[philippine peso|pesos]] on its opening day.<ref name="Opening"/> On March 15, 2014, a month after its theatrical release, the film earned a total domestic gross of 410 million pesos. |
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The story revolves on two former lovers who meet again four years later through a project, and the plot goes over flashbacks - an email, a backstory, and the self esteem of moving on, letting go, and redemption - a narrative used in most Olivia Lamasan films. |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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===Main cast=== |
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*[[Piolo Pascual]] as Marco Antonio Villanueva III |
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*[[Toni Gonzaga]] as Genina "Ginny" Gonzales |
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*[[Iza Calzado]] as Patricia "Patty" de Guia |
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*[[Joross Gamboa]] as Ali |
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|image1 = Piolo Pascual at the Star Magic Concert Tour in Ontario, CA, June 2009.jpg |
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*[[Edgar Allan Guzman]] as Baba |
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|caption1 = Piolo Pascual portrays Marco Antonio Villanueva III. |
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*Cai Cortez as Beb<ref name=MST /> |
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*Beauty Gonzales as Wella<ref name=MST /> |
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*Bryan Santos as Migo Samanego |
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|caption2 = Toni Gonzaga portrays Genina "Ginny" Gonzales |
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*[[Lito Pimentel]] as Ginny's Father |
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*[[Yayo Aguila]] as Ginny's Mother |
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|caption3 = Iza Calzado portrays Patricia "Patty" de Guia. |
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* [[Piolo Pascual]] as Marco Antonio Villanueva III |
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* [[Toni Gonzaga]] as Genina "Ginny" Gonzales |
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* [[Iza Calzado]] as Patricia "Patty" de Guia |
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===Supporting cast=== |
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* [[Joross Gamboa]] as Ali<ref name="Casts">{{cite web | url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/13358/battle-of-february-2014-movies-starting-over-again-and-basement | title=BATTLE OF FEBRUARY 2014 MOVIES: Starting Over Again and Basement | publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal | date=February 6, 2014 | accessdate=February 17, 2014}}</ref> |
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* [[Edgar Allan Guzman]] as Babas |
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* [[Cai Cortez]] as Beb<ref name="MST">{{cite news | url=http://manilastandardtoday.com/2014/02/09/piolo-and-toni-starting-over-again-/ | title=Piolo and Toni 'Starting Over Again' | accessdate=February 23, 2014 | last=Red | first=Isah | newspaper=Manila Standard Today}}</ref> |
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* [[Beauty Gonzalez]] as Wella<ref name="MST"/> |
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* Bryan Santos as Migo Maniego<ref name="Casts"/> |
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* [[Lito Pimentel]] as Tatay Ben |
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* [[Yayo Aguila]] as Ginny's mother |
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* [[Liza Lorena]] as Marco's grandmother |
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* Jonah Zapata-Tan as Taong Grasa |
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===Cameos=== |
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* [[Vhong Navarro]] as Chef |
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* [[Luis Manzano]] as Professor |
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* [[Sam Milby]] as Engr. Raffy Ariza |
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* [[Paul Soriano]] as Engr. Martin Cojuangco |
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==Production== |
==Production== |
