Are You Man Enough To Find Out?

“A boy who lives to win 

A girl who has nothing to lose

And the bet that will change the rules”

Love is a game of chances, Are you willing to risk your all to be loved?

Just The Way You Are (originally titled The Bet) is a 2015 Filipino teen romantic comedy-drama film directed by Theodore Boborol and based on the best-selling Pop Fiction book ‘‘The Bet’’ which was originally published on Wattpad by Kimberly Joy Villanueva (ilurvbooks).

The story follows a popular guy named Drake Sison (Enrique Gil), who makes a bet with his best friend Andrei (Yves Flores), to make the nerdy transfer student, Sophia Taylor (Liza Soberano), fall in love with him in 30 days. Once she falls for him, he must confess that it was all a bet.

The film exudes irresistable charm that would surely keep its hopeless romantic audience lovestruck through its entirity. The film adheres a relatable and likeable premise, warrants a critic-proof success, and this is why, in spite of its flaws, “Just The Way You Are”, is still enticingly palpable.

There’s no doubt Liza and Enrique play a massive part of that appeal, from their massively successful TV series, “Forevermore” this movie comes as a solid testament to how far the two actors have grown in their path toward becoming real movie stars. This movie wouldn’t be enough, of course, to gauge their capacity as a box office movie couple, but considering it’s just their first movie, “Just The Way You Are” is no doubt a good start. Another favorite line from Sophia Taylor is that “It’s sad when your hearts get broken but you know what sad? Hindi ka naman masasaktan kung hindi mo mahal yung taong yun”.

The key to totally enjoying this movie is to never expect too much for something different, as doing so would only ensue terrible disappointment. Cliché and formulaic retreads form an essential part of this potential blockbuster, and the narrative will rise and fall bending itself in attempts to deliver surprising twists and and turns. It’s the seemingly natural chemistry between the leads, and the heart-crippling story they’re part of, that will keep the audience’s interest aflame,

In love, the stakes are high. When you live for no one… or when you have almost no one… will you still bet your all?

PS: Search for the themesong of this movie because I’m sure you really guys loved it! #Smile In Your Heart by Harana

Enjoy!