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I really wanted to like this film and had high hopes as it was recommended by a friend.

Production, acting and cinematography was "Class A" but the writing, script and overall plot could have been more polished. I love how ambitious and different the premise was from the usual fare of Filipino cinema, but the film in many ways still fell into a cadence of plot devices typical of mainstream Filipino telenovelas and dramas- which disappointed me and had me itching to leave the theater towards the end.

Overall, while I appreciate how timely, witty and fun the overall experience was, I do not appreciate adding story elements for sheer shock value. It just felt like lazy writing to me. I have much hope though, for these two veteran actresses and the Filipino audience as a whole- if more stories that defied expectations were made, I would be a very happy critic.

Story line was there, but the script looked rushed and unpolished. Is it really why the genre of this film is comedy because honestly i cant help but laugh at the ending.

I cant help but to feel sorry for the film because the scripwitting was too shallow too far from the expectation of having a Dolly de Leon in the cast which at first will make you think that this film would be as "Cannes Film Festival" caliber. Yeah, the production design was there, however the Miranda Prestley vibe that Peterssen Vargas want to acheive for Dolly fell short.

The only thing I guess I liked is the musical scoring which paid homage to classic Pinoy divas: Leah Navarro and Kuh Ledesma which added a bit of a depth in the attempt to level up the musicality.

Expectations... meh. Nice try though.

A Very Good Girl has some good messages to share. The movie doesn't know what it wants to be though. It's like, confused or something.

The acting is top-notch. Dolly de Leon is just perfect, which isn't really surprising. I hope to see more of her. Honestly I was doubting Kathryn Bernardo at first but it's very interesting to see a new side of her, and she played it very well.

The story is a hit and miss for me. It has some good moments, particularly Dolly and Kathryn's scenes. The climax was really great with a really shocking twist until the ending, which I didn't like very much. I dunno. I still recommend this film.

At first, when i was watching it feels like that has a vibes of ten little mistresses. WHICH same genre or inspired in "Knives Out". The narrating is quite okay, no bias the story should need to polished. I mean ending is just karma. I give it a 6.0%/10%, 7.9% in acting, 6.0% in music, 7.9% in producing. ITS VERY ENTERTAINMENT FOR ME. Revenge drama like this is like "Ten Little Mistresses".

We have to realize that not all people are trusted so easiy. The motive of the main character is quite obvious that because people deceive you, and money deceive you as well. Overall my advice is the writing should be polished. This movie have another storytelling as well "Nanahimik ang Gabi".

This movie was painful to watch. It attempted to be a dark revenge movie but missed the mark by a mile. It tried to shock the audience through gratuitous cursing and sexual scandals that came off cringy. The story line was very predictable and main character was hard to root for. The flash backs were abrupt and the more the past was revealed, the more the present action did not make sense. As the main character got close to her goal, she then turns around and does something that doesn't make sense. Bad story telling, bad resolution, bad movie. I watched hoping for quality but instead got trash. It was as mediocre as the actress's cosmetic surgeries.

No pun intended - and also no Shaft in this one. Though someone who seeks revenge and retribution for something that happened in the past. The evil character is almost a caricature - though her actions feel even worse at times (like staying alone in a room with someone who clearly hates you) ... and then there is the convenient ending ... but let's leave that aside (full circle it is supposed to be - but not as clever as it thinks it is ... is what Yoda would say).

All that said, if you like crime thrillers you might be satisfied .. maybe you even get surprised by a few things (whether that is positive or negative ... will be up to you) ... so just suspend your disbelief and dive into it ... don't mind the overacting either of course.

This film was heavily marketed and embellished by the media before its actual release. They hyped it up as a film that will shake things up and blow our minds. I was excited. I wanted this to be good, but it fell flat.

The film's story truly reminds us why we have terms like "suspension of disbelief". The plot is full of holes, the dialogue is corny, and the overarching narrative is incoherent and lacking in realism. The production value also fluctuates in certain scenes.

The main actress' quality of acting also suffers because of her delivery of english dialogues. Her english accent here does not do her talent justice because it was entirely void of all of the nuances and emotions that she usually nailed in the native tongue. Here, she sounded more like a high-schooler reciting lines in class instead of a decorated actress projecting a character.

