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'It’s a film that is admittedly delightful, and satisfyingly charming, but it’s also a film that doesn’t challenge its material or its characters,' writes movie reviewer Zig Marasigan

 

Innity

Love is all a matter of timing. At least, that’s what She’s Dating the Gangster wants us to believe. Amidst the melodramatic platitudes and cued teardrops, there’s still an unmistakable amount of truth in the sentiment.

 

One of the greatest love stories, Romeo and Juliet, was a matter of timing. In the play’s climactic end, seconds are all that separate tragedy from triumph. Had Juliet woken up seconds sooner, or had Romeo arrived seconds later, maybe Shakespeare’s classic love story wouldn’t have ended in tragedy.

In a way, She’s Dating the Gangster is its own tragedy.  And like Romeo and Juliet, it’s a tragedy that could’ve been readily (though maybe not easily) avoided.

Based on the novel by Bianca Bernardino, She’s Dating the Gangster follows teenagers Athena (Kathryn Bernardo) and Kenji (Daniel Padilla), two students caught in a romantic cliché as old as cinema.

 

Kenji recruits Athena to be his pseudo-girlfriend in an effort to spark jealousy in his former girlfriend Abby (Sofia Andres). But when Athena and Kenji’s feelings cross the line from make-believe to reality, the conspiracy becomes predictably complicated.

But the new spin to the familiar formula is that the story is enframed by Kenneth and Kelay, two modern day teens searching for Kenneth’s father. As we unravel the love story between Athena and Kenji, so do we bear witness to the love story of Kenneth and Kelay. The novelty here is that both couples are played by Bernardo and Padilla.

It’s twice the love team with twice the story. But whether two of everything is better than one of anything is still a matter of debate.

But mostly, it’s a matter of timing.

Kilig and clichés

Despite its lofty romantic themes, She’s Dating the Gangster still beats like a teenager’s heart. Its characters are blinded by juvenile naiveté and are undeterred by the prospect of heartbreak. And though the film is crippled by an unbearable number of soap opera style twists, it at least delivers on its sugar-drenched romantic promise. (READ: She’s Dating the Gangster earns P15 million on its first day) 

Kilig much?” Kelay asks the romantically pessimistic Kenneth. It’s a question aimed right at even the hardest of hearts when, during a moment of temporary weakness, they might be so inclined to yell, “Yes! Yes! Kilig very much!”

 

Whether it’s mistakenly sent beeper messages or flirtatious rounds of billiards, She’s Dating the Gangster goes straight for the heart: the kilig factorWhen left to her own devices, director Cathy Garcia-Molina shows why Bernardo and Padilla’s reign as the country’s premiere love team is a well-deserved title.

But unfortunately, She’s Dating the Gangster doesn’t escape the usual gauntlet of teleserye-inspired twists. A case of mistaken identity, an ugly-duckling make-over, an ominous heart condition and even a last minute bout of cancer all make an appearance in this clubhouse sandwich of mainstream cinema clichés.

It’s one unbelievable twist after another. But while it stands close to derailing the film from its initially lighthearted tracks, the film manages to stay on course thanks to its charming cast. 

Missed opportunities

At first glance, the love story of Athena and Kenji is a typical girl meets boy tale marred by the usual romantic comedy clichés. But as the story unfolds, it slowly becomes apparent that the film isn’t content with delivering a cookie-cutter teen romance.

This isn’t simply because of the film’s predominantly ‘90s setting or non-traditional parallel narrative. Buried beneath the story’s many melodramatic twists is a tale about second chances and missed opportunities.

Kahit isang beses sa buhay mo, ayaw mo maging matapang?” Kenji asks Athena. (For just once in your life, don’t you want to be tough?)

It’s a question challenging the couple’s supposedly fabricated relationship. But it’s also an opportunity for the two to seize something real.

She’s Dating the Gangster claims that we are helpless at the whims of time and love, and yet challenges its characters to seize it when they can. But when it comes right down to it, the She’s Dating the Gangster doesn’t follow its own advice.

Towards the film’s climax, Kenji and Athena are forced to make a decision that inevitably alters the course of their relationship. The circumstances are as contrived as they are unbelievable, but regardless of their plausibility, it’s also a chink in the film’s romantic armor.

