Monday First Screening is a 2023 Philippine romantic comedy directed by Benedict Mique and written by Mique and Aya Anunciacion. It Stars Ricky Davao, Gina Alajar. the film is about two elderly individual who find love while watching a free movie every Monday in a cinema.[1][2]
| Monday First Screening | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Benedict Mique |
| Screenplay by | Benedict Mique Aya Anunciacion |
| Produced by | Billy Ray Gamboa Caesar Vallejos |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Owen Berico |
| Edited by | Noah Tonga |
| Music by | Pearlsha Abubakar |
Production companies | NET25 Films Lonewolf Films |
| Distributed by | Regal Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Cast
edit- Ricky Davao as Bobby[3]
- Gina Alajar as Lydia[4]
- Ian Ignacio
- Che Ramos
- Soliman Cruz
- Ruby Ruiz
- Reign Parani
- Allen Abrenica
- David Minemoto
- Joy Cerro
Release
editThe film was released nationwide in 100 cinemas on August 30, 2023, distributed by Regal Entertainment under NET25 Films Banner.[5]
Reception
editFred Hawson of ABS-CBNnews.com rate the film 7 out of 10 and wrote: Veteran award-winning film actors, Gina Alajar and Ricky Davao were both radiant, raising this film up another level with their winsome sincerity. Their romantic chemistry as Lydia and Bobby felt very real and thrilling, so delightful to watch in their carefree scenes.[6]
Mario Bautista of Journal News gave the film a positive feedback and wrote: Monday First Screening shows that in love, age doesn’t really matter. A heartwarming romance between two senior citizens, it definitely demonstrates that love is ageless and knows no bounds.[7]
Jun Mendoza of Letterboxd gave the film 3 stars and wrote: Great idea at its core and was successful in giving us this kilig rom-com with mature protagonists. But it needed improvement on its storytelling and pacing as there was one instance wherein all other supporting characters were trauma dumping on Gina Alajar's character which through off that path.[8]
Accolades
edit| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72nd FAMAS Award | Best Supporting Actor | Soliman Cruz | Nominated | [9] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Ruby Ruiz | Nominated | |||
| 40th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Star Award for Movie Actress of the Year | Gina Alajar | Nominated | [10] |
References
edit- ^ "Monday First Screening (2023)". ClickTheCity.com. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Daza, Pat P (August 28, 2023). "Monday First Screening not a movie for seniors only". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Abad, Penny (August 25, 2023). "'MONDAY FIRST SCREENING' NINA RICKY DAVAO AT GINA ALAJAR NAKAKA-INLAB!". Net 25. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (August 23, 2023). "Loveteam nina Gina Alajar at Ricky Davao sa 'Monday First Screening' lumebel sa pagpapakilig ng BarDa at DonBelle". Bandera News Philippines. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ "NET25 Films makes World of Cinema debut with 'Monday First Screening' starring Ricky Davao and Gina Alajar". Manila Standard. June 20, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Hawson, Fred (September 5, 2023). "Movie review: Ricky Davao, Gina Alajar radiate in 'Monday First Screening'". ABS-CBNnews.com. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Bautista, Mario (September 14, 2023). "Review of engaging senior citizens romcom, 'Monday First Screening'". Journal News. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
- ^ Mendoza, Jun (August 30, 2023). "Monday First Screening (2023) review". Letterboxd. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ Philippines Star (May 6, 2024). "LIST: Here are the nominees for the 72nd FAMAS awards". Philippine Star Life. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Krishnan, Ganiel (July 22, 2024). "40th Star Awards for Movies celebrates decades of excellence in Philippine cinema". News.ABS-CBN.com. Retrieved July 24, 2024.