The majority of the film's duration, I felt as though I was watching one of those low-effort youtube movies where they gather a bunch of influencers together and make them do skits. If you're wondering what I mean by that, look up Dhar Mann films on youtube. Play one video, and you will be shocked by the similar dialogue delivery and pretentious plot.

I think it would have benefitted the movie had it not taken itself seriously. The story, while trying to frame itself as different, but unfortunately fell back on the same old terrible tropes found in Filipino cinema and television.

I don't regularly watch chich flicks or even Tagalog films, so for me this was a fun change of pace. Which also means this movie is pretty good and well done. The editing is very modern for today's generation which has short attention spans. The acting by the 2 lead women is fantastic and most of the women characters are well developed. I won't say the film is anti-male, but they purposely made the few male characters into bad generic roles. Despite the long running time, the movie is fast paced and has a deep story that is both fun to watch and keeps you interested in the back story. You really get to know all the characters hearts and by the end you really want Philo to committ the ultimate sin before the the ultimate karma comes for Mother. This is a good movie, not your typical Filipino romance drama you see all the time.

The acting was wooden, particularly the portrayal of the protagonist, which often leaned toward overacting. While many fans seem eager to defend it by labeling the movie as "campy," it's essential to note that a film can still maintain a level of tastefulness even with a campy vibe. Unfortunately, in this case, the balance wasn't quite achieved.

The plot twist and revelation at the end were disappointingly executed. It felt as if the filmmakers were trying to inject a shocking element into the story, but the result was more of a jarring disconnect. For a plot twist to be effective, it needs to seamlessly integrate with the existing narrative, offering a fresh perspective rather than feeling forced.

The acting was of course evidently superb. No doubt about it. The plot of the story was so expected, it was a no brainer. They cussed so awkwardly and just trying to insert it in every scene which resulted to look like a "trying hard" moment. There are just scenes that are soooo frkn cringy. Too much hype of a movie that it was really such a pity that the storyline doesn't even equal the amount of range of how great the actors were.

Just if you are so curious, then go ahead watch the movie. And if you cringed, then just don't forget that I said, "I told you so".

The acting was of course evidently superb. No doubt about it. The plot of the story was so expected, it was a no brainer. They cussed so awkwardly and just trying to insert it in every scene which resulted to look like a "trying hard" moment. There are just scenes that are soooo frkn cringy. Too much hype of a movie that it was really such a pity that the storyline doesn't even equal the amount of range of how great the actors were.

Just if you are so curious, then go ahead watch the movie. And if you cringed, then just don't forget that I said, "I told you so".

The movie is so cringy. Plot twist-non sense. Not worth the hype. Not worth to watch. I really believe it was a box office movie, honestly. Character's acting is also very cringy. I only watch it from Netflix and i felt sorry for those people who watched and paid for the cinemas. The movie , a very good girl, was also boring and at the middle of it you might want to fast forward some scenes that are non sense and not worth watching. Acting wise, I don't know, maybe they are good but it just seems like just weird.

I am telling you, you will be disappointed watching this movie, and might even wonder, really a box office movie?

The movie was good. I would recommend it to people who are looking for something to watch because you can't just not like it in general. I commend the script of this movie as it has brilliant and quotable lines. This made me question and weigh my morals, to judge whether what the characters' decision was good or bad.

There are just rooms for improvement in Kathryn Bernardo's (Philo/Mercy) acting. Great visuals, facial and body expressions but her delivery of lines kind of fell flat. Especially in parts where she's supposedly acting tough but it's just a little lacking, she's not used to this genre and it shows. Dolly De Leon's (Molly) and Chie Filomeno's ( Zab) acting fit their characters like a glove.

I would also like to call out lines that children typically says in generic Filipino films, no Filipino kid blurts out straight Filipino when talking so it's time for writers to be more innovative yet not try too hard to portray a 'gen Z' trait.

The film also felt long. The duration was 2 hours but it felt longer. A lot of questions were left in my head as the movie ended as well such as what exactly was Molly's money laundering scheme? How bad really was it?

The ending was great though, the music fits so well.

Overall, it is a movie that will be a hit for the Filipino mass.

They hyped this movie so much, you expected you'll see a good movie. Or at least an entertaining one. I wasn't entertained. Incredulity was the state of my mind while watching this. Too many inconsistencies. One user said it's contrived. I agree.

