#Jowable

The pacing of the movie was terrible. The characters were terribly annoying, unlikeable and unerelatable. The scenes were extremely drawn out, the comedy predictable and unfunny.

The sound editing was grating and badly mixed; The experience of having to listen to the constant bickering between the characters was akin to sitting out a storm under a rusted tin roof while razor blades rained down.

For a romcom movie, the constant and thoughtless use of jump cuts and voice overs make youtube videos look more than professional.

I have never seen a more terrible movie with a simple premise and message told in the worst way possible.

It was a battle not to leave the cinema outright.

Zero laughs from our group of 7.

Considering it's budget.

#JOWABLE's production is given an entry level budget considering the Philippines' film making standards for this masterpiece is writer and director Darryl Yap's debut. With the budget and it's blockbuster gross that surpassed the 100 million peso mark is one of the inevitable signs that this movie is not just a hit, but a great one.



The cinematography and editing

Through the lens of Director of Photography, Rain Yamson the story received a visual therapy that will give you the right feels of the film. After days of shooting, it's time for Editor, Vincent Asis to take this art piece come to life one step closer with his years of editing experience. So much more to tell about it such as musical scoring and other elements that made it entirely perfect. As a wrap, DOP Rain Yamson and Editor Vincent Asis together with Director Darryl Yap's blessing, undeniably did one great job.



The backbone of the film.

The story that originated from a viral short film on social media, from your mobile screen to the silver screen.

For sure, Viva Films undoubtedly trusted Darryl Yap up until now that his vision came to life. Years of hard work and dedication to the arts made this dream came to it's truthfulness.

The very thing that sets this film apart is the writer and director's bold, rare, truthful and brave approach and determination to tell untold stories the way they are supposed to be told-no sugar coating, no eye candies and one of my personal favorite, an ending that doesn't required to be twisted just to be a happy.

Instead it was given a treatment that will leave you contemplating your life right after the moment you left the cinema's chair.

#JOWABLE The Movie's backbone,

Darryl Yap, one of the greatest minds in the Philippine Film Industry today.

I probably have not seen any movie that I can relate to at full extent. The movie showcasing the struggles of those who aren't "not-so-jowable", the defense mechanism whenever people start questioning you and the questions you have for yourself were there and I honestly appreciate every seconds of it including the message and the consequence if you are going to push and force your luck that much. However I don't like the movie's humor that much and I don't like Kim Molina's character that much -most of the time it's cringey.

For a Filipino movie this one is not predictable and I would say it's okay-ish. You just gotta have to lower your expectation if you're going to watch it.

By the beginning of the third act, it's no secret what the story of #Jowable is trying to convey. Some may not gravitate towards its heart-on-its-sleeve approach, but I was personally carried by its sincerity.

The writing is very play-like, with scenes populated by jokey dialogue, and lively interactions. The story itself may lack development and depth for a couple of characters, but as a whole, its very confident in what it wants to say.

I highly recommend this for youth, especially teens. It contains important themes for a culture as love-obsessed as the Philippines'. Apart from references, I'd say even families could watch this and connect on the message afterwards.

This movie started funny charming and generally enjoyable but somewhere along the way it lost its footing. It was like a completely different movie give it a go