Ex Ex Lovers

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Ex Ex Lovers
Ex Ex Lovers Official Poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJP Habac
Written by
Produced byAntoinette Jadaone
Starring
CinematographyKara Moreno
Edited byBenjamin Tolentino
Music byLen Calvo
Production
companies
  • Project 8 Projects
  • Cornerstone Studios
  • CMB Film Services
  • Sineng Labuyo Entertainment
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
Release date
  • February 12, 2025 (2025-02-12)
Running time
105 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Ex Ex Lovers is a 2025 Philippine romantic comedy film directed by JP Habac from a story and screenplay written by Antoinette Jadaone and Kristine Gabriel. Starring Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin with Juan Karlos Labajo and Loisa Andalio, it centers around two ex-couples reconnecting for their daughters wedding. [1] Produced by Project 8 Projects and Cornerstone Studios and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, the film serves as the sixth onscreen collaboration of Magdangal and Agustin. [2] [3]

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Plot

Joy (Jolina Magdangal) travels to Valletta, Malta, to reunite with her ex-partner Ced (Marvin Agustin). Joy’s goal is to ask Ced to walk their daughter down the aisle, as per her request. However, their complicated past and unresolved issues create comedic and heartfelt moments as they navigate their rekindled interactions. [4]

Cast

Production

The film is directed by JP Habac, known for his romantic comedy films. Producers Antoinette Jadaone and Dan Villegas of Project 8 Projects revealed that Ex Ex Lovers had been in development since 2018, with plans delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Jadaone, the project aims the charm of 1990s rom-coms, blending humor and nostalgia. Principal photography took place in the Philippines and Malta and wrapped on January 15, 2025. [9] Director JP Habac praised Magdangal and Agustin for their ease and chemistry on set. [2] [10]

Marketing

The announcement of Ex Ex Lovers generated excitement among fans, with its teaser trailer quickly gaining traction on social media. Nostalgic callbacks to MarJo’s earlier works, including Hey Babe! and Flames: The Movie, have further fueled anticipation for the film. [11] [10]

Release

Ex Ex Lovers is slated for theatrical release in February 12, 2025, [12] over two decades since Magdangal and Agustin’s last big-screen collaboration. This is the first film partnership between Project 8 Projects and Cornerstone Studios, following their previous successes in streaming platforms and series production. [10]

Additionally, making it's 5th Filipino film to be released by American film studio, Warner Bros. Pictures, after Mga Munting Tinig , Mallari , Under Parallel Skies & Uninvited (also marked it's 2nd Project 8 Projects production that Warner Bros. Philippines distributed this film).

Reception

Critical response

Le Baltar of Rappler wrote, "Though slightly overstretched and still suffused with doses of fan service, Ex Ex Lovers functions past nostalgia and mines meaningful insights about the highs and lulls of married life, how trauma encroaches selfhood, and the temper of the Filipino family... a romantic comedy done right". [13] Writing for Spot.ph , Philbert Dy gave the film four out of five stars, describing it as "funny, nostalgic, and surprisingly rewarding". Dy also praised Magdangal's portrayal of Joy, noting that she captures the essence of a woman dealing with the aftermath of betrayal, and skillfully navigating between humor and heartache. [14]

Fred Hawson of ABS-CBN Entertainment gave the film a rating of eight out of 10, praising the script with emphasis on the final act and also described the "delightful chemistry" between Magdangal and Agustin is "effortless, genuine and sincere". [15] Writing for ClickTheCity.com , Wanggo Gallaga gave the film three and a half out of five, praising the onscreen charisma and talent of Magdangal and Agustin. While Gallaga criticized the "messy and chaotic" first two acts, he stated that the film "managed to find center stage at its final act." [16]

References

  1. ↑ Purnell, Kristofer (November 2, 2024). "Marvin Agustin, Jolina Magdangal reuniting for new movie 'Ex Ex Lovers'". Philstar Global. Archived from the original on November 8, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Cuadra, Addie. "'Kinilig ako': Jolina Magdangal, Marvin Agustin excited for comeback film | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on 2024-12-19. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  3. ↑ "Jolina Magdangal talks about reunion movie with Marvin Agustin". Push TV. ABS-CBN. January 17, 2025. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin are 'Ex Ex Lovers' in reunion movie". GMA News Online. 2024-12-19. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  5. ↑ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (December 19, 2024). "Jolina Magdangal, Marvin Agustin are ex-BFFs rekindling romance in new trailer". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on January 6, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  6. ↑ del Rosario, Pauline (November 4, 2024). "Jolina, Marvin nasasabik sa comeback movie, naging mag-EX nga ba?". Inquirer Bandera. Archived from the original on January 21, 2025. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  7. ↑ Gabinete, Jojo (December 19, 2024). "Marvin Agustin nadiskubre ang pagiging selosa ni Jolina Magdangal". Philippine Entertainment Portal . Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  8. ↑ C., Toff (January 15, 2025). "Judy Ann Santos, Mylene Dizon to be part of Marvin-Jolina's 'Ex Ex Lovers'". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on January 15, 2025. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
  10. 1 2 3 C, Toff (November 1, 2024). "Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin to reunite on the big screen". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  11. ↑ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (2024-12-19). "Jolina Magdangal, Marvin Agustin are ex-BFFs rekindling romance in new trailer". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on 2024-12-20. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  12. ↑ Escuadro, Kiko (January 11, 2025). "Marvin Agustin, Jolina Magdangal's 'Ex Ex Lovers' to premiere on 12 Feb". Daily Tribune . Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  13. ↑ Gonzales, Angelo (February 11, 2025). "'Ex Ex Lovers' director JP Habac on romcom return with dream Marvin-Jolina project". Rappler. Archived from the original on February 13, 2025.
  14. ↑ Dy, Philbert (February 10, 2025). "Review: Ex Ex Lovers is Funny, Nostalgic, Surprisingly Rewarding". Spot.ph. Archived from the original on February 19, 2025.
  15. ↑ Hawson, Fred (February 17, 2025). "'Ex Ex Lovers' review: 'MarJo' chemistry still effortless, sincere". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 19, 2025.
  16. ↑ Gallaga, Wanggo (February 21, 2025). "Movie Review — 'Ex Ex Lovers' Nails Its Ending and Shows That the Marvin and Jolina Tandem Is as Magnetic as Ever". ClickTheCity. Archived from the original on February 24, 2025.
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