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A Second Chance (2015 film)
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Wikipedia article
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| director = Cathy Garcia-Molina
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| music = Cesar Francis S. Concio
| cinematography = Noel Teehankee
| editing = Marya Ignacio
| studio = ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.
| distributor = Star Cinema
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| runtime = 130 minutes
| country = Philippines
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'A Second Chance' is a 2015 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. The film is the sequel to Molina's 2007 film 'One More Chance'.[http://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/movies/a-second-chance/latest-news/movie-queen-bea-alonzo-returns-for-one-more-chance-sequel Movie Queen Bea Alonzo returns for 'One More Chance' sequel]. Starcinema.abs-cbn.com (9 October 2015). Retrieved on 2015-11-29.[http://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/movies/a-second-chance/latest-news/popoy-basha-return-a-second-chance Popoy, Basha return for 'A Second Chance']. Starcinema.abs-cbn.com (28 October 2015). Retrieved on 2015-11-29.
The film, upon its release in the Philippines, is a box office success earned in its opening day. A Second Chance also receive generally favorable reviews from film critics and audiences. On its 4th week, the film earned more than worldwide to become the sixth highest-grossing Filipino film of all time.
Synopsis
In the continuation of Popoy and Basha's love story from 'One More Chance', we find the couple walking down the aisle and vowing to love each other "forever" and "ever." 'A Second Chance' explores the realities and intricacies of Popoy and Basha's married life. We find Popoy as a failed achiever, struggling to keep his business and self-esteem intact, while Basha has given up so much in her life to keep their marriage together.
Cast
Lead Cast
* John Lloyd Cruz as Engineer Rodolfo "Popoy" Gonzales Jr.* Bea Alonzo as Architect Belinda "Basha" Eugenio-Gonzales
Supporting cast
* Dimples Romana as Kristine "Krizzy" Del Rosario* Janus Del Prado as Chinno Marquez
* James Blanco as Kenneth Del Rosario
* Bea Saw as Angeline "Anj" Tan
* Ahron Villena as JP
* Khalil Ramos as Noel
* Melissa Mendez as Elvie
* Al Tantay as Tito Willie
* Shamaine Buencamino as Rose
* Karen Dematera as Jacque
* Denise Joaquin as Guia
* Arlene Tolibas as Tansing
Special participation
* Billy Crawford as Pedro Gonzales* Arci Muoz as Arah Cervantes
* Sue Ramirez as Marie
Production
Pre-production
Release
'A Second Chance' was released in the Philippines on 25 November 2015. The film also premiered in major cities in Europe starting 5 December 2015.
Marketing
Star Cinema released a series of promotional materials at their personal account to promote the film. On 17 August 2015, the studio released a teaser of the film, which was followed by the first theatrical teaser on 2 November 2015 and a new and longer teaser on 14 November 2015.
Reception
Box office
The film was a box office success on its opening day, earning a total of from over 250 cinemas nationwide.[http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/22280/updated-john-lloyd-cruz-bea-alonzo39s-a-second-chance-earns-p433-million-on-opening-day 'A Second Chance' earns P43.3M on opening day]. PEP.ph (25 November 2015). Retrieved on 2015-11-30. Based upon the Philippine box office records, the movie beat out the 2015 record of the romantic comedy movie Crazy Beautiful You.[http://philnews.ph/2015/11/26/a-second-chance-highest-grossing-non-mmff-movie-debut-with-p43-3-million- "A Second Chance" Highest Grossing Non-MMFF Movie Debut with P43.3 Million Earnings]. Philnews.ph (26 November 2015). Retrieved on 2015-11-30. As of 27 November 2015, the film has earned . On 29 November 2015, A Second Chance grossed .[http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/113815-bea-alonzo-john-lloyd-cruz-a-second-chance-movie WATCH: John Lloyd, Bea on 'One More Chance' fans, what convinced them to do 'Second Chance']. Rappler.com (24 November 2015). Retrieved on 2015-11-30. Major cinemas nationwide reported that they added more midnight screenings of the movie "due to the deluge of audience in the evening."[http://philnews.ph/2015/11/26/a-second-chance-highest-grossing-non-mmff-movie-debut-with-p43-3-million-earnings/ "A Second Chance" Highest Grossing Non-MMFF Movie Debut with P43.3 Million Earnings]. Philnews.ph (26 November 2015). Retrieved on 2015-11-30.As of 30 November 2015, the film has already grossed , 6 days since its initial release in the Philippines. After 10 days of its release, ABS CBN reported that the movie has passed the mark. More than 4 weeks after its release, Star Cinema has announced that the film has already grossed more than worldwide making it the first Filipino film to reach the mark.
Critical reception
The film received generally favorable reviews.Francis Joseph Cruz of Rappler.com writes, "Thankfully, A Second Chance gives honesty a chance within the business of weaving fables out of the romantic affairs of fictional people. In fact, it is almost a thorough middle-class drama, one that is as sensitive to the unwieldy aspirations of millennial couples as it is to the expectations of its paying audience. Its audacious mix of genre standards with an acute sense of belongingness in this real world of economic ambitions that are almost often betrayed is sincerely rewarding."
Philberty Dy of ClickTheCity rates the movie 4 out of 5 stating, "They break through the barrier of artificiality, and deliver bits of emotion that cannot be ignored. And thats really something, even given the flaws."Ortiz, Philbert. (2015-11-26) [http://www.clickthecity.com/movies/a/28156/movie-review-a-second-chance-delivers-moments-of-devastating-honesty A Second Chance Movie Review A Second Chance Delivers Moments of Devastating Honesty @ ClickTheCity.com Movies]. Clickthecity.com. Retrieved on 2015-12-23.
Atty. Ferdinand Topacio asserted in his review posted in Fashionpulis.com that, "A Second Chance is a cut above the rest, intelligent yet entertaining, and everything is above par: direction, editing and writing. The acting part is a given, with two of today's best in the field John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo playing the leads."[http://www.fashionpulis.com/2015/12/readers-review-second-chance.html Reader's Review: A Second Chance]. Fashion PULIS (2015-12-08). Retrieved on 2015-12-23.
Irish Eden Belleza of 'Gulf News' in Dubai criticized the film's focus on the two main casts who, according to her, dominated almost every scenes in the movie, and wrote "The movie could have added a little more depth to the characters." However, she said that "for those in rocky relationships looking for reassurance that there is hope at the end of the tunnel and, well, a second chance, this is one feel-good movie they should watch."Review: A Second Chance | GulfNews.com
International release
Star Cinema announced that the film will be released in Europe starting 5 December 2015. This is after ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio announced during the recently held iEmmys in New York City that the Kapamilya network and its international arm, The Filipino Channel (TFC), will soon "raise the curtain for more Pinoy greats at Europes major theaters." 'A Second Chance' will be screened in Vue Cinemas in the United Kingdom and via other major theaters in Milan, Rome, Messina, Padova, Paris, Madrid, and Vienna starting 5 and 6 December. it was also shown in Singapore from 12 to 13 December 2015.
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