Like in the movies is one of the best Philippine bl to be ever made
Like in the movies is one of the best Philippine bl to be ever made. It's not just any tv drama, it's a swing of emotions. I loved each and every episode. Well written, produced and cast did amazing job portraying their emotions. I will treasure this series till the end of time. Karl and Vlad, the lead characters have such a beautiful chemistry. It's just too heart-warming and so real. Everything from episode one to eight is so natural and real, it feels like your inside this drama. Let me tell you that cinematography is just too perfect!The side characters like Judith and Anna, make the story so alive. The dialogues are so mind blowing, it all connects here and there. If your a movie geek then this is the series is for you. so many Easter eggs here and there.
This is a must watch series! Everyone should watch Gaya Sa Pelikula. MUST WATCH!
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We are all valid
I can say that Gaya Sa Pelikula had set the quality of story writing and executing it to the highest level. I think 10/10 rate is not enough for all the life lessons, because it really shows a real life story for most of us. Plus, the community that it made was revolutionary. I don't think that there are other BL series that could pass the level of Gaya Sa Pelikula. The cast, the storyline, the script and the OST's are on another level. The story and lesson from Gaya Sa Pelikula will be forever engraved in our hearts.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Meaningful and complicated
The first couple of episode felt low budget, with some powerful comebacks/one liners from Vlad but other than that nothing really special but as the show progressed I almost forgot that they barely leave the apparmen and we get to see the characters grow, fight, respect each other's boundaries and struggle with their fears and feelings.This drama feels a bit like an educational drama for allies and for those struggling with internalised homophobia without the educational vibe and without the violence. this drama brakes several stereotypes while respecting and making way for stereotypes too. Handling the process of coming out as well as the importance to come out in ones own pace while still showing the complexity to the process with some pretty good entertainment value as well.
The chemistry between the leads is fenomenal, and every little detail seems to have some kind of meaning.
The main couple is really sweet, the OST and filming fitts pretty well but even though I do not know the budget for this drama it is rated according to content and meaning rather then high quality filming.
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Memorable and Heartwarming
Though this drama doesn't bring anything new to the table, what it gives us is a well-written, non-sexualized approach to homosexual couples you don't often get to see. Like with a lot of BL, not much happens concerning the plot in these short 8 episodes. The story is character-driven. It focuses entirely on Vlad and Karl, the two protagonists, and their journey living together and growing closer with time. It's simple, and sometimes the dialogue can come off as preachy to some, but I really do believe that this drama is a great addition to the LGBT library, especially for young or otherwise closeted members of the community. It may be a bit heavy-handed, but the messages it offers are sometimes what you need to hear the most. For anyone who has been there before, it's relatable.The couple in question is very realistic. Karl is more than closeted, he doesn't realize that he's gay until partway through the series. Vlad, on the other hand, is out and proud and doesn't want to hide anymore. This happens more often than we like to admit, and it can make finding love hard, and keeping it harder. And that's the premise. That's it. Instead of giving us a variety of topics and fascets of gay relationships to dabble in, it focuses on this.
Like in the Movies is one of the first BL dramas I saw that felt to me like it was made for the community. Whether it's the decision to hide and wait, the need to take your time in accepting yourself, or the confidence to be out and open about who you are and who you love, it doesn't condemn anyone for feeling the way that they do. Your journey is your own, you are valid, and you deserve to write your own ending. And I think that's beautiful.
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Like in the Movies: An Honest Trailer
[This is a review of Gaya sa Pelikula, written in the form of a film trailer. Imagine, therefore, an appropriately epic narratorial voice hovering above images from the show.]Are you a jaded BL fan? Are you sick and tired of the same high-school Korean BLs that come out once a season? Of the same engineering Thai BLs that come out once a month? Of the same food-themed JBLs that come out once a week? Do you feel somewhat guilty about the fact that BL is still almost entirely written for and cater to straight women? Do you often find yourself bemoaning — if only because you feel you ought to — the dearth of BLs written by gay men for gay men?
Are you looking for something fresh and innovative, something to revolutionise the whole BL universe? Something that avoids all the tired tropes of a bog-standard BL? Such as… a rich, confident bad boy; a poor, diffident, good boy; unreasonably hot people; strict Asian parents; absent Asian parents; fujoshis; “I’m an ally” divas; enemies to lovers; roommates to lovers; fake boyfriends; and ham-fisted metaphors about self-acceptance and being in and out of the closet?
Well, say hello to “Gaya sa Pelikula”. Just like in the movies.
Written by a gay man for gay men, here’s a show that constantly screams at you: “This is what representation looks like!!! Nkay?”
Prepare to be bowled over by a show that completely reinvents the genre, in a story that includes such revolutionary things as… ummm... a rich, confident bad boy; a poor, diffident, good boy; unreasonably hot people; strict Asian parents; absent Asian parents; fujoshis; “I’m an ally” divas; enemies to lovers; roommates to lovers; fake boyfriends; and ham-fisted metaphors about self-acceptance and being in and out of the closet.
