Clarence1993
Too preachy for my taste
Gaya sa Pelikula (Like in the Movies) is too woke and too preachy for my taste. It's like I need to predict what the next over-to-top cliche is going to be in every episode. The story starts at a strangely slow pace, with the first act spanning episodes halfway the series, and that took a toll in me to invest or identify myself fully in either of the lead characters. I've shed a tear or two in some of Vlad's dialogues as Ian Pangilinan's acting is commendable, but that I cannot say for the other characters.Was this review helpful to you?
An excellent starter for anyone who wishes to delve into BL/Queer stories
Wow, what can I say. Hanging Out is like an old friend who has taught you a lot of truths and lessons and you find yourself coming back to just to hear their comforting words or to remind yourself all of that. The chemistry of the lead characters is so subtle that I did not realize I was rooting for both of them at the very start. They are equally flawed characters and they are never too difficult to identify with. The supporting cast is solid that I can't help daydream having their friendship's kind of dynamic. If one seeks a buffet of themes that are for sure immaculately served and executed, Hanging Out is for you!Was this review helpful to you?
A light, heartwarming story that doesn't pretend to be something that it is not
Hello Stranger is a light series that has that coming-of-age vibe to it, something in the likes of most books in the young adult genre. Miko and Xavier's struggles are easily relatable, because we have all been in their shoes: trying to find their own melody and them finally doing their waltz once the melody is found. Chemistry is also undeniable. The supporting characters' subplot, however, sometimes feel unnecessary and anticlimactic, so I find myself skipping/fast-forwarding. I marveled at the highlight on the themes of friendship and self-awareness. The last two episodes were the best and to give praise to these episodes without spoiling, I would say they're worth the rather slow (but bearable) pace of the first act.Was this review helpful to you?