Actors needed some direction - some of them tended to over act. Though Dolly & Kathryn are OK. Was surprised Kathryn can act - from the love team Kathniel, I thought she'll give a lukewarm or a wimpy performance.

I will not pay 400 pesos to watch this in a moviehouse. I would like to support our movie industry but movies like this make me think twice.

And "Dito Ba?" at the end...???

Absolute trash!. Beyond trash even. Waste of talented actors and purposeless plot. Full of hatred. Pointless. Why??? I would be disappointed in my country for putting out this nonsense. Also what's with the repeated cursing? Is this supposed to feel more American now or something? Can't you write a better script than just have multiple uses of the same curse word over again. Come on just make good Filipino movies. Don't try to copy some other stuff out there. Don't waste 2 hours of your life. I am warning you. The titi at the beginning of this movie was a red flag right of the bat. I should have known something as stupid as that could only be bull**** as the old lady in this movie would say.

I know that the writers wanted to tell a good story on this one, although a revenge plot is nothing new depends on how it was executed and how the story unfolds, however A Very Good Girl failed to achieve that storytelling for Mercy, co'z I felt nothing as it reaches the end of the film.

The story felt rushed, maybe the script writing was constrained on how to squeeze a series-long revenge story in a 2-hour movie. Mercy's character development is one thing, then the revenge scheme is another. I really felt the disconnect between Mercy and Philo, sayang.

I really believe this film had potential, if only it was given more time on the script writing and maybe peer reviews from other writers? Next time hopefully...

In A Very Good Girl, the cinematic brilliance unfolds as the narrative delves into the intricacies of human connections. The characters, portrayed with remarkable depth by the cast, breathe life into a story that seamlessly blends heartwarming moments with poignant reflections. The director demonstrates a mastery of storytelling, creating a film that resonates on both an emotional and intellectual level. With visually striking scenes and a soundtrack that complements the mood perfectly, this movie is a testament to the power of storytelling in cinema. A Very Good Girl is not just a film; it's an immersive experience that lingers in the audience's mind, leaving an indelible mark long after the final scene.

The teasers, the trailer, and most importantly the 2 main actors - this movie got my attention from the very beginning that's why my anticipation and expectation was so high. However, it was so high that the drop was so hard and painful. This movie disappointed me because of how the story went. Up until the last scene, I was just so confused and had a lot of questions. For me, this movie wanted to show everything that it became so messed up. Despite the main actors' credibility, it just didn't fit in to the standard. I have to agree with people who said that this movie was overhyped. So sad because they even had a red carpet premiere in Hollywood. I wonder what they (people who attended the event) genuinely thought about this movie?

The movie at start was good, the fashion, the actors was good but all ive noticed its from a movie " A Devil wears PRADA" & "Cruella" but back to the thing its a good movie but the ending made me not that really satisfied and near the ending was a sexual thing was kinda cringe,

kathryn made it always good her part was always been good in every movie, the make up, how she dress and how she wears it and how her character changed in that movie she handled her character very well and different.

For people who did not have yet i slightly recommend this movie for girl nights its fun at the same time tho!

After a heartless firing triggers a chain of unfortunate events, Philo plots a meticulous revenge against retail mogul, Mother Molly, aiming to dismantle her empire and seize the ultimate payback. This time, there is no mercy This is a great movie to watch with family, friends and even with your special someone, watch it in you home, office and even with your cellphone on your free time, a good story with the actor and actress portraying the roles are very effective and together with the supporting characters also good at their own scenes, more of this kind of movies in the future. Thank you and God bless .

"A Very Good Girl" is a cinematic triumph that excels in its use of cinematography, editing, and musical scoring. The film not only tells a compelling story but also immerses the viewer in its world through its meticulous craftsmanship. Kathryn Bernardo and Dolly de Leon deliver powerful performances that, combined with the film's technical excellence, make "A Very Good Girl" a must-watch. It is a shining example of how visual and auditory elements can be harmoniously blended to elevate a narrative and leave a lasting impact on its audience.

Really enjoyed the movie. It was refreshing to watch something different from the usual Pinoy romantic comedies that are always filled with cheesy love scenes. What made this movie unique was the fact that I was constantly torn between the two main characters.