I Love You, Goodbye (film)

I Love You, Goodbye is a 2009 Filipino film starring Gabby Concepcion, Angelica Panganiban, Derek Ramsay and Kim Chiu. It is produced and released by Star Cinema. It is also the official entry of Star Cinema to the 35th Metro Manila Film Festival.

I Love You, Goodbye
Theatrical movie poster
Directed byLaurice Guillen
Screenplay by
  • Vanessa R. Valdez
  • Kris G. Gazmen
  • Anna Karenina L. Ramos
  • Jerome Co
Story by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyLee Briones-Meily
Edited by
  • Manet Dayrit
  • Efren Jarlego
Music byVon de Guzman
Production
company
Distributed byStar Cinema
Release date
  • December 25, 2009 (2009-12-25)
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Budget₱25 million
Box office₱94.3 million[1]
(Official 2009 MMFF run)
₱120 million
(Official Domestic run)

The film was also shown in select cities in the United States in January 2010 via ABS-CBN International.

Plot

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Lizelle Jimenez is in a relationship with surgeon Adrian Benitez. Everything appears to be going well until Adrian's daughter from a previous marriage, Ysa, arrives from abroad and lives with them. Ysa showes her dislike for Lizelle, unbeknownst to Adrian.

Adrian is sued for malpractice and the investigation starts to cause conflict in Adrian and Lizelle's relationship. Feeling unwanted, Lizelle finds comfort in the seductive photographer and ex-boyfriend Gary Angeles, who is now dating Ysa. Lizelle and Gary rekindle their romance, with the latter admitting that he dated Ysa to get back with Lizelle. Ysa tries to win Gary's heart but Gary admits that he loves someone else.

Lizelle and Gary decide to elope, but Lizelle is stood up. Lizelle returns to Adrian and asks to marry him. During the wedding preparations, a lawyer informs Lizelle that Gary has died and named her his sole beneficiary of Gary. Adrian goes home to see Lizelle crying, admitting she tried to leave him for Gary, but he didn't show up. Adrian tells her that he knows Gary because he tried to treat him before he died.

Adrian recounts his story, admitting to Lizelle that he knew she was meeting Gary and planned to leave him. He then confronted Gary. While arguing, Gary tried to cross the road but was struck by a car and died shortly after.

After Lizelle asks for forgiveness, they resolve their problems and proceed with the marriage. Lizelle is shown laying flowers at Gary's tomb before walking away hand in hand with Adrian.

Cast and characters

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Main cast

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Angelica Panganiban portrays, Lizelle Jimenez
Kim Chiu portrays, Ysa Benitez
Derek Ramsay, portrays, Gary Angeles

Supporting cast

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Reception

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Gross

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I Love You Goodbye grossed a total of ₱94.2 million as of January 7, 2010, where the film fest officially closed. It took the second spot in terms of box-office performance. The film came right after Ang Panday, which grossed ₱99.4 million.[3] And as of January 15, 2010, the film had grossed ₱108 million, according to the statement released by Star Cinema. It became one of the most successful romantic-drama movies from Star Cinema.[4]

Feedbacks

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The movie received positive feedback. Angelica Panganiban's acting was excellent as expected by many. Kim Chiu's performance was subtle as the villain. Her character brought about the movie's conflict. Both actresses received positive reviews on their performance.

Awards and nominations

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Award Giving Body Award Recipient Result
35th Metro Manila Film Festival[5] 2nd Best Festival Picture I Love You, Goodbye Won
Best Original Story Vanessa Valdez, Kris Gazmen, Karen Ramos Won
Best Cinematography Lee Briones Meily Won
Best Film Editor Manet Dayrit, Efren Jarlego Won
Best Actress Angelica Panganiban Nominated
Best Actor Gabby Concepcion Nominated
Best Actor Derek Ramsay Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Kim Chiu Nominated
12th Gawad PASADO Awards Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktor Derek Ramsay Won
26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies[6] Movie of the Year I Love You, Goodbye Nominated
Best Director Laurice Guillen Nominated
Best Actress Angelica Panganiban Nominated
Best Screenplay Laurice Guillen, Mark Meily, and Karen Ramos Nominated
Best Cinematography Lee Meily Nominated
Best Editing Manet Dayrit Nominated
Best Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua Nominated
Best Original Score Von De Guzman Nominated
Best Sound Albert Michael Idioma Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Ang Panday is the official top grosser of the 35th Metro Manila Film Festival". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 7, 2010.
  2. ^ Fionna Acaba (29 December 2009). "Kim Chiu admits she was nervous about her role in I Love You, Goodbye". ABS-CBN Interactive Inc. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  3. ^ Erwin Santiago & Nora Calderon (8 January 2010). "Ang Panday is the official top grosser of the 35th Metro Manila Film Festival". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  4. ^ Jocelyn Dimaculangan (15 January 2010). "PEP EXCLUSIVE: Star Cinema reveals box-office gross of its films in 2009". Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  5. ^ Jeffrey Osoc (30 December 2009). "35th Metro Manila Film Fest winners unveiled". Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  6. ^ Mell T Navarro (17 March 2010). "PMPC announces nominees for the 26th Star Awards for Movies". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
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