Without giving too much away, Kenji and Athena make the noble, arguably harder, decision. But while there is no mistaking the sacrifice of both Kenji and Athena, there is also an alarming sense of disappointment to their love story. They are each other’s great love, Kelay so proudly proclaims to Kenneth. But how can any love be great when it’s not held on and fought for with every fiber of your being and with any bone in your body?

That love isn’t great. That love is an excuse.

A greater love story

She’s Dating the Gangster is clearly no work of Shakespeare, nor does it aspire to be. But while loose comparisons can be drawn between She’s Dating the Gangster and Romeo and Juliet, the lovers in the latter at least stood for love until life itself was robbed from the young lovers’ very lungs. But it turns out that Kenji and Athena are made of less hardy stuff. When challenged, their love bends, then folds, but ultimately breaks.

She’s Dating the Gangster is a teen love story peppered with surprisingly mature themes. But at the end of the day, it’s a love story that doesn’t fight hard enough or dig deep enough. It’s a film that is admittedly delightful, and satisfyingly charming, but it’s also a film that doesn’t challenge its material or its characters.

Love-struck audiences all over the country will undoubtedly wish for a love as great as Kenji and Athena’s. But to that, one should say, No.

Ask for something greater. Ask for something stronger. Ask for a love that doesn’t bend to sickness, hardships or timing. Ask for a relationship that is stronger than Kenji and tougher than Athena. And fight for it to last. In no way are these easy demands to make of any relationship, but a love is only as great as the circumstances through which it survives.

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  • The nerd met the gangster   Summary of shes dating the gangster

    Ganito ang summary ng movie at ito ang naging inspiration ko so more on ganto ang story na gagawin ko."She's Dating the Gangster" is a Filipino romantic-drama film adaptation of the bestselling novel with the same title. The story revolves around Athena Dizon, a normal college student, who pretends to be in a relationship with Kenji delos Reyes, a notorious gangster, in an attempt to make her ex-boyfriend jealous. However, as their fake relationship progresses, real emotions develop, leading to a rollercoaster of love, challenges, and self-discovery. The narrative weaves between the past and the present, revealing the complexities of love and destiny. The film explores themes of identity, sacrifice, and the enduring power of true love amidst life's uncertainties.

    Huling Na-update : 2023-11-27
  • The nerd met the gangster   Lesson

    Ang "She's Dating the Gangster" ay nagbibigay ng ilang mahahalagang aral na may kahulugan sa buhay at pag-ibig. Isa itong pelikulang puno ng emosyon at pagmamahalan na naglalaman ng mga tagpong nag-aambag sa mas malalim na kahulugan ng pag-ibig at pakikipagsapalaran. Sa ilalim ay ilan sa mga pangunahing aral na maaaring makuha mula sa pelikulang ito:1. Pag-ibig ay Hindi Pina-pilit:Ang pag-ibig ay madalas na dumarating nang hindi inaasahan. Sa pagtatagpo ni Athena at Kenji, napagtanto nila na ang tunay na pag-ibig ay hindi maaaring pilitin o itakda. Ito'y dumadating sa oras nito, sa paraang hindi mo inaasahan.2. Pagbabago at Pagpapakatino:Si Kenji ay isang gangster na nagbago dahil sa pagmamahal ni Athena. Ipinakita nito na ang pag-ibig ay may kakayahang magbukas ng pintuan para sa pagbabago at pagpapakatino ng isang tao.3. Pagtanggap sa Sarili:Ang kuwento ay nagtatampok din ng tema ng pagtanggap sa sarili. Si Athena ay nagkaruon ng kakaibang itsura noong kabataan niya, at sa pag