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Development began eight months prior the release date with a working title of "''Unlove You.''"<ref name="PEP1">{{cite web | url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/13405/piolo-pascual-toni-gonzaga-starrer-starting-over-again-grosses-p25-million-on-opening-day | title=Piolo Pascual-Toni Gonzaga starrer, Starting Over Again, grosses P25 million on opening day | publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal | date=February 23, 2014 | accessdate=February 23, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/11/12/1255847/piolo-pascual-happy-about-kcs-dating-life | title=Piolo Pascual 'happy' about KC's dating life | newspaper=[[The Philippine Star]] | date=November 12, 2013 | accessdate=March 5, 2014 | author=Eunice Blanco}}</ref> The film was written by Carmi Raymundo who was behind some of [[Star Cinema]] films like ''[[It Takes a Man and a Woman]]'' released in 2013, and ''[[Bride for Rent]]'' released in January 2014.<ref name="PDQ">{{cite news | url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/135018/piolo-pascual-toni-gonzaga-to-grace-us-premiere-of-starting-over-again | title=Piolo Pascual, Toni Gonzaga to grace US premiere of 'Starting Over Again' | publisher=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] | newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer|Inquirer US Bureau]] | date=February 15, 2014 | accessdate=March 5, 2014}}</ref> According to Raymundo, her vision of the film was to stray away from traditional Filipino love stories (which are already too mainstream in the Philippine market) so the film was created with an aim to tell a love story with a twist.<ref name="MST"/> The film was directed and produced by [[Olivia Lamasan]], the woman behind successful films such as ''[[Madrasta (Film)|Madrasta]]'' (1996), ''Minsan, Minahal Kita'' (2000), ''[[Milan (2004 film)|Milan]]'' (2004), ''[[In My Life (2009 film)|In My Life]]'' (2009), ''[[In the Name of Love (2011 film)|In the Name of Love]]'' (2011) and ''[[The Mistress (2012 film)|The Mistress]]'' (2012).<ref name="PST">{{cite news | url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/02/04/1286335/piolo-starting-all-over-again-piolo-pascual-admits-feeling-pressure | title=Piolo starting all over again: Piolo Pascual admits feeling the pressure while doing his latest Star Cinema starrer | newspaper=[[The Philippine Star]] | date=February 4, 2014 | accessdate=March 5, 2014 | author=Nathalie Tomada}}</ref> According to Lamasan, the film was about a lover wishing for a second chance.<ref name="MB">{{cite news | url=http://www.mb.com.ph/sizzling-love-scenes-in-starting-over-again/ | title=Sizzling love scenes in 'Starting Over Again' | newspaper=[[Manila Bulletin]] | date=February 7, 2014 | accessdate=March 5, 2014 | author=Crispina Martinez - Belen}}</ref> Despite being the head of [[ABS-CBN Corporation|ABS-CBN's creative department]], Lamasan was told to do a film that would fit Pascual to make their reunion worth it since they haven't done any projects for the last decade.<ref name="PST"/> The film also served as a reunion not only with Pascual and Lamasan, but for the lead actor and actress as well. Their first collaboration was 13 years ago in a [[Sprite (drink)|soda commercial]].<ref name="MB"/><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/50147-toni-gonzaga-stars-dream-boy-piolo-pascual-starting-over-again-most-important-movie | title=Toni's new movie with Piolo is 'most important movie of her life' | work=[[Rappler]] | accessdate=February 23, 2014}}</ref> In an article by Crispina Martinez-Belen of the ''[[Manila Bulletin]]'', it was stated that Malou Santos personally chose Gonzaga to portray the lead role.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.mb.com.ph/starting-over-again-not-your-usual-love-story/ | title='Starting Over Again' not your usual love story | newspaper=[[Manila Bulletin]] | date=February 12, 2014 | accessdate=February 23, 2014 | author=Crispina Martinez - Belen}}</ref> |
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==Music== |
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Filipina singer [[Lani Misalucha]] covered the [[Natalie Cole]] song, "[[Starting Over Again (Natalie Cole song)|Starting Over Again]]" as the movie's theme song.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lani Misalucha sings 'Starting Over Again' theme |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/11/14/lani-misalucha-sings-starting-over-again-theme |website=[[ABS-CBN Corporation]] |date=2014-02-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204185810/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/11/14/lani-misalucha-sings-starting-over-again-theme |archive-date=2022-02-04 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==Marketing== |
