Fan Girl

It was my fault that I didn't really understand a couple of reviews I read about the movie. I should've. I bought a ticket because I was expecting it to be a really good one because I've watched her previous films and it was good. But this one wasn't. The storyline could've been clearer and the storytelling could've had more finesse to it. The editing could've used more work as well. Also, it made me wonder if the actors stuck to the script or if there was a lot of improvisations in it. This is one of those films that try too hard to seem to be too dark for people to think it's too deep so it can be talked about after. But, really, it's not because it was sloppily made. It could've been made a lot better. The writer and director should've stuck to the original idea for the movie. I read an article that it was supposed to be a romcom.

The first few parts of the movie is kind of weird, with all the maladaptive daydreaming of Jane and the excessive use of beers, cigs and profane words, but past that is what make Fan Girl a great movie. It's a metaphor of how a person escapes her reality with her fantasy but realizing that you can't escape the real world. It also shows how blind fanaticism and passionate support to a personality can affect a person's judgment. The acting is superb. We all know that Paulo Avelino is great, but Charlie Dizon is something else. She portrays Jane perfectly and her acting is on the same level as her co-star.

I was dubious at the first two acts. I was constantly wondering about all the fuss on the leads' acting when all I could get is excessive cursing, beers, and cigarettes, and even drug use. I mean nothing spectacular is happening, just the fan girl's yearning and delusions.

But then the third act came, and it's like all the message it has were unpacked all of a sudden. When her eyes got opened on the situation she found herself in, so were the viewers. You could clearly feel her emotions. Charlie Dizon's acting is superb! She better win best actress for this!

In the end, this is a film about one's realization of self-worth, of transformation and empowerment. You'd feel weirded out about some scenes, it even went to some extent that you'd feel uncomfortable watching it, but this is the kind of film we need. It's daring yet beautiful.

Since it's been released in Netflix, I've always wanted to watch it; but I was waiting for a moment because I preferred watching it with people.. and that was a great move. Watching it with different types of people brings out the opinions I wouldn't have thought about if I watched it alone.

It's a perspective and it served its purpose. Masterpiece, and I would love to watch more of this type of stories. The casting was perfect, but we are entitled to our own opinions, thus we might have different thoughts about it.

If you're looking for a sign, this is it. Because overall, I think you should watch this.

Avid Paulo Avelino fan Jane meets her onscreen idol in less-than-ideal circumstances after stowing away in the back of his pickup truck, and the young stan finds out that he isn't quite the perfect man when nobody's watching.

Avid Paulo Avelino fan Jane (newcomer Charlie Dizon) meets her onscreen idol (played by himself) in less-than-ideal circumstances after stowing away in the back of his pickup truck, and the young stan finds out that he isn't quite the perfect man when nobody's watching.

@phannah143 3 years ago If you think this is a story of a fangirl living her dreams of having romance with her idol no you're wrong. Definitely wrong. This movie brought me to the real societal issues happening in our world right now. Brilliant plot and acting! Kudos!!