She's Dating the Gangster

Last updated

She's Dating the Gangster
STDG(lowres).jpg
Theatrical movie poster
Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina [1]
Written by
  • Carmi Raymundo
  • Charlene Grace Bernardo
  • Bianca Bernardino [1] (novel)
Based onShe's Dating the Gangster
by Bianca Bernardino [2] [3]
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Dan Villegas
Edited byJojo Racal
Music byFrancis S. Concio
Production
companies
Distributed by Star Cinema
Release date
  • July 16, 2014 (2014-07-16) [4]
Running time
113 minutes [5]
Country Philippines
Languages Filipino
English
Box office₱286 million [6]

She's Dating the Gangster is a 2014 Philippine coming-of-age romantic comedy drama film based on the Pop Fiction book of the same name originally published on CandyMag.com's Teen Talk section, [7] which was popularized on Wattpad [8] by Bianca Bernardino under her pen name SGwannaB. [2] [3] The film is directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, topbilled by Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, together with Dawn Zulueta and Richard Gomez. [9] It was distributed by Star Cinema with the co-production of Summit Media and was released on July 16, 2014, in theatres nationwide as part of its 20th anniversary presentation. [10] [11] [12] [13]

Contents

Plot

Kenji delos Reyes delivers a speech during a wedding. However, his son Kenneth causes a scene to Kenji’s disappointment. Kenneth reveals his resentment towards his father and wishes him dead instead of his mother.

The following morning, Kenneth wakes up to learn that the plane to Bicol his father was aboard has crashed. He rushes to the airport to see the list of survivors and meets Kelay, who causes a scene claiming Kenji was her father. Hearing this, Kenneth confronts her and says that he is Kenji's only child. He says that his father is married to Athena Abigail delos Reyes. Kelay responds by showing a picture of a young Kenji with a young girl. The couple in the photograph is the respective doppelgangers of Kenneth and Kelay. Kenneth confronts Kelay about her identity and about the girl in the picture. Kelay reveals that the girl is her aunt Athena who is Kenji's "great love". She tells him that she needs to see his father to let him know that Athena is dying so that she can give Athena a happy ending before she dies. Kenneth refuses to believe her. But at a bus station, Kenneth fails to buy a ticket to Legazpi because of the Holy Week rush, after which Kelay reappears with tickets for both of them. On the way to Legazpi, Kelay tells the tale of Athena Dizon and Kenji back in the 1990s.

The young Kenji was a feared "gangster" who is brokenhearted over Athena Abigail "Abi" Tizon (Kenneth's mother). Wanting to get back together, he has been mistakenly sending his messages to the pager of another girl, Athena Dizon. Athena and Kenji finally meet and realize the mix-up in the messages. To Athena's surprise, Kenji kisses her forcefully and tells her that she will be his pretend girlfriend in order to get Abi jealous. Athena refuses despite Kenji's bullying and pressuring, but eventually gives in when he attempts to jump off the school's rooftop. Athena is treated like a princess in school with Kenji as her bodyguard, who protects her from the jealous girls who bully her. Their pretend relationship becomes real and the two confess their love for each other.

As Kenneth listens to Kelay’s story, he becomes upset realizing everything he knew and felt about his father was wrong. He and Kelay also become drawn to each other. Later, they learn that the plane has crashed in Camarines Sur and there were survivors. Arriving there, Kenneth asks her why his father and Athena never ended up together. Kelay says that all she knows was it was a “big case of bad timing”, and that Kenji and Athena’s love story ended after their return from Bicol.

Kenji takes Athena to Mayon volcano and promise they will return to get married here someday. Athena tells him she will try not to die without revealing her heart condition. Upon returning to Manila, Athena’s father scolds her for going away and reminds her of her medical condition. He wants her to stop seeing Kenji. Athena apologizes but tells her father Kenji is one more reason for her to fight for her life. Kenji stops attending school. Athena and their friends are puzzled as to his whereabouts. Lucas reaches out to Kenneth and picks him and Kelay up to look for Kenji.

In the car, Kenneth asks Lucas what happened between Kenji and Athena. Lucas said that he was asked by Kenji to bring Athena to see him at a hospital. Upon arriving, Athena finds a confined Abi suffering from gastric cancer. Athena learns that Abi broke up with Kenji because of her illness to spare Kenji from the suffering. Lucas admits that he courted Abi knowing she still loved Kenji. Abi wakes up, apologizes to Athena, and asks her to take care of Kenji. Abi’s mother was the one who told Kenji about Abi’s condition. She begs him to help give Abi a reason to live. Athena and Kenji meet at the hallway. Wanting Abi to survive and be happy, Athena breaks up with him and parts ways. She later leaves for the United States, while Kenji and Abi get married and conceive Kenneth. Kelay and Kenneth are upset with the revelations of Lucas, when she suddenly receives a phone call and is told that Athena is now in her final moments. Kelay and Kenneth part ways with Kenneth promising that Athena and Kenji would meet again.

