UPDATE - GAME CHANGER - "Reportedly made for a modest budget of P10 million, (EOP) was said to be on pace to reach the P135 million mark by the weekend of January 10 and 11."
"EOP" Victory Party
Official Poster
Official Trailer 1
Official Trailer 2
#StarValueAnalysis Movie Trailer (capsule) - On-target, memorable and entertaining. It strongly resonates as a good "Star Cinema-type" of romantic comedy.
Official Music Video
Lead Stars
DEREK RAMSAY : #StarValue = #TopStar
#StarValueAnalysis (capsule) DEREK RAMSAY
"ENGLISH ONLY PLEASE" is a welcome development in the movie career of DEREK RAMSAY.
In fact, it is rather surprising that Derek is appearing in this genre just now. This romantic comedy is utilizing the star in a manner quite unlike his notable box-office movies in the past, He most likely do not have to sob as much or bare as much yet female audiences can still be interested while their male counterparts can stand sitting through a "chick flick" because at least, they are represented, quite ably and nicely by a relatable leading man. And let's face it, there is an existing dearth of leading men in Philippine showbusiness.
Derek won't be running out of roles to play for quite a while.
Challenges
Derek holds an impressive box-office record that networks, producers and advertisers line-up for and despite his most recent personal issues (which, to be completely fair, have reportedly been amicably resolved) there is no denying the fact that he is still the movie's biggest star headliner.
Still doubters and naysayers abound, many pointing to the "ABS-CBN/Star Cinema" factor which they claim was the main driver of Derek's blockbuster hits.
Yes, the Lopez-controlled network was an important and major factor. But like most other "factors" which traditional showbiz experts all too quickly and tirelessly cite, this so-called "network factor" is NOT fail proof. It is afterall, the movie business and not the tv business that EOP is participating in. And the movie business is an altogether different, more dynamic "media animal", we contend.
IF Derek Ramsay succeeded in providing his lion's share for the success of this MOVIE PROJECT, both as an actor and a star, and IF all other factors fall in its place, and finally and more importantly, IF the playing field is proven to be fair come commercial release time, then there is no reason to doubt that Derek can add "ENGLISH ONLY PLEASE" in his list of certified hits.
Readers may want note the many "IFs" in our analysis, our way of pointing out that fact that the success or failure of any movie project, be it artistically or commercially, does NOT fall solely on one star, director, producer or network alone.
JENNYLYN MERCADO : #StarValue = #SeasonedStar
"EOP" Victory Party
"ENGLISH ONLY PLEASE" Sequel Set for 2016
"ENGLISH ONLY PLEASE" Nears Php135M+ on Extended Run
It's Official. "ENGLISH ONLY PLEASE" Reaches Php100M+ and counting.
JENNYLYN MERCADO enters 2015 with an upgraded #StarValue, from #SeasonedStar to the newest female #TopStar in local showbiz!
DEREK RAMSAY silences naysayers and successfully maintains his #TopStar status!
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We are not a bit surprised. Read our #StarValueReview and #StarValueAnalysis published before the MMFF awards night results
#StarValueReview
DEREK RAMSAY - Derek GAINS #StarValue points by successfully expanding his acting horizon via "English Only Please." He gives an effortlessly effective and on-target turn and considering this as his first romantic comedy movie, he played the role as if he has been doing it many movies before. This is not that say that being an effective star is a surprising thing for someone like Derek. Producers have already seen that a couple of years ago. What is most notable is the fact that Derek dared to "risk" his #StarValue by venturing outside the "giants system" and still come up looking no less than the #TopStar that he is.
His success as a star and as an actor in this independently produced mainstream-themed movie does nothing but good - for himself and for his fellow actors.
JENNYLYN MERCADO - Jennylyn GAINS the most #StarValue points in this project. Whatever EOP's final standing at the box-office may be, she has already finally proven that she has what it takes to be an A-list young female lead star. She can act. She has the beauty of a star. And she can sing too. All she needs now moving forward is to build her filmography with similarly correct projects to enhance further her #StarValue. Producers best take note.
"ENGLISH ONLY PLEASE" - Overall, the movie delivers to its audience what its memorable trailer promises, an hearty mix of laughter and "kilig" moments with a dash of drama that Pinoy rom-com moviegoers love to love. Barring any unforeseen developments, its final gross at the box-office should also deliver the much deserved rewards for its producers who, despite their limitations, dared to offer something new yet at the same time something familiar in this year's edition of the MMFF.
With "word-of-mouth" spreading fast, our forecast of a 4th place box-office finish is well within reach.
Box-Office Forecast
Official Poster
Official Trailer 1
Official Trailer 2
#StarValueAnalysis Movie Trailer (capsule) - On-target, memorable and entertaining. It strongly resonates as a good "Star Cinema-type" of romantic comedy.
Official Music Video
Lead Stars
DEREK RAMSAY : #StarValue = #TopStar
#StarValueAnalysis (capsule) DEREK RAMSAY
"ENGLISH ONLY PLEASE" is a welcome development in the movie career of DEREK RAMSAY.
In fact, it is rather surprising that Derek is appearing in this genre just now. This romantic comedy is utilizing the star in a manner quite unlike his notable box-office movies in the past, He most likely do not have to sob as much or bare as much yet female audiences can still be interested while their male counterparts can stand sitting through a "chick flick" because at least, they are represented, quite ably and nicely by a relatable leading man. And let's face it, there is an existing dearth of leading men in Philippine showbusiness.
Derek won't be running out of roles to play for quite a while.
Challenges
Derek holds an impressive box-office record that networks, producers and advertisers line-up for and despite his most recent personal issues (which, to be completely fair, have reportedly been amicably resolved) there is no denying the fact that he is still the movie's biggest star headliner.
Still doubters and naysayers abound, many pointing to the "ABS-CBN/Star Cinema" factor which they claim was the main driver of Derek's blockbuster hits.
Yes, the Lopez-controlled network was an important and major factor. But like most other "factors" which traditional showbiz experts all too quickly and tirelessly cite, this so-called "network factor" is NOT fail proof. It is afterall, the movie business and not the tv business that EOP is participating in. And the movie business is an altogether different, more dynamic "media animal", we contend.
IF Derek Ramsay succeeded in providing his lion's share for the success of this MOVIE PROJECT, both as an actor and a star, and IF all other factors fall in its place, and finally and more importantly, IF the playing field is proven to be fair come commercial release time, then there is no reason to doubt that Derek can add "ENGLISH ONLY PLEASE" in his list of certified hits.
Readers may want note the many "IFs" in our analysis, our way of pointing out that fact that the success or failure of any movie project, be it artistically or commercially, does NOT fall solely on one star, director, producer or network alone.
JENNYLYN MERCADO : #StarValue = #SeasonedStar
- #StarValueAnalysis (capsule) JENNYLYN MERCADO
IF eventually successful at the box-office, it can be said that Quantum Films has ingeniously given #SeasonedStar Jennylyn Mercado a movie that re-launches and brings her into the #TopStar Leading Lady League which includes the likes of Toni Gonzaga and Angelica Panganiban.
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