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The official trailer was released on [[YouTube]] on January 18, 2014, and quickly became popular.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/22/14/starting-over-again-trailer-goes-viral | title='Starting Over Again' trailer goes viral | publisher=[[ABS-CBN News]] | date=January 23, 2014 | accessdate=February 17, 2014}}</ref> |
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==Release== |
==Release== |
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The ''Starting Over Again'' red carpet premiere in the Philippines was attended by its principal cast members at the [[SM Megamall]] on February 10, 2014.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pep.ph/photos/4380/red-carpet-watch-fans-pack-premiere-night-of-starting-over-again | title=RED CARPET WATCH: Fans pack premiere night of Starting Over Again | publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal | date=February 12, 2014 | accessdate=March 5, 2014}}</ref> The film was then commercially screened on February 12, 2014.<ref name="International"/> The film also had a North American premiere held at the [[Fox Theatres|Fox Theatre]] in [[Redwood City, California]], [[United States]] on February 15, 2014.<ref name="PDQ"/><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.philstar.com/cebu-entertainment/2014/02/15/1290635/piolo-toni-grace-us-premiere-starting-over-again | title=Piolo, Toni grace US premiere of 'Starting Over Again' | publisher=[[The Philippine Star]] | work=The Freeman | date=February 15, 2014 | accessdate=March 5, 2014 | author=PR}}</ref> It was later released commercially starting February 21 to 27 in the [[United States]], February 21 to March 6 in [[Canada]], March 6 in [[Australia]] and the [[Middle East]], specifically in [[Dubai]], [[Qatar]] and [[Bahrain]].<ref name="International"/> |
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According to a review by Bubbles Salvador of the ''Philippine Entertainment Portal'' on February 15, 2014, Salvador praised the film for having all elements of a romantic movie. It was well directed by a renowned director, it had great chemistry between the lead actors, and there were funny scenes that will surely provide a few laughs. Salvador also added, "But it seems that’s all there is to it as the film clearly chose to stick to the tried and tested formula, leaving viewers with nothing new. That is, aside from the fact that the movie veers from the typical love story timeline (boy meets girl, they get together, girl leaves boy, they get back together), plus there's also an attempt to put a twist to the ending."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/13414/movie-review-starting-over-again-makes-an-effort-to-steer-clear-of-the-usual-romantic-movie-equation | title=MOVIE REVIEW: Starting Over Again makes an effort to steer clear of the usual romantic movie equation | publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal | date=February 15, 2014 | accessdate=March 5, 2014 | author=Bubbles Salvador}}</ref> Salvador's reviews were also similar to Rito P. Asilo's review in the ''[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]''. Asilo wrote, "The film’s romantic three-way premise is by no means original, but Lamasan makes it work because she has no trouble making its fusion of potent drama and self-deprecating comedy (a running gag about the Virgin Mary is particularly hilarious) settle into a coherent and "relatable" story that doesn't undermine viewers' intelligence and sense of morality."<ref>{{cite news | url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/134974/unfinished-love-story-in-search-of-a-happy-ending | title=Unfinished love story in search of a happy ending | newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] | date=February 15, 2014 | accessdate=March 5, 2014 | author=Rito P. Asilo}}</ref> Aya Tantiangco's review on ''[[Spot.PH]]'' noted the film's similarity with ''[[One More Chance (2007 film)|One More Chance]]'' in terms of story and character. Tantiangco awarded the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and said that it is a "funny" and well-written romantic-comedy flick. However, she criticizes Gonzaga's character as "shallow," but noted Pascual's character as "mature" and "outstanding."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.spot.ph/entertainment/55626/movie-review-starting-over-again | title=MOVIE REVIEW: Starting Over Again | publisher=[[Spot.PH]] | date=February 13, 2014 | accessdate=March 5, 2014 | author=Aya Tantiangco}}</ref> |
