Just the Way You Are (2015) User Reviews

Predictable and cheesy but light and fluffy

[leahcubed · 7/10 · 31 January 2021]

7.5/10 is my rating. This is a 120 minute Filipino romantic comedy movie. Also called "The Bet."

Drake Sison (Enrique Gil) is known for being a highly sought after ladies' man. He and his best friend, AndreI (Yves Flores) are constantly making bets which often enter around the opposite sex. Though he often loses to Drake, Andrew thinks he has come up with the bet he is sure to win, Drake must make the not so popular new girl, Sophia Taylor (Liza Soberano) fall for him in 30 days or declare Andrei the winner. Drake thinks, piece of cake, after all what woman has been able to resist his charms? He soon finds he may have met his match and losing the bet may be the least of his worries.

Spoiler ** I did not hate this for what it was a very light, predictable, teenage romantic comedy. If you're out for just light and fluffy and something you don't have to think about at all then this might fit the bill. To me the girl was never all that ugly or nerdy and I could clearly tell with a little make up and a different hairstyle she was very beautiful actually. That made her not the best fit for the role because she was supposed to be sort of Undateable looking. Although it was predictable I did like the fact that the girl was way more complex than the lead guy had imagined and it was that very complexity that drew him to her and made her different than other girls he dated. It was quite cheesy and some parts almost cringey but I think part of that must be cultural because other Filipino romances I have seen have been equally cringe worthy and cheesy. I knew what I was getting into when I read the plot so I wasn't completely surprised about anything and for me it was sort of what I was looking for that day. It was definitely a good one to watch with my 10-year-old granddaughter as it was a very innocent romance in fact I don't even remember them truly kissing just their lips getting close. So I would say good not great but if you're looking for something light and where you can sort of auto pilot this could be it.

Great Movie indeed

[angelicacaldito · 10/10 · 25 June 2015]

I watched Just The Way You Are with my loving Ate. I can say this was a very good movie I've watched this 2015 so far! The characterization was great, even the supporting roles nailed it. I already read the book, some of the story might change but the story was there - for family, friends and love ones. A great story telling that dominate our feelings, its like a roller coaster has a ability to laugh out loud, cry, kilig and so many more. We cried to the scene that conquer our heart coz Liza did so great for this movie, her acting is like a WOW! Very undeniable chemistry for both of them and super duper kilig. Even Yves is great hahaha! We always laughed when he had scene. For Enrique, such a handsome guy that every girl dream of. is such so kilig. Their acting is awesome like watching Hollywood Romance movie that capture our heart. When the first crying scene comes, I restrained my tear to fall down and I did it haha but when the 2 scenes comes with Drake & Sophia, also with Sophia & her dad, I was like them my tears fall down until the scene change. This movie is worth to watch! Congratulations in advance to the whole cast, director, writer, author of the book and all the staff for giving us the awesome movie like this! Thank you so much! You really deserve to become blockbuster hit of all time! The next Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz of this generation. A great family and love story movie - Just The Way You Are starring Enrique Gil & Liza Soberano directed by Theodore Boborol.