Kenneth finally locates his father in a hospital. An orderly hands Kenji’s belongings to him, among which is a letter he wrote for him. In the letter, Kenji writes that he decided to go to Legazpi to say goodbye to his memories with Athena and to atone for his shortcomings to Abi and Kenneth. When Kenji wakes up, the two reconcile. Days later, Kenneth takes Kenji to a house where he reunites with his old friends. A door opens and Kelay leads Athena out in a wheelchair to his shock. Athena and tells Kenji about her illness and tells him that his love kept her alive through the years. She says she is happy for Kenji and dies in his arms.

Some time after, Kelay wakes up to a phone call telling her that a flight has gone missing and Kenneth was onboard. When she goes to the airport, she makes a scene, shouting that her boyfriend is missing. Kenneth appears to her shock. Kenji also appears and admits being the one who called her. Kenneth asks her if they can have a great love story like Kenji and Athena.

Cast

Daniel Padilla at Celebrate Mega in Iceland 2016 (6).jpg
Daniel Padilla portrays young Kenji Delos Reyes/Kenneth Delos Reyes.
Kathryn Bernardo at the Celebrate Mega in Iceland, 2016.jpg
Kathryn Bernardo portrays young Athena Dizon/Kelay Dizon.
Rep. Richard Gomez (19th Congress).jpg
Richard Gomez portrays present Kenji Delos Reyes.

Several actors and actresses also made their cameo appearance in the film–including Karen Reyes as Bridesmaid, Matutina as Nana Buding, Hyubs Azarcon as Truck Driver, Pooh as News Reporter, Jojit Lorenzo and JM De Guzman as Airline Officers, Rayver Cruz, Patrick Sugui, Carl Ravanes, and Rasheed Rivero as the basketball players, Joross Gamboa and Ketchup Eusebio as the Coach, Janus del Prado as the Bus Ticket Vendor, Joem Bascon as hair stylist, Gerry Bricenio as Bus Conductor, and Olivia Cruz as the Doctor.

Release

Due to the film's huge success, it was screened internationally in selected countries like United States, Canada, Australia, and United Arab Emirates. [15] The film grossed $222,000 after 3 days of showing in North America [16] and after 10 days, the cumulative total was $570,000. [17] The total gross, from the 2-week US and 3-week Canada screenings as well as the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore screenings, is yet to be determined.

Reception

Critical response

Philbert Ortiz-Dy of Click the City gave a positive review in the film, stating that She's Dating the Gangster is at its best when it allows kids to be kids. Its portrayal of young, intensely romantic love is really charming, especially placed as it is in this wacky conception of its period setting. He also stated that "The narrative just can't support this pathos. The film begins to apply fantasy logic to really serious topics. [...] This kind of magical thinking just doesn’t mesh well with the real medical terms that the film just trots out." [18]

Box office

According to Star Cinema's advertising manager Mico del Rosario, the film gathered ₱15 million (US$340,000) on its first day of showing. [19] The film grossed ₱251 million [20] in the Philippines per the Annual Report filed by ABS-CBN to the SEC. The worldwide box office of the film is at ₱296 million. [21] With total gross $5,837,612 the movie hit No. 8 on the 2014 Philippine Yearly Box Office. [22]

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anne Curtis</span> Filipino-Australian actress (born 1985)

Anne Curtis-Smith is a Filipino actress, television host, entrepreneur and model. Known for her versatile work in film and television productions, she is one of the most successful and highest-paid Filipino actresses of her generation. She is a recipient of numerous accolades, including two FAMAS Awards, two Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, a Luna Award and four Box Office Entertainment Awards. She has been named multiple times by Tatler magazine as one of the most influential Filipinos in Asia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gerald Anderson</span> Filipino actor (born 1989)

Gerald Randolph Opsima Anderson Jr. is a Filipino actor and basketball player. He is managed and under contract to Star Magic, ABS-CBN's home based talent agency.

Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon is a Filipino actress, director and producer. She is known primarily for her dramatic roles in television and film. At age 3, she made her screen debut in the film God's Little Children (1986) and won her first acting award at the FAMAS Award for Best Child Actress in 1995. A prominent figure in television, she received wider recognition for her performances in the succeeding years such as Umulan Man O Umaraw (2000), Kung Mawawala Ka (2002), Encantadia (2005), Bakekang (2006), Impostora (2007) and Ika-6 na Utos (2016). Among her acclaimed films include Sabel (2004), Mulawin: The Movie (2005), Hustisya (2014) and Rainbow's Sunset (2018).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cristine Reyes</span> Filipino actress, model, dancer and endorser (born 1989)

Ara Marie Cristine Pascual Reyes is a Filipino actress. She has been dubbed as the "Ultimate Star" by the local media for her acting prowess and popularity. Her films have collectively earned ₱1.05 billion, making her one of the highest grossing Filipino box office stars this century.

<i>Gimik 2010</i> Filipino TV series or program

Gimik 2010 is a Philippine television series on ABS-CBN as part of Your Song weekly series. It is a reintroduction of the 1990s series Gimik.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kathryn Bernardo</span> Filipino actress (born 1996)

Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo is a Filipino actress. She began her career as a child actress, portraying young versions of lead characters in series such as It Might Be You (2003), Endless Love (2010) and Magkaribal (2010). She rose to superstardom after top-billing the remake of the classic Mara Clara (2010) with Julia Montes and has since established herself as one of the most popular and successful actors of the 21st century in the Philippines.

<i>Mara Clara</i> (2010 TV series) 2010 Filipino TV series or program

Mara Clara is a Philippine television drama broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is a remake of the 1992 Philippine television series of the same title. Directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan and Claudio "Tots" Sanchez-Mariscal IV, it stars Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida evening block from October 25, 2010, to June 3, 2011, replacing 1DOL and was replaced by Guns and Roses.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Julia Montes</span> Filipino actress (born 1995)

Mara Hautea Schnittka, known professionally as Julia Montes, is a Filipino actress. Known for playing strong female characters and romantic leads in a range of genres across film and television, she has received various accolades, including a FAMAS Award, two Gawad Tanglaw Awards, a PMPC Star Awards for Movies and a Box Office Entertainment Award. Yes! magazine named her one of the most influential celebrities in Philippine entertainment.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Daniel Padilla</span> Filipino actor and singer (born 1995)

Daniel John Elago Ford, known professionally as Daniel Padilla, is a Filipino actor and singer. Padilla is recognized as one of the most prominent young actors in the Philippines. He is a recipient of multiple accolades across television, film, and music, including the FAMAS Award for Best Actor and PMPC Star Award for Movie Actor of the Year, as well as three World Music Awards nominations.

<i>Got to Believe</i> 2013 Filipino TV series or program

Got to Believe is a Philippine television drama romantic series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, it stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on TFC from August 26, 2013 to March 7, 2014, replacing Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala and was replaced by Ikaw Lamang. The series finale, dubbed as the Best Ending Ever, was ranked #1 by Kantar Media nationwide TV rating.

Allen Dizon, is a Filipino actor, model and producer. A former member of the Viva Hot Men, Dizon has transitioned from his early years in daring roles to become an independent film actor and producer.

Sofia Louise Alejandre Andres is a Filipino actress. After appearing in several television commercials as a child, she first appeared as an actress at age 14 in the hit series, Princess and I. She has since gained both critical and commercial praise for her performances in a string of successful film and television series such as: She's Dating the Gangster (2014), Bagani (2018), Pusong Ligaw (2017) and Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig (2014).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joshua Garcia</span> Filipino actor (born 1997)

Joshua Espineli Garcia is a Filipino actor, dancer, and commercial model. He began his professional acting career in 2015 after being part of the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: All In as a contestant. He rose to prominence for his critically acclaimed performances in the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival top-grosser Vince and Kath and James and in the primetime series The Good Son. Garcia has starred in various TV series such as The Greatest Love (2016), Ngayon at Kailanman (2018), The Killer Bride (2019), and Unbreak My Heart (2023). He has also starred in the films Love You to the Stars and Back (2017), I Love You, Hater (2018), Ang Mga Kaibigan Ni Mama Susan (2023), and Un/Happy For You (2024).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Elisse Joson</span> Filipino actress, model, dancer and endorser (born 1996)

Maria Chriselle Elisse Joson Diuco is a Filipino actress, model and dancer.