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[[Rotten Tomatoes]] gives the film a score of 75% based on 41 reviews, with a [[Weighted mean|rating average]] of 4/5 indicating mostly positive scores.<ref name=Rotten>{{cite web|title=Starting Over Again (2014)|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/starting_over_again/|publisher=Rotten Tomatoes|accessdate=23 February 2014}}</ref> |
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''[[Rappler]]'''s Zig Marasigan praised how the pacing of the movie went, making the audience realize that a perfect love story can also have flaws. He also called the story "realistic, satisfying, and brave". However, he criticizes the film's tone and said that it is questionable inserting comedy in a dramatic and painful scene.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/50555-starting-over-again-movie-review-valentines | title='Starting Over Again' Review: A different kind of Valentine's | work=[[Rappler]] | date=February 14, 2014 | accessdate=March 5, 2014 | author=Zig Marasigan}}</ref> Florence Hibionada of ''The Daily Guardian'' said that the scenes are "memorable" and worth it. She also noted the film's unpredictability and sense of direction.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://thedailyguardian.net/index.php/iloilo-opinion/38672-starting-over-again-my-review | title='Starting Over Again': My Review | publisher=The Daily Guardian | date=February 19, 2014 | accessdate=March 5, 2014 | author=Florence Hibionada}}</ref> Rianne Hill Soriano of ''[[Yahoo! Voices]]'' expressed dismay at most scenes that she described as "annoying." She criticizes the pre-climax scenes as "lame" and the hospital scene for the character's closure as "disappointing."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://voices.yahoo.com/starting-over-again-movie-review-emotional-exploits-12540969.html?cat=40 | title='Starting Over Again' Movie Review: Emotional Exploits | publisher=[[Yahoo! Voices]] | date=February 16, 2014 | accessdate=March 5, 2014 | author=Rianne Hill Soriano}}</ref> Philbert Ortiz-Dy of ''[[ClickTheCity.com]]'' awarded the film 2 stars out of 5, stating that the supposedly mature film turned to a completely novice-made one. He also stressed that it "failed to take its own advice," wherein the film ended up the old way.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.clickthecity.com/movies/a/21459 | title=Caustic Magic | publisher=[[ClickTheCity.com]] | date=February 13, 2014 | accessdate=March 5, 2014 | author=Philbert Ortiz-Dy}}</ref> |
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Bubbles Salvador of ''Philippine Entertainment Portal'' praised the great chemistry the actors have and the funny dialogues delivered by the supporting characters. <ref>{{cite web|last=Salvador|first=Bubbles|title=MOVIE REVIEW: Starting Over Again makes an effort to steer clear of the usual romantic movie equation|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/13414/movie-review-starting-over-again-makes-an-effort-to-steer-clear-of-the-usual-romantic-movie-equation|publisher=PEP.ph|accessdate=23 February 2014}}</ref>Rito P. Asilo of [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] also noted that even though there is nothing new regarding the premise of the film, she praised how the director makes it "relatable".<ref>{{cite news|last=Asilo|first=Rito|title=Unfinished love story in search of a happy ending|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/134974/unfinished-love-story-in-search-of-a-happy-ending|accessdate=23 February 2014|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=15 February 2014}}</ref>She also added that Lamasan has continue to give moviegoers well-portrayed characters. Aya Tantiangco of ''Spot.ph'' noted the film's similarity with [[One More Chance]] in terms of story and character.<ref name=SPOT>{{cite web|last=Tantiangco|first=`Aya|title=MOVIE REVIEW: Starting Over Again|url=http://www.spot.ph/entertainment/55626/movie-review-starting-over-again|publisher=SPOT.ph|accessdate=23 February 2014}}</ref> Tantiangco awarded the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and said that it is "funny" and well-written romantic-comedy flick.