Never mind all the allegations against the writer. Never mind anything that shatters our desperate hopes that BL will finally do right by the LGBT community. Why care about all that when we have lines like these?
“I refuse to be a plot device that trigger's somebody's identity crisis.”
“Have you ever felt like you’re not the protagonist in your own story?”
“I’m not always hurting because I’m gay, but because I always choose to love.”
“Jesus is too forgiving to be a Capricorn.”
Why? Because they sound clever, and they make you feel clever. Never mind that these are about as deep as spray tan on skin. Not to mention the fact that the show goes on to do exactly what these lines, and the show itself, purports to subvert. (Except the Jesus line. That's on him.) But the writer took a course in the US on film and queer theory, and he’ll never let you forget it. And if you recognise all the movie references throughout the show, from Cinema Paradiso (which to the student of film studies is what The Dark Knight is for straight men) to name-checking every film by Apichatpong Weerasethakul, go on, give yourself a pat in the back. You clever-clogs, you.
And out with your laptops, keyboard warriors. Tap away at your phones, fanatics. Here is a show that will have you screaming “die” at anonymous strangers on Reddit and MDL. Because if they don't like the show, they must be monsters. Engage, once again, with that eternal question: is it BL or is it LGBT? Is it BL because two unusually hot men get together, or is it queer because they don’t stay together? Is it BL because being fake boyfriends in a homophobic country is about as real as "in the movies", or is it queer because the homophobia in the show, it turns out, is all internal? One thing is for certain. For a show written by a gay man, none of the gay characters in it end up truly happy — least of all the fat gay uncle whose only purpose is to ruin (I mean, support) his nephew, and be wise. And that’s what makes it a masterpiece.
Prepare to be charmed by and swoon for these young star-crossed lovers, and for a wonderful cast of characters, none of whom is given any depth or individuality, but all of whom spout dialogue that sounds as if it might have been written by a drunk boomer who spent a little too long on teen TikTok. Because every person in this show is a symbol, there to serve a particular idea, and a caricature of an idea at that. And that’s what makes it a masterpiece.
So, if you want to watch a BL without feeling guilty about its deep-seated homophobia, this is the show for you: a familiar, comforting storyline made modern and profound through hectoring quips and self-satisfied aphorisms. Because it turns out that, even if you have nothing but the bare bones of an unoriginal story, you can get around it by hammering in a reflexive self-serving meta-fictional framework on top of it. And that’s what makes it a masterpiece.
And if you cannot recognise this masterpiece for what it is, you are dumb as a rock, with no appreciation for great art. Go watch porn, you weirdo.
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This review was requested by dramaguzzler, a lover of this show, to whom it is dedicated. Be careful what you wish for.
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Reader’s Digest:
DO SAY: Call Me By Your Name
DON’T SAY: Bad Education
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What we were waiting for
This the bl that most of us wete waiting for. Whether you are out or still figuring yourself out. It was on point, and there was not a moment that made me feel uncomfortable towards my own sexuality. The acting was good, and the story. This is what I want bls to be like, I am tired of the same formula every single time, high schoolers, college students, and it honestly, feels like we see the same bl over and over again while this bl felt unique different. It was perfect. Round of applause for the creators.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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BEST BL so Far, incredible Soundtrack as well, this romantic series is A Masterpiece.
Got some inspiration while taking my morning shower and listening to Ben&Ben’s Ride Home- one of THE best OST in the series,HOMOSEXUALITY IS NOT A DISORDER, HOMOPHOBIA IS. However, we’ve been taught otherwise. This series is indeed a protest - to reclaim our story, and to re-share our truth.
To everyone who’s still in the closet, YOU ARE VALID. Don’t let anyone make you believe otherwise.
PS: Please feel free to reshare.
#EducateNotHate
#GayaSaPelikula
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GOD Tier BL series
Definitely one of the best BL series for year 2020. From the plot, casts, production, cinematography up to soundtracks , everything was superb. This series tackles some of the issues faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. The series is protest itself that aims to correct the problematic cultures revolving outside and inside community. You'll see that the plot was well thought and well made. The actors were great in portraying their roles that will make you relate to them. Plus one of the lead actors' voice is hot a.f. that you'll want listen to him talk all day long. The soundtracks are the best, perfect for every scenes in the entire series. So 10/10 and 100% will recommend this series to those who wants to watch BL series.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
THIS SERIES WARMS THE HEART ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HEAR VLAD TALK
First of all, how sexy does Vlad talk??!! And his banats and hugots din. Is he experiencing all these in real life? I mean, it felt soooo genuine. It’s like I was right there with him. Don’t even get me started with the way he stares!!!I see a bit of an OffGun’s Theory of Love kind of vibe from this show because of how they’re into Film/Movies and the familiarity of it all is what hooked me. All the supporting role is significant to the series too, Anna, Judit, tito Santi and the parents. Their deep conversations are for keeps!!
