A Journey is a 2024 Philippine drama film directed by RC Delos Reyes from a story and screenplay written by Rona Lean Sales, with Erwin Blanco co-wrote the former. It stars Paolo Contis, Kaye Abad and Patrick Garcia in their comeback movie. The film features one of the Philippines' iconic rivers, located in Pagsanjan, Laguna, where Paolo, Kaye, Patrick and Desiree del Valle shoot their television teen drama series Tabing Ilog.[1]
| A Journey | |
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 Promotional release poster | |
| Directed by | RC Delos Reyes |
| Screenplay by | Rona Lean Sales |
| Story by |
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| Produced by | Paolo Contis |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Tom Redoble |
| Edited by | Noah Tonga |
| Music by | Jessie Lasaten |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
Release date |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Languages | Filipino English |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (April 2024) |
Cast
edit- Paolo Contis as Bryan
- Kaye Abad as Shane
- Patrick Garcia as Kristoffer/Tupe
- Jimmy Santos as Mr. T
- Ogie Alcasid as Himself
- Desiree del Valle as Juana Korrinne
- Malou Crisologo as Anna
- Ogie Diaz as Showbiz Reporter
- Loi Villarama as Showbiz Reporter
- Ava Mendez as Star Gomez
- Marty Marcelo as Tupe's Manager
- Emir Delos Santos as Josh
- Allan Villafuerte as Businessman
- Shailien Militante as Young Shane
- Enzo Osorio as Young Bryan
- Jeremiah Cruz as Young Tupe
- Althea Cuestas as Highschool Jane
- Peter Von Llona as Highschool Bryan
Production
editThe film was announced by Mavx Productions in April 2023.[2]
The production along with Paolo Contis, Kaye Abad, Patrick Garcia and Jimmy Santos started filming in Penguin, Tasmania, Australia on July 15, 2023.[3] They also shot in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija, Quezon City and Pagsanjan, Laguna.
Soundtrack
edit| A Journey: Motion Picture Official Soundtrack | |
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| Soundtrack album by Vanessa Garcia | |
| Released | April 5, 2024 |
| Recorded | 2024 |
| Length | 3:16 |
| Label | Mavx Productions |
- The official soundtrack was released on April 5, 2024, and can be stream on Spotify and Apple Music.[4]
Release
editThe film was released worldwide in Netflix on April 12, 2024.[5]
Reception
editThe movie received a score of 67 out 100 from 12 reviews according to review aggregator website Kritikultura, indicating generally positive reviews.[6]
Goldwin Reviews gave the film a rating of 4 out of 5 rating and said, Regardless of the ending, it's still the journey that counts—and this film made us feel its worth.[7]
Suvo Pyne of High on Films gave the film 3½ stars out of 5 stars and wrote: A Journey takes some bold decisions and makes its entire story mean something else. It gives death the fearful respect it deserves. For this alone, A Journey should deserve some praise.[8]
Lori Meek of Ready Steady Cut gave the film a rating of 3 over 5 rating and said: a movie doesn't need to have a never-before-seen synopsis to be good. And that's precisely what A Journey is. It's a touching story about three childhood friends finding meaning in their lives in the face of devastating adversity.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Why 'A Journey' deserves a stream". SunStar. April 14, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ "'Tabing Ilog' stars Kaye Abad, Paolo Contis, Patrick Garcia reunite in new film". Rappler. May 1, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ Calanog, Dale (July 17, 2023). "Paolo Contis, Kaye Abad, Patrick Garcia start filming in Australia for reunion movie". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne (April 7, 2024). "Watch the music video of 'Tabing Ilog,' the OST of the film 'A Journey'". GMA News. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ "A Journey (2024)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ "A Journey (2024) critic reviews". Kritikultura. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ "A JOURNEY". Goldwin Reviews. 13 April 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ Pyne, Suvo (April 14, 2024). "A Journey (2024) 'Netflix' Movie Review: Wears Its Heart and Influences on Its Sleeve". High on Films. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ Meek, Lori (April 12, 2024). "'A Journey' Review – A Beautiful Yet Tragic Tale Of Death, Life, And Love". Ready Steady Cut. Retrieved April 20, 2024.