<ref name=SPOT /> However, she criticizes Gonzaga's character as "shallow", but notified Pascual's character as "mature" and "outstanding".<ref name=SPOT />Zig Marasigan of ''Rappler'' praised how the pacing of the movie goes, that makes the audience realize that a perfect love story can also have flaws.<ref name=Rappler>{{cite web|last=Marasigan|first=Zig|title=‘Starting Over Again’ Review: A different kind of Valentine’s|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/50555-starting-over-again-movie-review-valentines|publisher=Rappler|accessdate=23 February 2014}}</ref>He also called the story "realistic", "satisfying" and "brave".<ref name=Rappler /> However, he criticizes the film's tone and said that it is questionnable inserting a comedy in a dramatic and painful scene.<ref name=Rappler />Florence Hibionada of ''TheDailyGuardian'' said that the scenes are "memorable" and worth it.<ref name=TDG>{{cite web|last=Hibionada|first=Florence|title=‘Starting Over Again’: My Review|url=http://thedailyguardian.net/index.php/iloilo-opinion/38672-starting-over-again-my-review|publisher=The Daily Guardian|accessdate=23 February 2014}}</ref> She also noted the film's unpredictability and sense of direction.<ref name=TDG /> |
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===Box office=== |
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Rianne Hill Soriano of [[Yahoo!]] expressed dismay on most scenes that she described as "annoying".<ref name=Yahoo>{{cite web|last=Soriano|first=Rianne Hill|title='Starting Over Again' Movie Review: Emotional Exploits|url=http://voices.yahoo.com/starting-over-again-movie-review-emotional-exploits-12540969.html?cat=40|publisher=Yahoo!|accessdate=23 February 2014}}</ref>She criticizes the pre-climax scenes as "lame" and the hospital scene for the character's closure as "disappointing".<ref name=Yahoo />Philbert Ortiz-Dy awarded the film 2 stars out of 5 and states that the supposedly mature film turned to a completely novicely-made one.<ref name=CTC>{{cite web|last=Dy|first=Philbert|title=Movie Review for Starting Over Again: Caustic Magic|url=http://www.clickthecity.com/movies/a/21459|publisher=ClickTheCity|accessdate=23 February 2014}}</ref> He also stressed that it "failed to take its own advice", wherein the film ended up the old way.<ref name=CTC /> |
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The film earned 25 million [[philippine peso|pesos]] on its opening day.<ref name="Opening"/> After four days, the film earned 150 million pesos after being shown in over 270 cinemas nationwide.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/16/14/starting-over-again-earns-p150m-4-days | title='Starting Over Again' earns P150M in 4 days | publisher=[[ABS-CBN News]] | date=February 16, 2014 | accessdate=March 5, 2014}}</ref> It earned another 50 million pesos on its fifth day, earning a total gross of 200 million pesos.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/movies/starting-over-again/latest-news/starting-over-again-breaches-p200m-mark-in-5-days | title='Starting Over Again' breaches P200M-mark in 5 days! | publisher=[[Star Cinema]] | date=February 17, 2014 | accessdate=March 5, 2014}}</ref> On March 3, 2014, eighteen days after its theatrical release, the film earned a total domestic gross of 360 million pesos.<ref name="18 days">{{cite web | url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/03/03/14/starting-over-again-earns-p360m-18-days | title='Starting Over Again' earns P360M in 18 days | publisher=[[ABS-CBN News]] | date=March 3, 2014 | accessdate=March 5, 2014}}</ref> According to [[Box Office Mojo|Box Office Mojo International]], the film was consistently number one in the box office since February 19 to 23.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.philstar.com/psn-showbiz/2014/03/05/1297284/pinoy-celebrities-gaya-gaya-puto-maya-sa-selfie-ni-ellen-degeneres | title=Pinoy celebrities gaya-gaya puto-maya sa selfie ni Ellen Degeneres | publisher=[[The Philippine Star]] | work=[[Pilipino Star Ngayon]] | date=March 5, 2014 | accessdate=March 5, 2014 | language=Filipino}}</ref> On March 15, 2014, after a month since it was released, the film had already earned 410 million pesos.<ref name="410 million">{{cite AV media | url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/03/15/14/starting-over-again-breaks-records-passes-p400m-mark | title=Starting Over Again' breaks records, passes P400M mark | publisher=[[ABS-CBN News]] | date=March 15, 2014 | accessdate=March 15, 2014}}</ref> |
