A Very Good Girl

A Very Good Girl is a 2023 Philippine dark comedy film directed by Petersen Vargas, and written by Marionne Dominique Mancol, Daniel Saniana, and Jumbo Albano, based on a story by Mancol.[2] It stars Kathryn Bernardo and Dolly de Leon, with the supporting cast includes Kaori Oinuma, Jake Ejercito, and Angel Aquino.[3]

A Very Good Girl
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPetersen Vargas
Screenplay by
  • Marionne Dominique Mancol
  • Daniel S. Saniana
  • Jumbo A. Albano
Story byMarionne Dominique Mancol
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyNoel Teehankee
Edited byBenjamin Tolentino
Music byAndrew R. Florentino
Production
company
Distributed byStar Cinema
Release dates
  • September 27, 2023 (2023-09-27) (Philippines)
  • October 6, 2023 (2023-10-06) (United States)
Running time
117 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Languages
  • Filipino
  • English
Box office₱100 million[1]

Produced and released by Star Cinema, the film was theatrically released nationwide in the Philippines on September 27, 2023.

Plot

Cast
Kathryn Bernardo (pictured in 2016) and Dolly de Leon (pictured in 2023) played the lead roles of Philo and Mercy, respectively.

Production

In late March 2023, during Bernardo's new movie alert event that was shown through Star Magic's YouTube channel, it was announced that she is set to star with the globally acclaimed actress Dolly de Leon in a movie.[3]

The production began filming in May 2023[5] and officially wrapped late July 2023.[6]

Promotions and marketing

Pre-release

The official teaser of the film was released on August 4, 2023.[7] On August 11, 2023, a teaser poster was released and was seen in different social media platforms of Star Cinema and other related accounts.[8]

On August 23, 2023, a media conference was held. It was attended by the film's lead stars Kathryn Bernardo and Dolly de Leon, along with its cast members, creators, and director, Petersen Vargas. The official trailer and poster were also unveiled during the event.[9]

Release

A Very Good Girl was released in Philippine cinemas nationwide on September 27, 2023.[9] A day before its general release, a premiere night of the film was held at SM Megamall on September 26, 2023, and it was attended by the film's cast and crew members including the lead stars Kathryn Bernardo and Dolly de Leon, and director Petersen Vargas.[10] The event was also attended by many of ABS-CBN's homegrown talents including music groups BGYO and BINI as well as GMA Network's resident talents Alden Richards, Mavy Legaspi, and Kyline Alcantara, and veteran actor Ronaldo Valdez.[10]

Overseas release

A Very Good Girl was released in the United States on October 6, 2023.[9][11] It was previously scheduled for October 13, 2023.[12] Two days before the general release for American audiences, a Hollywood premiere was held at the Pacific Design Theater in West Hollywood on October 4, 2023, with the attendance of the lead stars, ABS-CBN executives, and Filipino-American celebrities including social media personality and influencer Bretman Rock, actress Ginger Gonzaga, and drag queen Manila Luzon.[13]

Reception

Box office

The film earned a total of ₱10 million from over 250 cinemas in the Philippines on its opening day.[14] The film has earned over ₱40 million in its opening weekend as of September 30, 2023.[15] As of October 10, 2023, the film has earned ₱100 million.

Critical response

Film critic Fred Hawson, writing for ABS-CBN News, gave the film a rating of 8 out of 10 stars and praised the performances of Bernardo and de Leon, further adding: "This was quite a roller-coaster ride of a film with an over-the-top camp value, with haute couture dresses and high society production design all the way."[16]

Wanggo Gallaga of ClickTheCity.com gave the film 4 stars out of 5 stars and he wrote: "This movie was such a joy for me to watch because it was not what I was expecting (and I loved that), even if it ended the way I think a Star Cinema movie would end. The film was crazy and irreverent, and I thought it could have even pushed it more. But where it went is already a step forward. And at the very center of it all, A Very Good Girl is so enjoyable because of Kathryn Bernardo’s commitment to the character and the genre. This is a superstar turn."[17]

References
  1. "'A Very Good Girl' earns more than P100 million". ABS-CBN News. October 10, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  2. Abad, Ysa (May 28, 2023). "LOOK: Kathryn Bernardo, Dolly de Leon start filming 'A Very Good Girl'". Rappler. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  3. Baylon, Khryzztine Joy (March 28, 2023). "Kathryn Bernardo co-stars with Dolly de Leon in upcoming film 'A Very Good Girl'". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  4. "'A VERY GOOD GIRL' CAST REVEALED: Here are the stars joining Kathryn Bernardo and Dolly de Leon! | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  5. Pasajol, Anne (May 26, 2023). "Kathryn Bernardo, Dolly de Leon begin filming for 'A Very Good Girl'". Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  6. "Kathryn Bernardo, Dolly de Leon done filming 'A Very Good Girl'". ABS-CBN News. July 25, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  7. "Kathryn Bernardo, Dolly de Leon go dark and dangerous in 'A Very Good Girl' teaser | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  8. Matalog, Patricia (August 14, 2023). "LOOK: Fan anticipation reaches fever pitch as 'A Very Good Girl' teaser poster is released!". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  9. "Kathryn finds 'mother' in Dolly in 'A Very Good Girl' official trailer". ABS-CBN News. August 24, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  10. "LOOK: Stars show support at "A Very Good Girl" premiere". ABS-CBN News. September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  11. Yee, Lawrence (September 12, 2023). "Filipino Drama 'A Very Good Girl' Sets US Release Date (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  12. "'A Very Good Girl' coming to US cinemas in October". ABS-CBN News. August 31, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  13. Cabrera-Paraiso, Janelle Roa (October 6, 2023). "Celeb Guests at the "A Very Good Girl" Hollywood Premiere". Metro. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  14. "'A Very Good Girl' earns over P10M on first day". News.ABS-CBN.com. September 28, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  15. "Kathryn Bernardo happy with success of 'A Very Good Girl'". ABS-CBN News. September 30, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  16. Hawson, Fred (September 27, 2023). "Movie review: 'A Very Good Girl' offers quite a roller-coaster ride". News.ABS-CBN.com. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  17. Gallaga, Wanggo (October 2, 2023). "MOVIE REVIEW: Kathryn Bernardo delivers a true superstar turn in the cynical and campy 'A Very Good Girl'". ClickTheCity.com. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
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