One More Try (film)

One More Try is a 2012 Filipino drama film starring Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban, Dingdong Dantes and Zanjoe Marudo.[1][2] The film was one of the eight official entries to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival.[3] The film was produced by Star Cinema and released December 25, 2012.

One More Try
Theatrical movie poster
Directed byRuel S. Bayani
Produced by
Starring
Production
company
Distributed byStar Cinema
Release date
  • December 25, 2012 (2012-12-25)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Language
  • Filipino
  • English
Budget₱15 million
Box office₱213 million

One More Try became a blockbuster hit, where it was hailed as the second top grosser of 2012 MMFF. The film earned numerous accolades. On the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival, the film won six awards including "Best Picture" and "Best Actor" for Dingdong Dantes.[4] On the 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies, Angel Locsin won the "Best Actress" award. On the 61st FAMAS Awards, the film won two acting awards including Best Actress award for Locsin.

Synopsis

Grace (Angel Locsin) is a single mother willing to sacrifice everything to save her ill son, Botchok (Miguel Vergara). Grace lives a good life with her son and supportive boyfriend, Tristan (Zanjoe Marudo). When Botchok’s rare blood disease became severe, Grace was forced to reconnect with Botchok’s biological father, Edward (Dingdong Dantes). Edward, an accomplished man married to an equally successful Jacqueline (Angelica Panganiban), is uncomfortable with reconnecting with Grace. Having no children of their own, Jacqueline gives her blessings for Edward to reconnect with Grace to help save their son. The reconnection with Grace and Botchok starts to taint Edward and Jacqueline's marriage.

Cast

Angel Locsin portrays Grace
Angelica Panganiban portrays Jacqueline.

Production

Casting

Angel Locsin, one of the female leads, stated in an interview that she initially hesitated to accept the role of Grace. She had doubts if she could portray the role of a mother because she has yet to experience being a mother in real life.[5]

Dingdong Dantes was cast as Edward. According to the director, Ruel S. Bayani, Dantes' acting performance in the horror film "Segunda Mano" (an MMFF movie entry garnering Dantes the best actor award) was one of the reasons why he was chosen for the role. Bayani added that they wanted to cast a new mix of actors for the film to give it a "different flavor".[6] This 38th MMFF entry marks Dingdong Dantes' second big screen project under Star Cinema after Segunda Mano.

Trailer

The films official trailer was released on Star Cinema's YouTube account on November 30, 2012.[7]

Music

The film's theme song is Angeline Quinto's cover of "Without You", originally sung by Joey Albert.

Reception

Critical reception

The film was graded "A" by the Cinema Evaluation Board, and it received R-13 rating by the MTRCB.[8]

Speculations surfaced about its uncanny similarity to the Chinese film In Love We Trust, released in 2007. Both movies have similar story lines. The initial booking title of "One More Try", per National Cinema Association of the Philippines, was "In Love We Trust".[9]

Box office

One More Try opened at third place with a first-day gross of ₱8.8 million in Metro Manila and ₱4.8 million in provinces for a total of ₱13.6 million nationwide behind Sisterakas and Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako, which opened in first and second place respectively. In the fourth day of showing, the film grossed with over ₱78 million which overtook Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako which grossed over ₱69 million.[10][11]

Television premiere

The film had its television premiere on October 27, 2013 in the cable channel Cinema One.

Accolades

Awards and nominations

The film was proclaimed Best Picture during the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival Awards night.[12]

Award Giving BodyAwardRecipient(s)Result
38th Metro Manila Film Festival
Best PictureWon
Best ActorDingdong DantesWon
Best ActressAngel LocsinNominated
Angelica PanganibanNominated
Best DirectorRuel S. BayaniNominated
Best Supporting ActorZanjoe MarudoNominated
Best Supporting ActressGina PareñoNominated
Best Child PerformerMiguel VergaraWon
Best EditingVito KahiliWon
Best ScreenplayAnna Karenina Ramos, Kriz Gazmen, Jay FernandoWon
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for ExcellenceWon
29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies[13]
Movie of the YearNominated
Movie Director of the YearRuel S. BayaniNominated
Movie Actress of the YearAngel LocsinWon
Angelica PanganibanNominated
Movie Actor of the YearDingdong DantesNominated
Movie Supporting ActorZanjoe MarudoNominated
Movie Child Performer of the YearMiguel VergaraNominated
Movie Screenwriter of the YearKriz Gazmen, Jay Fernando, and Anna Karenina RamosNominated
Movie Cinematographer of the YearCharlie PeraltaNominated
Movie Production Designer of the YearNancy ArcegaNominated
Movie Editor of the YearVito CajiliNominated
Movie Musical Scorer of the YearRaul MitraNominated
Movie Sound Engineer of the YearArnel LabayoNominated
44th Box-Office Entertainment Awards[14]
Film Actor of the YearDingdong DantesWon
Film Actress of the YearAngel LocsinWon
Film Actress of the YearAngelica PanganibanWon
61st FAMAS Awards[15] Best Actress of the YearAngel LocsinWon
Best Actress of the YearAngelica PanganibanNominated
Best Actor of the YearDingdong DantesNominated
Best Supporting Actor of the YearZanjoe MarudoNominated
Best Supporting Actress of the YearCarmina VillaroelNominated
Best Child Performer of the YearMiguel VergaraWon
10th Golden Screen Awards for FilmBest Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama)Angelica PanganibanNominated

References

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