Why so much hype?

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

Yes, absolutely, there is fun to be had, as well as many, many things to go boom, all amid an atmospheric urban jungle.

I didn't expect it to be this good and fun ^^ I really hate the fact that most of the movies we Filipinos make today are all "mushy/feel-good/detached from reality" movies but this one rekindled my hopes that indeed we could be at par among the best movie-making industries in the world.I really believe that Filipinos deserve more than junk movies and this is what I'm talking about. The married life problems that are tackled in this movie are so "real" and were presented in a very fresh way. The acting was pretty good too :)This one made me proud that I am a Filipino ^^ Excellent work! Keep it up ^^

I completely disagree with some of the comments in here. I think this movie just re-enacts how couples who got married early, not having plans in their lives and not knowing each other well suffer their decisions. Judy Ann and Ryan A. do have on-screen chemistry! I may not like them as Judy Ann and Ryan nor an avid fan of both, but, I did like their performance in this movie. Also, the script, I think was one of this movie's biggest assets, natural and realistic. I wouldn't say this movie was perfect but it definitely deserves better than what these critics are saying.Those who said that this movie was "nonsense" are perhaps those who didn't really understand the thought of this whole thing.

I am continually surprised by how much movies are praised because of the popularity of the actors involved in them. This is just one example of just that. Judy and Ryan don't seem to have much chemistry here, surprisingly, for a real-life couple. Also, the story does not make sense! Two bratty people who get married, start a family, etc. I was annoyed throughout the whole thing, and can't stand Ryan's acting! Totally unacceptable for a movie deemed a serious drama. Everything about this movie-the actors, their characters, the story, massively stinks! Please, Philippines, there are some great movies coming out of your country, don't give your awards away to mindless yuck with big names.

After tackling problems that haunt senior citizens within decades after their marriage in "I Wanna Be Happy," writer-director Jose Javier Reyes teams up this time with Star Cinema for "Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo," a Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry with a more glamorous look on issues revolving around marriage. This time, it's about a young couple who have to deal with all the hustle and bustle, all the ups and downs that accompany a newlywed life. What ensues is an amusing if a tad spotty film that mixes a little bit of "War of the Roses," "Meet the Parents/Fockers," "Monster-in-Law," and a generous amount of Filipino flavor and sarcasm on the contemporary local culture, Joey Reyes-style.Real-life pair Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo play Angie and Jed, respectively, who tied the knot with each other in a whimsical manner. After being pressured to migrate to the US by his parents, Jed proposes to Angie, his girlfriend of four months, possibly to ensure a reason of staying here in the Philippines. But their relationship soon rears its ugly head as the young couple realize that not all marriages are made in heaven. Fights occur, in-laws meddle with personal affairs, and marital infidelity starts to loom around.The film pretty much accomplishes what it has to do, succinctly showing the context of a married life and how quirky our culture can seem when we're outside looking in. It's funny when it's in its element although it gets a tad too long with Reyes eager to showcase all the possible angles that leaves the film with more cynicism than innocence. The film has a breezy feel throughout but there are times the biting bitterness of certain plot points gets the better of the supposed lightheartedness of the work as a whole.Still, this is a film blessed with a terrific cast. While Agoncillo's acting is monotonous, he's more than ably aided by Santos who has a commanding screen presence and a biting sense of humor. But it's when "Kubrador" star Gina Parreno appears on screen that the movie mostly comes alive. As Santos' mother, she steals every scene she's in. I have no idea how much of her lines were exactly from the script or how much were ad libbed; nonetheless, she's a riot. Gloria Diaz plays as Agoncillo's mother and she delivers the qualities required of her haughty character. Indie film-staple actor Soliman Cruz is slightly underused here.Despite the title that suggests something that goes into revolutionary status, there's no mistaking that at its core, "Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo" is a mass-marketed romantic comedy. Still, all things considered, the film is not only funny and engaging but also unexpectedly sincere and insightful.