Of All the Things (film)

Of All the Things
Official movie poster
Directed byBb. Joyce Bernal
Written byMel Mendoza-Del Rosario
Produced by
  • Jose Mari Abacan
  • Vicente Del Rosario
  • Veronique Del Rosario
Starring
Production
companies
Distributed byViva Films
Release date
  • September 26, 2012 (2012-09-26)
Running time
105 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Box officeUS$542,932.00 [1]

Of All the Things is a 2012 Philippine romantic-comedy film starring Regine Velasquez and Aga Muhlach. The film was produced by GMA Pictures and VIVA Films. It was released on September 26, 2012. This film is Regine and Aga's third team-up after Dahil May Isang Ikaw (1999) and Pangako Ikaw Lang (2001), both produced by Viva Films.

Production

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Background and development

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The film was first announced in 2009 by VIVA Films. The lead actor, Aga Muhlach signed a three-movie contract and one of them was the film that reunites him with Asia's songbird Regine Velasquez after 8 years.[2] The two previously paired up in Dahil May Isang Ikaw in 1999 and Pangako Ikaw Lang in 2001.[2] Critically acclaimed director, Joyce E. Bernal directed the film, the one who also directed their last two movies.[3][4] The film had a target play date for summer 2011, but it did not push through. The producers announced that the play date was moved to March 2012, but again it did not push through.[5] On August 27, 2012, during the press conference that was held at the Citybest Restaurant in Quezon City, the play date of September 26, 2012, was finally announced.[6] The movie premiered after 3 years of delay.[7]

Filming

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In 2009, it began shooting, but was stopped due to schedule conflicts with Velasquez.[8][9] In 2010, after a year of hiatus, the film began filming again, but was stopped because of Velasquez preparations for her wedding with singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid.[10][11][12] In 2011, because of Velasquez' pregnancy, the shooting of the film had no chance to continue because of the doctor's advice for Velasquez to rest.[8] In July 2012, months after Velasquez' giving birth, the movie resumed shooting.[13][14] The filming was finished in August 2012, and Muhlach confirmed on an interview in Bombo Radyo that the showing of the movie will finally push through.[15]

International release

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The lead stars, Regine Velasquez and Aga Muhlach, in their appearance in Eat Bulaga!'s Pinoy Henyo segment, stated that the movie is going to have screenings in Guam, hinting further screenings internationally, although no confirmations have been made by the management of GMA Network nor its distribution partner, Freestyle Releasing for screenings internationally or Viva Films.

Plot

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Muhlach plays the role of Umboy, a notary public attorney who earns a living by notarizing important documents and other papers. Velasquez plays the role of Berns, a professional documents fixer. Every time Berns needs a notary public, she goes to Umboy to "legalize" her documents. Umboy is not a fan of Berns fixing documents. Their different ideology and principles in life are the causes of friction between the characters. However, with friction came attraction. How will these two get along? How will they deal with the tense attraction? See the movie and find out.

Cast

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Box office

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As of October 14, 2012, the movie earned (₱20.4 million).[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Of All the Things Box Office Mojo. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
  2. ^ a b Aga Muhlach signs on for 3 movies By ALEX VALENTIN BROSAS Manila Bulletin.Retrieved Aug 27, 2012
  3. ^ Regine-Aga tandem set for new movie ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 27, 2012
  4. ^ Aga Muhlach teams up with Regine Velasquez again and with Angel Locsin for the first time PEP.ph. Retrieved August 27, 2012
  5. ^ Movie nina Regine at Aga finally ipapalabas na next year Pilipino Star Ngayon. Retrieved August 27, 2012
  6. ^ Aga Muhlach on "ex-girlfriend" Regine Velasquez: “Na-in love ako sa kanya, naging girlfriend ko siya, nag-break na kami, naglasing na ako dahil sa kanya, hindi pa niya alam yun." PEP.ph. Retrieved August 27, 2012
  7. ^ PEP: Regine Velasquez resumes shooting of her 2 films after Diva GMA Network. Retrieved August 27, 2012
  8. ^ a b Aga unsure if film with Regine will push through Yahoo! Philippines News. Retrieved August 27, 2012
  9. ^ Regine Velasquez is bent on finishing third movie with Aga Muhlach PEP.ph. Retrieved August 27, 2012
  10. ^ Basil: Aga-Regine Movie may Playdate na SunStar. Retrieved August 27, 2012
  11. ^ Regine Velasquez plays yin to Aga Muhlach's yang in their third film Of All The Things PEP.ph. Retrieved August 27, 2012
  12. ^ Regine Velasquez resumes shooting of movie with Aga Muhlach By: Rey Pumaloy. PEP.ph. Retrieved August 27, 2012
  13. ^ Natenggang movie nina Regine at Aga, finally nagsyu-shooting na uli The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 27, 2012
  14. ^ VIDEO: Regine Velasquez-Alcasid resumes shooting film with Aga Muhlach PEP.ph. Retrieved August 27, 2012
  15. ^ Aga, excited na sa movie nila ni Regine Bombo Radyo Philippines. Retrieved August 27, 2012