In the Name of Love (2011)

Movie review

In the Name of Love (2011)

Directed by Olivia Lamasan

At first, Olivia Lamasan's In the Name of Love, seems to be a combination of a Pinoy teleserye and a television commercial: familiar plot yet lovely cinematography. You can tell that the shots and angles are well thought of, and that the editing adds to the appealing visuals of the film, all of which are evident as the story unfolds.

Like any other Pinoy films that are offered lately, this movie gives us several topics: OFW life, rekindled love, predictable redemption, interlaced with numerous backstories. Nevertheless, it's the familiar 'family intervention' that gets in the way of our two protagonists. 

Both Angel Locsin and Aga Muhlach showcase their believable characterizations, washing away the issue of age difference or assumption of lack of chemisty between the two because apparently, it is there- evidently-, especially in those intense and sensuous scenes. 

Surprisingly, with the kind of Pinoy love stories that are shown lately, In the Name of Love, is heart-tugging. It is poignant, but one that does not necessarily exaggerate. It is intense yet not directly snd always melodramatic.

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Not tragic ending, which for me, could have been more touching, if it were simply a tragedy. Well, typical Pinoy love stories (as expected) both protagonists end up together, and alive...alive...alive forevermore, despite the many even ifs. ;p