Hello, Stranger: The Movie

Movie is both light-hearted and serious in terms of falling in love and coming into terms with your true self. it offers a refreshing break from most gay themed movies that are too depressing to watch but it's also not too cheesy that you still get out of it having learned something or has related to some of the struggles the two main characters faced. It is a romcom movie for everyone not just for the LGBTQIA+.

It picks up from Hello Stranger the series the light hearted BL series shot via zoom. The movie is the continuation of #XavMi story. The movie can stand alone but i would recommend you watch the series.. For Filipino audience they will still get the Literary vibes from the series as the movie pay tribute to great Authors from the Philippines, social awakening from literary works, POP culture and reference to alot of famous Filo movies. I think International audience will just get the Romance vibe of the story but let me warn you this is not your typical BL movies or series where in you expect them to flirt all day long so I'm just saying that you should not expect them to be lovey dovey like the usual Boys Love set up. The actors poured their hearts out to this craft that is why is emotionally captivating/draining but at the same there's a humor in every scene specially the wardrobes.. Soundtrack is good, the musical scoring is phenomenal.. The Director did a great job even though they changed the Director from the series to the movies.. I promise that the ending is perfect, you will be rewarded. Its worth your time.

From the comedy, drama, friendship and love, the movie was beautifully made and well delivered. Even the cringe-worthy scenes complemented the film! There's a feeling of genuineness on the approach and delivery of the whole movie such that no scene was made just to please what the people and the fans obviously wanted instead, was poignantly and genuinely given to the audience. Bravo to the director, actors and to the rest of the team! Hoping for a sequel to the film or a season 2 of the series. I'm sure it will also be worth every penny! xxx

This movie really stayed with me even after almost two months since its release. It made me want to experience how to fall in love. Hoping for season 2.

This movie is both a romantic comedy and coming-of-age film. Petersen Vargas and Dwein Baltazar team up to spark a rollercoaster of emotions. It picks up where the series left off, and the story unravels as the movie progresses.

If I'm being frank and nitpicky, the movie is not the most innovative in its plot, but it compensates in the way all the characters carry the storyline. There are lots of funny, lighthearted moments as well as scenes that will break your heart. Both Tony and JC convey love outside the heteronormative bubble with such reverence and authenticity (although I personally wish there was more fluff and less drama).

I highly recommend watching the series beforehand as it really helps establish the characters. Where it lacks in plot, it sure makes up in character development. Makakilig at magiiyak kayo for sure! Kaya panoorin niyo na!