A Second Chance (2015 film)

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Danish film, see A Second Chance (2014 film).

A Second Chance

Theatrical release poster

Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina

Written by  Carmi G. Raymundo

Produced by  Charo Santos-Concio

Starring  John Lloyd Cruz

Cinematogra Noel Teehankee

Edited by Marya Ignacio

Music by Cesar Francis S. Concio

Production ABS-CBN Film Productions,

Distributed Star Cinema

Release date  November 25, 2015

Running time 130 minutes[1]

Country Philippines

Language  Filipino

Box office  ₱43.3 million (opening

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.[4][5]
The film, upon its release in the Philippines, was a box office success, earning ₱43
million on its opening day. A Second Chance also received generally favorable
reviews from film critics and audiences. On its 4th week, the film earned more
than ₱556 million worldwide to become the sixth highest-grossing Filipino film of all
time.
Synopsis
[edit]
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
[edit]
Lead Cast
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 John Lloyd Cruz as Engineer Rodolfo "Popoy" Gonzales Jr.
 Bea Alonzo as Architect Belinda "Basha" Eugenio-Gonzales
Supporting cast
[edit]
 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
[edit]
 Billy Crawford as Pedro Gonzales
 Arci Muñoz as Arah Cervantes
 Sue Ramirez as Marie
Production
[edit]
Pre-production
[edit]
Release
[edit]
A Second Chance was released in the Philippines on November 25, 2015. The film
also premiered in major cities in Europe starting December 5, 2015.
Marketing
[edit]
Star Cinema released a series of promotional materials at their personal account to
promote the film. On August 17, 2015, the studio released a teaser of the film,
[6]
which was followed by the first theatrical teaser on November 2, 2015 [7] and a
new and longer teaser on November 14, 2015.[8]
Reception
[edit]
Box office
[edit]
The film was a box office success on its opening day, earning a total of ₱43.3
million from over 250 cinemas nationwide.[9] Based upon the Philippine box office
records, the movie beat out the ₱32 million 2015 record of the romantic comedy
movie Crazy Beautiful You.[10] As of November 27, 2015, the film has earned ₱100
million. On November 29, 2015, A Second Chance grossed ₱200 million.[11] Major
cinemas nationwide reported that they added more midnight screenings of the
movie "due to the deluge of audience in the evening." [12] As of November 30, 2015,
the film has already grossed ₱300 million, 6 days since its initial release in the
Philippines.[13][14] After 10 days of its release, ABS CBN reported that the movie has
passed the ₱400 million mark.[15] More than 4 weeks after its release, Star Cinema
has announced that the film has already grossed more
than ₱556,000,000.00 worldwide making it the first Filipino film to reach the ₱500
million mark.[16][17]
Critical reception
[edit]
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."[18]
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
that’s really something, even given the flaws." [19]
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." [20]
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."[21]
International release
[edit]
Star Cinema announced that the film will be released in Europe starting December
5, 2015.[22] 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 Europe’s major theaters." [23] 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
December 5 and 6.[23] it was also shown in Singapore from December 12 to 13,
2015.[24]
References
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1. ^ "A SECOND CHANCE (12A)". British Board of Film Classification.
December 3, 2015. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
2. ^ "Philippines Box Office Dec 9-13, 2015". Box Office Mojo.
Retrieved December 30, 2015.
3. ^ "MCN: The Weekend Report December 13th, 2015". Leonard Klady.
Movie City News. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
4. ^ Movie Queen Bea Alonzo returns for 'One More Chance'
sequel[permanent dead link]. Starcinema.abs-cbn.com (October 9, 2015).
Retrieved on November 29, 2015.
5. ^ Popoy, Basha return for 'A Second Chance' [permanent dead link].
Starcinema.abs-cbn.com (October 28, 2015). Retrieved on November
29, 2015.
6. ^ 'One More Chance' Sequel Teaser. ABS-CBN Star Cinema. October
26, 2015.
7. ^ 'A Second Chance' Teaser 1. ABS-CBN Star Cinema. October 26,
2015.
8. ^ 'A Second Chance' Teaser 2. ABS-CBN Star Cinema. October 26,
2015.
9. ^ 'A Second Chance' earns P43.3M on opening day. PEP.ph (November
25, 2015). Retrieved on November 30, 2015.
10.^ "A Second Chance" Highest Grossing Non-MMFF Movie Debut with
P43.3 Million Earnings[permanent dead link]. Philnews.ph (November 26, 2015).
Retrieved on November 30, 2015.
11.^ WATCH: John Lloyd, Bea on 'One More Chance' fans, what convinced
them to do 'Second Chance'. Rappler.com (November 24, 2015).
Retrieved on November 30, 2015.
12.^ "A Second Chance" Highest Grossing Non-MMFF Movie Debut with
P43.3 Million Earnings. Philnews.ph (November 26, 2015). Retrieved on
November 30, 2015.
13.^ "'A Second Chance' earns 400M in 10 days – Star Cinema".
Rappler.com. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
14.^ "A Second Chance Earns Over P300 Million in 6 Days".
ABSCBNNEWS.com. December 1, 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
15.^ "'A Second Chance' earns P400M in 10 days". ABS-CBN News.
Retrieved December 23, 2015.
16.^ "A Second Chance now the highest grossing Filipino film of all time".
starcinema.abs-cbn.com. December 18, 2015. Archived from the
original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
17.^ "'A Second Chance' now highest grossing Pinoy film".
ABSCBNNEWS.com. December 19, 2015. Archived from the original on
December 19, 2015. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
18.^ "'A Second Chance' Review: Ode to stubborn love". Rappler.com.
November 26, 2015. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
19.^ Ortiz, Philbert. (November 26, 2015) A Second Chance Movie Review
– ‘A Second Chance’ Delivers Moments of Devastating Honesty @
ClickTheCity.com Movies. Clickthecity.com. Retrieved on 2015-12-23.
20.^ Reader's Review: A Second Chance. Fashion PULIS (December 8,
2015). Retrieved on 2015-12-23.
21.^ Review: A Second Chance | GulfNews.com
 22.^ "'A Second Chance' breaks into EU's mainstream film circuit |
mb.com.ph | Philippine News". www.mb.com.ph. Archived from the
original on December 4, 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
23.^ Jump up to:a b "'A Second Chance' set to open in Europe". ABS-CBN
News. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
24.^ "Philippine Box Office Hit 'A Second Chance' Premieres in Singapore
& Hong Kong this December". Orange Magazine. December 11, 2015.
Retrieved June 2, 2024.
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