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As of April 1, 2014, the film has already earned US$ 1,741,838 or PHP 78.38 million pesos in the United States after being screened in 52 cinemas and theaters, according to [[Los Angeles]]-based [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] news site, ''moviecitynews.com''.<ref name="Peoples">{{cite web | url=http://moviecitynews.com/2014/03/the-weekend-report-84/ | title=The Weekend Report| publisher=Movie City News | date=March 23, 2014 | accessdate=April 1, 2014 | author=Leonard Klady}}</ref> |
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As of February 16, 2014 the film had a total gross of PHP 189,000,918<ref>{{cite web|title=Philippines Box Office February 12–16, 2014|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/philippines/?yr=2014&wk=7¤cy=local&p=.htm|publisher=Box Offfice Mojo|accessdate=23 February 2014}}</ref>according to [[Box Office Mojo]], or an estimate of PHP 200 Million as per Mico del Rosario, Marketing head of [[ABS-CBN]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Bonoan|first=Reggie|title=Piolo, Toni aagawin ang titulong Box-office King & Queen kina Lloydie at Sarah|url=http://bandera.inquirer.net/55050/piolo-toni-aagawin-ang-titulong-box-office-king-queen-kina-lloydie-at-sarah|publisher=Bandera|accessdate=23 February 2014}}</ref> According to a report by ABS-CBN News, the film had the "highest first-day gross" among Filipino films on a regular show date wherein it garnered PHP 25 Million in the box office.<ref name=PEP1>{{cite web|title=Piolo Pascual-Toni Gonzaga starrer, Starting Over Again, grosses P25 million on opening day|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/13405/piolo-pascual-toni-gonzaga-starrer-starting-over-again-grosses-p25-million-on-opening-day|publisher=PEP.ph|accessdate=23 February 2014}}</ref><ref name=ABS-CBN>{{cite web|title=Piolo-Toni film earns P25M on opening day|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/13/14/piolo-toni-film-earns-p20m-opening-day|publisher=ABS-CBN News|accessdate=23 February 2014}}</ref>The film then grossed a total of PHP 150 Million in just four days, and another PHP 50 Million on its first Sunday. <ref>{{cite web|title=http://philnews.ph/2014/02/17/starting-over-again-earns-p150-million-in-four-days/|url=http://philnews.ph/2014/02/17/starting-over-again-earns-p150-million-in-four-days/|publisher=Philippine News|accessdate=23 February 2014}}</ref>According to ABS-CBN News, the film grossed a total of PHP 300 Million two-weeks since its' release.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vice Ganda holds block screening of 'Starting Over Again'|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/24/14/vice-ganda-holds-block-screening-starting-over-again|publisher=ABS-CBN News|accessdate=25 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Umbao|first=Ed|title=Starting Over Again Earns P300-Million Box Office Income in 12 Days -|url=http://philnews.ph/2014/02/23/starting-over-again-earns-p300-million-box-office-income-12-days/|publisher=Philippine News|accessdate=25 February 2014}}</ref><ref name=PST2 /> |
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Directed by | Olivia M. Lamasan |
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Cinematography | Hermann Claravall |
Edited by | Marya Ignacio |
Music by | Cesar Francis S. Concio |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
Language | Filipino |
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Starting Over Again is a Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Olivia M. Lamasan, starring Piolo Pascual, Toni Gonzaga and Iza Calzado. It was produced and distributed by Star Cinema as part of its 20th anniversary.[2] It officially premiered in the Philippines on February 12, 2014.[3]
The film was an instant box-office success earning 25 million pesos on its opening day.[2] On March 15, 2014, a month after its theatrical release, the film earned a total domestic gross of 410 million pesos.
The story revolves on two former lovers who meet again four years later through a project, and the plot goes over flashbacks - an email, a backstory, and the self esteem of moving on, letting go, and redemption - a narrative used in most Olivia Lamasan films.
