I Love You, Goodbye (film)
I Love You, Goodbye is a 2009 Filipino film starring Gabby Concepcion, Angelica Panganiban, Derek Ramsay and Kim Chiu. It is produced and released by Star Cinema. It is also the official entry of Star Cinema to the 35th Metro Manila Film Festival.
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| Directed by | Laurice Guillen |
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| Cinematography | Lee Briones-Meily |
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| Music by | Von de Guzman |
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| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Budget | ₱25 million |
| Box office | ₱94.3 million[1] (Official 2009 MMFF run) ₱120 million (Official Domestic run) |
The film was also shown in select cities in the United States in January 2010 via ABS-CBN International.
Plot
Lizelle Jimenez is in a relationship with surgeon Adrian Benitez. Everything appears to be going well until Adrian's daughter from a previous marriage, Ysa, arrives from abroad and lives with them. Ysa showes her dislike for Lizelle, unbeknownst to Adrian.
Adrian is sued for malpractice and the investigation starts to cause conflict in Adrian and Lizelle's relationship. Feeling unwanted, Lizelle finds comfort in the seductive photographer and ex-boyfriend Gary Angeles, who is now dating Ysa. Lizelle and Gary rekindle their romance, with the latter admitting that he dated Ysa to get back with Lizelle. Ysa tries to win Gary's heart but Gary admits that he loves someone else.
Lizelle and Gary decide to elope, but Lizelle is stood up. Lizelle returns to Adrian and asks to marry him. During the wedding preparations, a lawyer informs Lizelle that Gary has died and named her his sole beneficiary of Gary. Adrian goes home to see Lizelle crying, admitting she tried to leave him for Gary, but he didn't show up. Adrian tells her that he knows Gary because he tried to treat him before he died.
Adrian recounts his story, admitting to Lizelle that he knew she was meeting Gary and planned to leave him. He then confronted Gary. While arguing, Gary tried to cross the road but was struck by a car and died shortly after.
After Lizelle asks for forgiveness, they resolve their problems and proceed with the marriage. Lizelle is shown laying flowers at Gary's tomb before walking away hand in hand with Adrian.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Gabby Concepcion as Adrian Benitez
- Angelica Panganiban as Lizelle Jimenez
- Derek Ramsay as Gary Angeles
- Kim Chiu as Ysa Benitez[2]
Supporting cast
- Angel Aquino as Valerie Benitez
- Joem Bascon as Raul
- Matet de Leon as Melai
- Ketchup Eusebio as Jimbo
- Janna Dominguez as Connie
- Liza Lorena as Melinda
- Arlene Muhlach as Claire
- Ces Quesada as Manang
- Cris Villanueva as Arthur
- Chinggoy Alonzo† as Dr. Eduardo Vicencio
Reception
Gross
I Love You Goodbye grossed a total of ₱94.2 million as of January 7, 2010, where the film fest officially closed. It took the second spot in terms of box-office performance. The film came right after Ang Panday, which grossed ₱99.4 million.[3] And as of January 15, 2010, the film had grossed ₱108 million, according to the statement released by Star Cinema. It became one of the most successful romantic-drama movies from Star Cinema.[4]
Feedbacks
The movie received positive feedback. Angelica Panganiban's acting was excellent as expected by many. Kim Chiu's performance was subtle as the villain. Her character brought about the movie's conflict. Both actresses received positive reviews on their performance.
Awards and nominations
| Award Giving Body | Award | Recipient | Result |
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| 35th Metro Manila Film Festival[5] | 2nd Best Festival Picture | I Love You, Goodbye | Won |
| Best Original Story | Vanessa Valdez, Kris Gazmen, Karen Ramos | Won | |
| Best Cinematography | Lee Briones Meily | Won | |
| Best Film Editor | Manet Dayrit, Efren Jarlego | Won | |
| Best Actress | Angelica Panganiban | Nominated | |
| Best Actor | Gabby Concepcion and Derek Ramsay | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Kim Chiu | Nominated | |
| 12th Gawad PASADO Awards | Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktor (Best Supporting Actor) | Derek Ramsay | Won |
| 26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies[6] | Movie of the Year | I Love You, Goodbye | Nominated |
| Best Direction | Laurice Guillen | Nominated | |
| Best Actress | Angelica Panganiban | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay | Laurice Guillen, Mark Meily, and Karen Ramos | Nominated | |
| Best Cinematography | Lee Meily | Nominated | |
| Best Editing | Manet Dayrit | Nominated | |
| Best Production Design | Edgar Martin Littaua | Nominated | |
| Best Original Score | Von De Guzman | Nominated | |
| Best Sound Mixing | Albert Michael Idioma | Nominated |
References
- "Ang Panday is the official top grosser of the 35th Metro Manila Film Festival". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 7, 2010.
- Fionna Acaba (29 December 2009). "Kim Chiu admits she was nervous about her role in I Love You, Goodbye". ABS-CBN Interactive Inc. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- Erwin Santiago & Nora Calderon (8 January 2010). "Ang Panday is the official top grosser of the 35th Metro Manila Film Festival". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- Jocelyn Dimaculangan (15 January 2010). "PEP EXCLUSIVE: Star Cinema reveals box-office gross of its films in 2009". Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- Jeffrey Osoc (30 December 2009). "35th Metro Manila Film Fest winners unveiled". Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- Mell T Navarro (17 March 2010). "PMPC announces nominees for the 26th Star Awards for Movies". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