<i>The Super Parental Guardians</i> 2016 Filipino film

The Super Parental Guardians is a 2016 Philippine action comedy film starring Vice Ganda and Coco Martin. The film is directed by Joyce Bernal and is under the production of Star Cinema. The film marks the second feature film collaboration between Coco and Vice after Beauty and the Bestie. This is Vice Ganda's first film without the involvement of VIVA Films and the first to be directed by Bernal since Wenn V. Deramas' death in February 2016. This also marks as Vice Ganda's first non-MMFF movie, together with Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers since This Guy's in Love with U Mare! in 2012.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Daniel Padilla filmography</span>

Daniel Padilla started his acting career in television as Daniel Ledesma in Gimik 2010, before landing the lead role Patrick Rivero in Growing Up (2011). Padilla finally starred in a critically acclaimed prime-time television series Princess and I (2012-2013), and garnering further recognition for appearing alongside Kathryn Bernardo in Got to Believe (2013-2014). Padilla began transition to more adult roles as Angelo Buenavista in ABS-CBN top seller international distribution program, remake of Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015). The role earned him first nomination at the 2015 PMPC Star Awards for Best Actor. All of his soap operas listed as the most watch Filipino television programs.

<i>The Hows of Us</i> 2018 film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina

The Hows of Us is a 2018 Filipino romantic comedy-drama film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. They were recognized as Phenomenal Box Office Stars and were given the Golden Jury Award and honors at the 50th Guillermo Box Office Entertainment Awards and received the Camera Obscura Award for their success worldwide.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KathNiel</span> Filipino acting duo

KathNiel was a love team consisting of Filipino actors Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. Together, they often appeared in several film and television series together as fictional couples. Their romantic relationship in real life was also the subject of public interest.

References

  1. 1 2 Blinkremz (May 9, 2014). "She's Dating The Gangster Casts Revealed (List)". Philippine News. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  2. 1 2 "She's Dating the Gangster shoots to the top of local bestseller lists!". Summit Media . May 22, 2013. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  3. 1 2 Sancon, Allan (January 29, 2014). "Kathryn Bernardo and Jethro Capariño to topbill movie version of the book She's Dating the Gangster". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  4. ↑ "What is '71614?'". ABS-CBN Corporation . Star Cinema. May 9, 2014. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  5. ↑ "She's Dating the Gangster (2014) – Running time". IMDb . Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  6. ↑ "She's Dating the Gangster (2014)". Box Office Mojo . Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  7. ↑ "She's Dating The Gangster (COMPLETED)". CandyMag.com. Summit Publishing Co., Inc. Archived from the original on October 28, 2014. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
  8. ↑ "She's Dating the Gangster". Wattpad . Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  9. ↑ Admin, MT (July 12, 2014). "' S H E ' S D AT I N G THE GANGSTER ' High expectations for KathNiel's romcom - The Manila Times Online". www.manilatimes.net. Archived from the original on February 19, 2017.
  10. ↑ "KathNiel to star in film version of 'She's Dating the Gangster'". Rappler . January 30, 2014. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  11. ↑ "First look: Daniel, Kathryn in 'She's Dating the Gangster'". ABS-CBN Corporation News. June 21, 2014. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  12. ↑ "VIDEO: She's Dating The Gangster Full Trailer". ABS-CBN Corporation . July 3, 2014. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  13. ↑ "WATCH: Kathryn, Daniel in 'She's Dating The Gangster' teaser". ABS-CBN Corporation News. June 28, 2014. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  14. 1 2 Dark Angel (July 2, 2014). "Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta to Join KathNiel's "She's Dating The Gangster"". Philippine News. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  15. ↑ "International Screening and Venues of She's Dating the Gangster". Star Cinema . ABS-CBN Corporation . Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  16. ↑ "MCN: The Weekend Report July 27, 2014". Leonard Klady. Movie City News. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
  17. ↑ "MCN: The Weekend Report August 3, 2014". Leonard Klady. Movie City News. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  18. ↑ Philber Ortiz-Dy (July 18, 2014). "She's Dating the Gangster Works Best When It Embraces Its Silliness". Click the City. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  19. ↑ Djdrea (July 17, 2014). "KathNiel's "She's Dating the Gangster" Earns P15M on First Day". Philippine News. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  20. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 15, 2017. Retrieved May 10, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  21. ↑ Belmonte, Maureen Marie (April 26, 2016). "Celebrating a Teen King: Five reasons Daniel Padilla is king". Push (in English and Filipino). ABS-CBN. Retrieved April 27, 2016. ...many are expecting the tandem to break their own box office record of P296 million for She's Dating the Gangster.
  22. ↑ "2014 Philippines Yearly Box Office". Box Office Mojo . Retrieved February 7, 2017
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.