Cast
[edit]Main cast
[edit]- Piolo Pascual as Marco Antonio Villanueva III
- Toni Gonzaga as Genina "Ginny" Gonzales
- Iza Calzado as Patricia "Patty" de Guia
Supporting cast
[edit]- Joross Gamboa as Ali[4]
- Edgar Allan Guzman as Babas
- Cai Cortez as Beb[5]
- Beauty Gonzalez as Wella[5]
- Bryan Santos as Migo Maniego[4]
- Lito Pimentel as Tatay Ben
- Yayo Aguila as Ginny's mother
- Liza Lorena as Marco's grandmother
- Jonah Zapata-Tan as Taong Grasa
Cameos
[edit]- Vhong Navarro as Chef
- Luis Manzano as Professor
- Sam Milby as Engr. Raffy Ariza
- Paul Soriano as Engr. Martin Cojuangco
Production
[edit]Development began eight months prior the release date with a working title of "Unlove You."[6][7] The film was written by Carmi Raymundo who was behind some of Star Cinema films like It Takes a Man and a Woman released in 2013, and Bride for Rent released in January 2014.[8] According to Raymundo, her vision of the film was to stray away from traditional Filipino love stories (which are already too mainstream in the Philippine market) so the film was created with an aim to tell a love story with a twist.[5] The film was directed and produced by Olivia Lamasan, the woman behind successful films such as Madrasta (1996), Minsan, Minahal Kita (2000), Milan (2004), In My Life (2009), In the Name of Love (2011) and The Mistress (2012).[9] According to Lamasan, the film was about a lover wishing for a second chance.[10] Despite being the head of ABS-CBN's creative department, Lamasan was told to do a film that would fit Pascual to make their reunion worth it since they haven't done any projects for the last decade.[9] The film also served as a reunion not only with Pascual and Lamasan, but for the lead actor and actress as well. Their first collaboration was 13 years ago in a soda commercial.[10][11] In an article by Crispina Martinez-Belen of the Manila Bulletin, it was stated that Malou Santos personally chose Gonzaga to portray the lead role.[12]
Music
[edit]Filipina singer Lani Misalucha covered the Natalie Cole song, "Starting Over Again" as the movie's theme song.[13]
Marketing
[edit]The official trailer was released on YouTube on January 18, 2014, and quickly became popular.[14]
Release
[edit]The Starting Over Again red carpet premiere in the Philippines was attended by its principal cast members at the SM Megamall on February 10, 2014.[15] The film was then commercially screened on February 12, 2014.[3] The film also had a North American premiere held at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City, California, United States on February 15, 2014.[8][16] It was later released commercially starting February 21 to 27 in the United States, February 21 to March 6 in Canada, March 6 in Australia and the Middle East, specifically in Dubai, Qatar and Bahrain.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]According to a review by Bubbles Salvador of the Philippine Entertainment Portal on February 15, 2014, Salvador praised the film for having all elements of a romantic movie. It was well directed by a renowned director, it had great chemistry between the lead actors, and there were funny scenes that will surely provide a few laughs. Salvador also added, "But it seems that’s all there is to it as the film clearly chose to stick to the tried and tested formula, leaving viewers with nothing new. That is, aside from the fact that the movie veers from the typical love story timeline (boy meets girl, they get together, girl leaves boy, they get back together), plus there's also an attempt to put a twist to the ending."[17] Salvador's reviews were also similar to Rito P. Asilo's review in the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Asilo wrote, "The film’s romantic three-way premise is by no means original, but Lamasan makes it work because she has no trouble making its fusion of potent drama and self-deprecating comedy (a running gag about the Virgin Mary is particularly hilarious) settle into a coherent and "relatable" story that doesn't undermine viewers' intelligence and sense of morality."[18] Aya Tantiangco's review on Spot.PH noted the film's similarity with One More Chance in terms of story and character. Tantiangco awarded the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and said that it is a "funny" and well-written romantic-comedy flick. However, she criticizes Gonzaga's character as "shallow," but noted Pascual's character as "mature" and "outstanding."[19]
Rappler's Zig Marasigan praised how the pacing of the movie went, making the audience realize that a perfect love story can also have flaws. He also called the story "realistic, satisfying, and brave". However, he criticizes the film's tone and said that it is questionable inserting comedy in a dramatic and painful scene.[20] Florence Hibionada of The Daily Guardian said that the scenes are "memorable" and worth it. She also noted the film's unpredictability and sense of direction.[21] Rianne Hill Soriano of Yahoo! Voices expressed dismay at most scenes that she described as "annoying." She criticizes the pre-climax scenes as "lame" and the hospital scene for the character's closure as "disappointing."[22] Philbert Ortiz-Dy of ClickTheCity.com awarded the film 2 stars out of 5, stating that the supposedly mature film turned to a completely novice-made one. He also stressed that it "failed to take its own advice," wherein the film ended up the old way.[23]
