A not so typical review of 100 na tula para kay stella

100 tula para kay stella is a film entry for Pista ng Pelikulang Filipino from Aug 16 to Aug 22. This story is comparable to 500 days of summer but with "deeper substance" to it.
The first part of the film is light with all the butterflies and kilig. But the second part when Fidel went to Manila for me is the start of the real story.

 I didn't feel the "sayang di sila nagkatuluyan" vibe at the end more of "sayang hindi sila nagkakilanlan" because there is so much more to Stella than a perfect heroine girl in Fidel's poems that he failed to see simply because he was not physically present for her and he's too engrossed with his poems. Fear and his speech defect crippled him and he did not took the risk to admit his feelings and get to know her deeper.

On the other hand, Stella too afraid to drag Fidel downhill failed to see the potential of their blossoming relationship. Maybe they are not meant for each other. Cliche as may it sound, maybe love aint just enough.

The relationship of Stella and Von developed faster than I expected but no objections to it because Von is the guy who really knows Stella.Remember the scene at the pool party? He is the guy who knows the true Stella. He knows what she needs and acts on it.

A striking scene for me is runaway Stella walking in the rain came across Von but called Fidel's name is like Stella saying "Sana si Fidel na lang yung nakakaintindi sa akin hanggang ngayon." It broke my heart.

Another side of the film is what are you willing to risk  for your dream and are those worth the risk?

 Questions pop in my head in the whole movie, do I really understand people or do I modify my understanding to what I want to hear? do I just easily let go of things, of opportunities?
Reality, Heartbreaking but
Two thumbs up:)

Very good plot, mabuhay ang indie:)
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