Sosyal Climbers

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Sosyal Climbers
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Directed by Jason Paul Laxamana [1]
Written byJason Paul Laxamana
Jericho Aguado
Produced byJason Paul Laxamana
Starring
Production
company
Distributed by Netflix
Release date
  • February 27, 2025 (2025-02-27)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguagesFilipino
English

Sosyal Climbers is a 2025 romantic comedy film produced, written and directed by Jason Paul Laxamana. [2] It stars Maris Racal and Anthony Jennigs [3] in their film debut as a love team. [4] [5] [6]

Contents

The film released worldwide in Netflix on February 27, 2025, and it debuted at the number 1 spot on Netflix's top 10 movies in the Philippines. [7]

Synopsis

Jessa and Ray find themselves in a huge debt after they were scammed. The situation seems hopeless at first, but then they get the chance to get the money they need. Using false identities, the couple manages to gain a foothold in the world of high society. Jessa and Ray seem not far from the life they wanted, but their charade requires a lot of cunning and threatens to be exposed at any time, while their morals and relationship are put to the test.

Cast

Production

The project was first pitched by filmmaker Jason Paul Laxamana and ABS-CBN Studios to Netflix in late 2022. [2]

Release

The film was digitally released on Netflix on February 27, 2025. [10] It is the first Netflix original film that is co-produced with ABS-CBN Studios. [11] [12]

Reception

Riya Singh of Leisure Byte gave the film a rating of 3 out of 5 stars and she said;

While the film brings its share of love and laughter for the audience, the idealistic ending only adds to the finishing touches of this story. A good enough watch, but not something that is memorable. [13]

Goldwin Reviews gave the film a 1 star over 5 star and wrote;

They keep climbing to overcome their mountain of issues, but this movie just pulls them down. [14]

References

  1. Tomada, Nathalie (March 4, 2025). "Direk JP Laxamana on why MaThon's chemistry is a 10/10". The Philippine Star . Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Cerezo, Anna (February 27, 2025). "Sosyal Climbers' director Jason Paul Laxamana sees long term success for 'Mathon' tandem". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs . Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  3. Purnell, Christopher (January 31, 2025). "Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings go all-out with torrid kissing in 1st leading movie 'Sosyal Climbers'". The Philippine Star . Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  4. Mallorca, Hannah (March 1, 2025). "Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings go beyond 'kilig,' romance in 'Sosyal Climbers'". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  5. Villanueva, Angelica (February 1, 2025). "Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings are 'Sosyal Climbers'". Manila Standard . Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  6. "Maris Racal at Anthony Jennings pinuri dahil sa pelikulang 'Sosyal Climbers'". ABS-CBN News . February 28, 2025.
  7. "ABS-CBN Studios dominate Netflix PH as "Incognito" and "Sosyal Climbers" both hit No. 1". ABS-CBN Corporation . March 6, 2025. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  8. Reyes, Juno (January 30, 2025). "Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings to lead new Netflix movie 'Sosyal Climbers'". Rappler . Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  9. Cavajal, Dolly Anne (March 6, 2025). "A vindication for Maris and Anthony". The Philippine Star . Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  10. "Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings star in Netflix's 'Sosyal Climbers'". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs . January 30, 2025. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  11. Requintina, Robert (January 30, 2025). "Netflix drops official trailer for Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings movie 'Sosyal Climbers'". Manila Bulletin . Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  12. Kring-Schreifels, Jake (February 22, 2025). "New releases on Netflix this week: Maris Racal's 'Sosyal Climbers' and more". Philippine Daily Inquirer USA. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  13. Singh, Riya (February 27, 2025). "Sosyal Climbers Review: Forgettable But Entertaining Rom-Com". Leisure Byte. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  14. "SOSYAL CLIMBERS". Goldwin Reviews. Retrieved March 6, 2025.