Box office
[edit]The film earned 25 million pesos on its opening day.[2] After four days, the film earned 150 million pesos after being shown in over 270 cinemas nationwide.[24] It earned another 50 million pesos on its fifth day, earning a total gross of 200 million pesos.[25] On March 3, 2014, eighteen days after its theatrical release, the film earned a total domestic gross of 360 million pesos.[26] According to Box Office Mojo International, the film was consistently number one in the box office since February 19 to 23.[27] On March 15, 2014, after a month since it was released, the film had already earned 410 million pesos.[28]
As of April 1, 2014, the film has already earned US$ 1,741,838 or PHP 78.38 million pesos in the United States after being screened in 52 cinemas and theaters, according to Los Angeles-based Hollywood news site, moviecitynews.com.[29]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Remarkable, blockbuster flicks of Toni Gonzaga that hailed her the RomCom Queen!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Piolo-Toni film earns P25M on opening day". ABS-CBN News. February 13, 2014. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
- ^ a b c "'Starting Over Again' shouts 'Hello, Philippines! Hello, World!'". Star Cinema. February 18, 2014. Archived from the original on March 4, 2014. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ a b "BATTLE OF FEBRUARY 2014 MOVIES: Starting Over Again and Basement". Philippine Entertainment Portal. February 6, 2014. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
- ^ a b c Red, Isah. "Piolo and Toni 'Starting Over Again'". Manila Standard Today. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
- ^ "Piolo Pascual-Toni Gonzaga starrer, Starting Over Again, grosses P25 million on opening day". Philippine Entertainment Portal. February 23, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
- ^ Eunice Blanco (November 12, 2013). "Piolo Pascual 'happy' about KC's dating life". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ a b "Piolo Pascual, Toni Gonzaga to grace US premiere of 'Starting Over Again'". Inquirer US Bureau. Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 15, 2014. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ a b Nathalie Tomada (February 4, 2014). "Piolo starting all over again: Piolo Pascual admits feeling the pressure while doing his latest Star Cinema starrer". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ a b Crispina Martinez - Belen (February 7, 2014). "Sizzling love scenes in 'Starting Over Again'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ "Toni's new movie with Piolo is 'most important movie of her life'". Rappler. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
- ^ Crispina Martinez - Belen (February 12, 2014). "'Starting Over Again' not your usual love story". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
- ^ "Lani Misalucha sings 'Starting Over Again' theme". ABS-CBN Corporation. February 11, 2014. Archived from the original on February 4, 2022.
- ^ "'Starting Over Again' trailer goes viral". ABS-CBN News. January 23, 2014. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
- ^ "RED CARPET WATCH: Fans pack premiere night of Starting Over Again". Philippine Entertainment Portal. February 12, 2014. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ PR (February 15, 2014). "Piolo, Toni grace US premiere of 'Starting Over Again'". The Freeman. The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ Bubbles Salvador (February 15, 2014). "MOVIE REVIEW: Starting Over Again makes an effort to steer clear of the usual romantic movie equation". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ Rito P. Asilo (February 15, 2014). "Unfinished love story in search of a happy ending". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ Aya Tantiangco (February 13, 2014). "MOVIE REVIEW: Starting Over Again". Spot.PH. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ Zig Marasigan (February 14, 2014). "'Starting Over Again' Review: A different kind of Valentine's". Rappler. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ Florence Hibionada (February 19, 2014). "'Starting Over Again': My Review". The Daily Guardian. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ Rianne Hill Soriano (February 16, 2014). "'Starting Over Again' Movie Review: Emotional Exploits". Yahoo! Voices. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ Philbert Ortiz-Dy (February 13, 2014). "Caustic Magic". ClickTheCity.com. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ "'Starting Over Again' earns P150M in 4 days". ABS-CBN News. February 16, 2014. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ "'Starting Over Again' breaches P200M-mark in 5 days!". Star Cinema. February 17, 2014. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ "'Starting Over Again' earns P360M in 18 days". ABS-CBN News. March 3, 2014. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ "Pinoy celebrities gaya-gaya puto-maya sa selfie ni Ellen Degeneres". Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). The Philippine Star. March 5, 2014. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ Starting Over Again' breaks records, passes P400M mark. ABS-CBN News. March 15, 2014. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
- ^ Leonard Klady (March 23, 2014). "The Weekend Report". Movie City News. Retrieved April 1, 2014.