Can't Help Falling in Love (film)
Can't Help Falling in Love is a 2017 Filipino romantic comedy-drama film directed by Mae Cruz - Alviar, starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. It was their very first project right after their blockbuster film "" last 2016. The film was produced and released by Star Cinema on April 15, 2017. "Can't Help Falling in Love" earned ₱33 million on its first day making it the highest Blackly Saturday opening for a Filipino film. Plot. Gab (Kathryn Bernardo) is a "close-to-perfect girl" who's set to wed her  long-time boyfriend and soon-to-be lawyer in the U.S. Jason (Matteo Guidicelli). Her world, however, suddenly turns upside down when she discovers that she is already married - but to a total stranger, the happy-go-lucky Dos (Daniel Padilla). As she figures out with Dos how this unlikely incident happened, Gab starts breaking her own rules to survive their crazily confusing situation. But the changes in her well-planned life seems to cause a change of heart as well. Production. Cruz-Alviar at the grand press conference shared that "Can't Help Falling in Love" was shot almost  immediately after . It took Padilla and Bernardo a while before they were able to shed the personalities of their Barcelona characters. On January 21, there were reports of shots from some underwater scenes for "Can't Help Falling in Love". The photos of them spread online as they were seen shooting scenes diving in the Moalboal located in the southwestern tip of Cebu. Based on the photos, they travel around South Cebu went from Cabana Beach Club Resort in Moalboal on Sunday to visit the hidden Mantayupan falls, located in Barili town, around 30 km from their first location. They  were in Cebu for a week in January 2017 to shoot some important scenes for their movie. They explored the white sand beaches of Moalboal, Bukilat Cave and Boho Rock Resort of Camotes Island, Osmeña Peak in Dalaguete, as well as the towns of Boljoon, Argao and Oslob. Editing process finished on April 5, 2017 Just 9 days before the official release. The film received a rating of PG from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) and rated B by The Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB). Music and soundtrack. The soundtrack title for "Can't Help Falling in  Love" is a pop ballad song originally recorded by Elvis Presley with the same title performed by the lead actor, Daniel Padilla. The music video officially released on March 16, 2017, while the song officially released on radio through MOR 101.9 on March 23, 2017. The MV launched for the first time on ABS-CBN's music program, ASAP on April 2, 2017. The song officially released on April 13, 2017 through iTunes and Spotify. Release. Promotion. During filming, the first teaser of the trailer officially released on March 15, while the second teaser was released on March 21, 2017  has garnered more than 2 million views in less than 24 hours. The production of the film still on editing room, when Star Cinema released first trailer on 29 March. followed by the press conference which was held on 30 March at Villa Immaculada Events Place, Intramuros, Manila. The malls tour promotion, dubbed "Can't Help Summer Road Tour" kicked off on April 2, 2017 at TriNoma & Market! Market! and ended on April 10 at SM Seaside City Cebu which has aired live on TV Patrol. To promoted the film, Padilla and Bernardo performed on several live shows such as  ASAP, It's Show Time, and . They also guest starred in episodes of Magandang Buhay, Tonight with Boy Abunda. and an episode of Family Feud. Box office. The film was released on April 14, 2017 initially in 270 cinemas and was expanded to 300 cinemas and eventually in 400 cinemas (worldwide) for its seventh days. "Can't Help Falling in Love" has grossed ₱33 million on its first day of showing, making it the biggest Black Saturday opening for a Filipino film. After 4 days, the film grossed ₱100 million. After 10 days, the film grossed ₱180  million. On its 13th day, the film grossed ₱200 million locally. On its 24th day, the film grossed ₱300 million worldwide. (Partial Gross) International release. For the first time in the Filipino movie history, a local film held a premiere night at United Arab Emirates. "Can’t Help Falling In Love" has an advanced screening for fans on April 19 at 8pm at Novo Cinema Festival City. The film released across the UAE on April 20 and it has grossed $150,443 after 4 days. The film has grossed $900,000 in North America after 10 days . The film was screened in the United States and Canada starting April 21 in 63 cinemas. Due to popular demand it was extended up to four weeks The film also screened in keycountries worldwide including Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, United Kingdom, Austria, Italy, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Saipan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Hongkong, and for the first time in The Filipino Channel history screened in Brunei Darussalam and Indonesia. Critical reception. "Can't Help Falling In Love" received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Pablo A. Tariman of "The Philippine Star" reviewed the film as "a different kind of kilig" In other  hand, Philbert Ortiz Dy a professional movie critics of "The Neighborhood" rated the film 2.5 out of 5, called it "lapsing into lazy formula," stated the screenplay is "patchy". But he gave credit to the leads especially Padilla's performance. Francis Joseph Cruz a movie critics of "Rappler" also stated the film is "relentlessly charming" and "too committed to formula," bu admitted it as,"... Cruz-Alviar's most entertaining movie," and complimented Padilla stating that he, "...who really manages to keep the movie from being tedious in its reliance on formula." Irish Eden R. Belleza of "Gulf News" share same  thought, she name it as "typical romantic comedy," but "...lovely and refreshing at the same time." Stephanie Mayo a film reviewer of "Concept News Central" admitted, ""Can’t Help Falling in Love" may have some cringingly corny scenes" but "..it fun and entertaining" and rated the film 3 out of 5. Nazamel Tabarres a film enthusiast of "Pelikulamania" also rated the film 3 out of 5 stated the film "predictable, formulaic but lovely." Ro Manalo of "Cosmopolitan" complimented the film wrote, "Overall, I found the movie to be funny, fast-paced, and full of "kilig"." Feedback. According to Twitter Philippines , "Filipinos couldn't stop talking" about the film, releasing 700,000 tweets related to the movie from April 10–17. Netizens can't help but give their positive reviews, ratings and comments about the movie.