The film had potential to take several interesting directions but missed the mark. It could have explored the story of a woman navigating the ruthless world of content creation, delving into the ethical dilemmas and intense competition in that field. Or it could have leaned into a romantic drama, where the lead faces betrayal, channels her pain into personal growth, and emerges stronger. Instead, the film tries to juggle too many ideas and ends up feeling unfocused, with none of the initial concepts delivering a satisfying payoff.
The male characters are uniformly unlikable, while the lead woman is constantly victimized and her trust repeatedly abused. A pity, because Julie and Rayver clearly had chemistry. Both can also act. It's a frustrating waste of a talented cast, including veteran actresses Yayo Aguila and Candy Pangilinan, who deserved better material rather than the trite lines they uttered.
If the filmmakers wanted to tackle a contemporary topic with social relevance, they could take notes from No More Bets, which effectively addresses online gambling and its impact. This film, however, fails to decide what it wants to be. It teases a social media-driven plotline that could have examined issues like revenge and the ethics of posting explicit content, but it squanders the opportunity entirely.
As a woman, I want to see female characters who stand up for themselves and walk away from toxic relationships-permanently. If a man mistreats someone once, chances are he'll do it again. Deception, lying, and stalking is no way to start a good relationship. This repeated portrayal of women as forgiving and willing to overlook red flags for a chance at love is outdated and needs to stop. The film ought to have ended with her walking away, and not that wishy washy drivel.
