Seth Fedelin (left) and Francine Diaz in the course of the premiere night time of “My Future You.” Picture: Courtesy of Regal Leisure Inc.
A love story transcending time is an outdated story in cinema. However the Francine Diaz– and Seth Fedelin-led “My Future You” goes past romance, telling the story of two folks struggling to search out themselves from completely different timelines till discovering readability in one another.
“My Future You,” which is likely one of the entries of the fiftieth Metro Manila Movie Pageant (MMFF), is a narrative between Lex (Fedelin) and Karen (Diaz) who meet on a courting app, solely to find that the latter is 15 years forward of him—with the comet tying their fates collectively.
Whereas it’s clear that Lex fell in love with Karen at first sight, the latter was caught up with the separation of her dad and mom, and her mom planning to marry her new associate. This prompted Lex—who was coping with household issues as properly—to set his romantic emotions apart to work with Karen in rewriting their future. However with each change comes a drastic flip of occasions in their very own households which finally reminds them to just accept their households’ imperfections as it’s.
Romance has at all times been the point of interest of a love story. In typical romantic vogue, love is usually portrayed because the drive that conquers all obstacles. However “My Future You” permits Diaz and Fedelin’s characters to undergo silent cries and expertise their respective impolite awakening as people till their romance absolutely takes over.
Seth Fedelin and Francine Diaz in the course of the fiftieth MMFF Parade of Stars. Picture: Courtesy of Regal Leisure Inc.
This method rests on Diaz and Fedelin to ship. Armed along with her expertise as a baby actress, Diaz’s consideration to element is mirrored in her portrayal of Karen, as she made certain that her character portrays the nuances of a kid who merely needed to deliver her dad and mom again collectively.
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Fedelin’s portrayal of Lex, alternatively, began sluggish and awkward in his first set of scenes. However because the movie progresses, he is ready to captivate the viewers along with his efficiency, particularly as he appears again at his efforts to search out his means into Karen’s timeline.
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The movie additionally confirmed how a lot Diaz and Fedelin put in lots of effort to make sure that their characters have been dealt with with care. As quickly because the romance kicks off, their tiny smiles, heart-eyed gazes, supply of candy traces (together with a few of its tacky dialogues), and indicators pointing to like are indicators of the actors claiming their title as a formidable love crew.
Time journey is an overdone theme in love tales. Regardless of this, there was a aware effort to make sure that Lex and Karen’s private tales have been as equally vital because the romance in itself. Whereas the unfastened ends of their love story have been principally informed by Lex’s (Fedelin) viewpoint—together with how the previous unwittingly performed a task in Karen’s actions, milestones, and interior pains—it was a surprisingly heartwarming movie that reels viewers within the development of the leads as characters and actors.
Regardless of Lex and Karen’s development as people, the storyline wants extra scenes to seal the love story between the central characters. Diaz and Fedelin’s chemistry performed an enormous half in ensuring the romance is there however the story itself must increase extra on why the viewers must root for them to be collectively. Lex’s narration of how he managed to meet up with Karen was a aware effort. Nevertheless, the story wants extra scenes to indicate his actions as proof of their future. On the identical time, Karen’s point-of-view towards her love for Lex both wants extra scenes or traces proving that she, too, feels the identical.
Whereas particulars of the movie’s story depart a lot to be desired, Diaz and Fedelin’s performances made up for it as they paid consideration to painting their characters all the way down to the tiniest element.
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Regardless of its flaws, “My Future You” stays a heartwarming love story that brings within the feels. The movie is obvious proof that Diaz and Fedelin are able to tackle larger initiatives and make their mark not solely as an onscreen pairing but additionally as actors.
The MMFF entry additionally stars Christian Vazquez, Almira Muhlach, Peewee O’Hara, Bodjie Pascua, Mosang, and Vance Larena. It will likely be screened in theaters from December 25 to Jan. 7, 2024.