Never Not Love You

Never Not Love You is a 2018 Filipino romantic drama film written and directed by Antoinette Jadaone, starring James Reid and Nadine Lustre.[3] The film tells the story of Gio (James Reid) and Joanne (Nadine Lustre) whose young, carefree and reckless love is tested when their dreams took them to different paths.

Never Not Love You
Theatrical film poster
Directed byAntoinette Jadaone
Produced byVic del Rosario Jr.
Written byAntoinette Jadaone
Starring
Music byArlene Flerida Calvo
Cinematography
  • Mycko David
  • Carlos Mauricio
Edited byBenjamin S. Tolentino
Production
companies
Distributed byViva Films
Release date
  • March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)
Running time
100-105 minutes[1]
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Box office₱92 million[2]

The film was produced by Viva Films in collaboration with Project 8 Corner San Joaquin Projects. It was released in theaters nationwide on March 31, 2018.

Cast
James Reid portrays Gio Smith.
Never Not Love You (Original Movie Soundtrack)
Soundtrack album / EP by
Various Artists
ReleasedMarch 27, 2018
GenreSoundtrack
LengthTBA
LabelViva Records Corporation
Singles from Never Not Love You (Original Movie Soundtrack)
  1. "Prom"
    Released: 23 March 2018[4]
  • James Reid as Gio Smith
  • Nadine Lustre as Joanne Candelaria
  • Gab Lagman[5] as Gab
  • Luis Alandy as Jason
  • Yayo Aguila as Joanne's mother
  • Sharmaine Suarez as Ms. Bing
  • Alexis Navarro as Joanne's Office Best Friend
  • Jamie Scott Gordon as David
  • Rez Cortez as Joanne's father
  • Vitto Marquez as Joanne's brother
  • Josef Elizalde as Joanne's co-worker
  • Abby Bautista as Joanne's younger sister

Production

Development

The film's initial title was Five Years Later, then it was changed to Here's to the Fools. In December 22, 2017, the director announced the final title of the film to be Never Not Love You.[6][7]

Filming

The film's shooting locations are Makati CBD, Zambales, and London.[8][7]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack of the film includes music and performances by John Roa, Janine Teñoso, Marion Aunor, Ebe Dancel, and James Reid and Nadine Lustre.[9] The first song released with an official music video is "Prom" performed by James Reid and Nadine Lustre. It also serves as the lead single for the soundtrack of the film.[10] John Roa's "Oks Lang" was featured in the 2nd teaser for the film.

Never Not Love You (Original Movie Soundtrack)[9]
No.TitlePerformed byLength
1."Prom"James Reid and Nadine Lustre4:28
2."Oks Lang"John Roa5:36
3."Bulong"Janine Teñoso3:45
4."Sana"Marion Aunor4:28
5."Prom (Acoustic)"Ebe Dancel4:26

Notes

  • "Bulong" is a cover of "Bulong" by Kitchie Nadal.
  • "Prom" is a cover of "Prom" by Sugarfree.
  • "Sana" is a cover of "Sana" by Up Dharma Down.
  • Ebe Dancel of the band Sugarfree made an acoustic version of "Prom" for the film.

Release

The film released its 2-minute teaser trailer on February 8, 2018 via Viva Entertainment's YouTube account.[11] The full length trailer of the film was released on March 15, 2018.[12] The film is released on March 31, 2018.[13]

International screening

The film made an international screening in few selected theaters in United States[14] and Middle East[15] In November 2018, it was screened at the International Film Festival of India held in the city of Goa as part of the World Panorama section.[16]

Accolades
Award Date of Ceremony Category Recipient Result
Guild of Educators, Mentors, and Students Hiyas Ng Sining Awards[17] March 21, 2019 Best Film (Mainstream) Never Not Love You Won
Best Film Director (Mainstream) Antoinette Jadaone Won
Best Actor James Reid Nominated
Best Actress Nadine Lustre Nominated
Inside Showbiz Awards[18] March 3, 2019 Favorite Movie Actor James Reid Won
Favorite Movie Actress Nadine Lustre Won
Favorite Movie Never Not Love You Won
Favorite Movie Director Antoinette Jadaone Won
Favorite Movie Soundtrack Prom by Ebe Dancel Won
Myx Music Awards[19] May 15, 2019 Media Soundtrack of the Year Prom by James Reid and Nadine Lustre Won
Young Critics Circle[20] August 16, 2019 Best Performance Nadine Lustre Won
Best Editing Benjamin Tolentino Nominated
Best Cinematography and Visual Design Cinematography: Mycko David and Carlo Mauricio; Production design: Ana Lou Sanchez Nominated
Best Sound and Aural Orchestration Music: Len Calvo; Sound Design: Jason Conanan, Kat Salinas and Mikko Quizon Won
FAMAS Awards[21] April 28, 2019 Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role James Reid Nominated
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Nadine Lustre Won
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Mycko David Nominated
Best Picture Never Not Love You Nominated
42nd Gawad Urian[22] June 18, 2019 Best Actress Nadine Lustre Won
35th PMPC Star Awards for Movies[23] June 2, 2019 Movie Actress of the Year Nadine Lustre Nominated
Movie Actor of the Year James Reid Nominated
Movie Loveteam of the Year James Reid and Nadine Lustre Nominated
3rd Eddys Award[24] July 4, 2019 Best Actress Nadine Lustre Nominated
Best Cinematography Mycko David Nominated

Reception

Box office

Never Not Love You grossed ₱20 million on its second day of showing in over 200 theaters according to the Instagram post of Viva Artists Agency.[25] As of April 15, 2018, the film gross an estimated amount of ₱92 million.[2]

Critical response

Never Not Love You received mostly positive reviews from critics with particular praise going to the performances of Lustre and Reid and the directorial efforts of Jadaone. In a review for Rappler.com, Oggs Cruz said that "the film is so meticulously threadbare, it feels like its central love story belongs not in the realms of commercial entertainment but in the real world". He called the film Jadaone's "most grounded romance" and praised the director's ability "for turning the nondescript to magic..."[26]

Wanggo Gallaga of the website Click the City gave the film 5 out of 5 stars and described Reid as "charming as hell" and called Lustre a "powerhouse" and the "real star" of the film while praising her performance by saying that "There is a whole world of emotions within her that she carries with every movement".[27]

Inquirer's Cake Evangelista called the film as the lead stars' "best work so far". Reid was commended for finding a "balance" in his character and Lustre for being someone who "evokes a wealth of meaning and emotion". Director Jadaone was called the film's "true strength". Evangelista noted that "In Never Not love You, Jadaone shows us a different side of herself as a storyteller." [28]

The Neighborhood's Philbert Dy gave the film a rating of 4 out of 5 and praised how it "smartly examines modern romance in oddly pragmatic terms". He praised Reid for leaning into his character and described Lustre as the one who "shines in the movie". Regarding Lustre's performance as Joanne, he said that the actress "just makes everything feel meaningful". He also noted that the pair displays "a familiarity and chemistry that might just be unmatched."[29]

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