OST: I’m obsessed with Unti-unti by Up Dharma Down!! This is the song played at the last part of each first few episodes.
YES! I literally watch those little scenes right before the end even if it’s just them watching a movie, not saying a thing, just taking turns having a glimpse at each other and as the series progresses, they get nearer and nearer hahah oh so cuuute!!
SEASON 2 PLEASE!!
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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.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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Close to a masterpiece, this is the LGBTQ+ community making up for lost time
"This is a love story I wish the world were kind enough to afford us when we were younger. And to those younger than us, believe: this is a love story you deserve now." I remember reading this line from the series creator Juan Miguel Severo's foreword in the wattpad version of Gaya sa Pelikula, which was written earlier this year, and how it pulled a string in my heart. I finished it all and was captivated by his ability to tell stories that immerses you so well. Now that it's here, no doubt, Gaya Sa Pelikula as a web series is just as magical and captivating.Gaya Sa Pelikula has quite a simple story: two strangers placed in a situation where they would be living together and eventually falling for each other in a slowburn fashion. A BL with a simple story usually wouldn't be a hit, but the magic of Gaya sa Pelikula is on how they turned this simple story in a television masterpiece.
I would like to start with the casting, because oh my God- whoever casted them, from the PangPangs to Justine, Yesh, and to the ever amazing Adrienne Vergara, you deserve a raise. I'm more amazed by the fact that this is the first on-screen acting of Ian and Pao, and so far they're delivering so well. Ian's acting shows that he's already at par with the veterans (he's a theater actor so I really had no doubts about it). And Pao, I know his only acting experience was just for commercials, but being a first time actor on screen, his acting is severely underrated. The way he portrays Karl makes it so raw and real, that I immediately saw myself in his character.
The production of Gaya sa Pelikula is very highly commendable, from the set to the series soundtrack (don't even get me started on this, I believe GSP really made an impact in boosting our severely underrated filipino artists), it really created what Gaya Sa Pelikula is now. The direction is also superb and no doubt it would be because it's JP Habac (who's also the director of Im Drunk, I Love You, one of my faves). But what really made this series magical was the nuances of it all- the small details in the lines, in the acting, in the background, in the thematic elements of the show. It gave the simple story line so much depth and complexity. The simple glances from Karl and Vlad conveyed emotions and lines they never spoke of. The adlibs of Paolo. The comedic switch-up of gifts (that can easily be missed if you're not paying attention). The violin strings playing during Nica del Rosario's Tahanan in Vlad's dancing scene. The color of the shirts they're wearing. The subtle social commentaries. The simple nods to classic Filipino movies. I'm just speechless.
Gaya sa Pelikula, more than anything, has this original Filipino cinematic charm that sets it apart from the rest of Filipino BLs of this era. As a boy growing up with all these straight filipino romcoms, it really made me emotional to see two men falling in love just like how Daniel and Kathryn or Marvin and Jolina (for the older generations, hehe) would in the movies. As cliche as some of the "kilig" scenes would be, Gaya sa Pelikula does it so well that it doesn't feel cliche anymore, and just electrifies you like it was the first time you see this kind of chemistry on screen.
We're still halfway through the series and I'll update this review every now and then but I'm already declaring this for now: it may not be the BL that paved the way, but Gaya sa Pelikula is the gold standard BL in most if not all aspects (production, direction, cast, storytelling, writing) that has the potential to outcompete everyone, in both straight and queer media. This is what the community wished to have seen when they were growing up with all the straight romcom content in the television and movies. This is the LGBTQ+ community now making up for lost time.
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Do not pass on this series!
Another excellent product from the Philippine BL industry. I can't find anything to dislike about this series other than the episodes are too short and there aren't enough of them. I don't know where it will end but I'm ready for a sequel. It's that good. Even though the sets, the costumes, the props, the music , the cast, the acting are all top notch. I just have to single out the music which so perfectly moves the story along. The two leads capture you and hold you close. They draw you to them. You relate to the character; the sad, rejected and lonely one and the confused, unsure and insecure other. You immediately identify with the brave front they put on. You want to reach out and comfort each of them.If the brown out / prom dance sequence doesn't bring tears to your eyes you are made of stone.
Ian's "Vlad" is perfectly played. You sympathize but not pity. Paolo's "Karl" reminds us all of our times lacking confidence. Both of these men are going to make serious waves in the acting community going forward. If I had to pick just one to kidnap and take to a mountain retreat someplace it would have been Paolo. As good as Ian is, and he is very good, Paolo resonated with me the most.
Watch and enjoy.
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