    Huling Na-update : 2023-11-27
  • The nerd met the gangster   The Story

    Ang "She's Dating the Gangster" ay naguugat mula sa isang popular na nobela ni Bianca Bernardino. Ito'y isang romantikong-drama na naglalaman ng mga kaganapan na sumubok sa pagmamahalan ng mga pangunahing tauhan, sina Athena Dizon at Kenji delos Reyes.Buod:Ang Simula:Ang kwento ay nagsimula sa kasalukuyang panahon kung saan nagtagpo sina Kenneth (anak ni Kenji) at Kelay (kaibigan ni Kenneth) sa burol ng yumaong si Athena Dizon. Nagpasya si Kenneth na hanapin ang mga taong nasa larawan na itinapon ni Kelay at dito nagsimula ang pag-ukit ng kwento.Flashback sa High School:Naipakita ang pagiging "campus heartthrob" ni Kenji noong siya'y nasa high school. Ngunit, sa kabila ng kanyang mala-digmaang reputasyon, isang tahimik na mag-aaral si Athena Dizon. Isinumpa ni Kenji ang kanyang dating kasintahan, na siyang simula ng pagbabago sa kanilang buhay.Fake Relationship:Bilang bahagi ng kanyang plano para gawing selos ang dating kasintahan, nagpasya si Athena na magpanggap na girlfriend

    Huling Na-update : 2023-11-27
  • The nerd met the gangster   Story

    Sa "She's Dating the Gangster," ang kwento ay nag-umpisa noong sina Kenji Delos Reyes at Athena Dizon ay magtagpo sa high school. Si Kenji ay isang kilalang gangster at campus heartthrob, habang si Athena ay isang tahimik at matalinong estudyante. Ang kanilang unang pagtatagpo ay hindi gaanong maganda dahil nagalit si Kenji sa ex-girlfriend nito, at nang dahil doon, isinumpa niya ang pag-ibig at nagkaroon ng masamang reputasyon.Ngunit sa kabila ng mga pangyayari, nagsimula silang magkasundo dahil sa isang hindi inaasahang pagkakataon. Si Athena, sa pangangailangan na gawing selos ang kanyang ex-boyfriend, ay nagpasyang magpanggap bilang girlfriend ni Kenji. Dito nagsimula ang kanilang "fake relationship."Sa paglipas ng panahon, nahulog ang loob ni Kenji kay Athena, ngunit hindi ito alam ni Athena. Habang nagpapatuloy ang kanilang pagsasamantala sa pagpapanggap, lumalim ang kanilang ugnayan at napagtanto nila na may totoong pag-ibig na namumuklod sa kanilang puso.Dahil sa mga hindi

    Huling Na-update : 2023-11-27
  • The nerd met the gangster   The movie

    It all started when 17-year-old Athena Dizon unwittingly plays a trick on resident heartthrob and bad boy, Kenji de los Reyes. All of a sudden, she finds herself pretending—unwillingly at that—to be his girlfriend to make his ex jealous.Now, not only does she have to deal with dirty looks from the girls in school who want Kenji for themselves, but her supposed boyfriend is getting on her nerves. He’s hotheaded, never seems to agree with her on anything—and everything about him screams gangster.Has Athena gotten herself into more trouble than she can handle? Or has she actually found herself a boy she can call hers—gangster be damned?She’s Dating the Gangster is a book written by Bianca Bernardino. I have read this book way back in 2009 or 2010 since I have downloaded it before. It was originally posted in Candymag’s forum, Teentalk.When the book came out, I really felt excited since it’s like a dream come true for me as well. I am one of the lucky few who got the chance to read th

    Huling Na-update : 2023-11-27
  • The nerd met the gangster   Other authors of shes dating the gangster

    He’s mean. He’s rude. He gets on her nerves and he’s the love of her life.Okay. I don’t know how will I start this book review so I just quoted the text stated at the back of its cover. I also can’t start with the plot of the story because I know that you are already familiar about it. She’s dating the gangster. The title says it all. Good girl fell for a bad boy and eventually fell back after a series of random crap. Sounds cliche, right? But that’s not a big deal for me, anymore, because it’s a Wattpad story. You can’t blame the writers for writing cliches because they aren’t as professional as you think. So stop judging the Wattpad stories for being cliche! What matters for me is how it affects my feelings while I’m reading it. The story really stirs someone’s emotion from laughter to despair.I hate sad endings. I really really do, especially when they encounter death. Whenever I hated an ending, it means that the story has an effective one because it is the author’s goal to make

    Huling Na-update : 2023-11-27
  • The nerd met the gangster   Previews

    It’s always “better late than never” kind of thing for me. I’ve been very busy a work on weekdays and it’s so hectic for workshop and events on weekends that watching a movie isn’t even possible for me. Will all the works and chores that I need to do, my free time is not enough to cover the things that I want and need to do.Just when typhoon Maria hit the Philippines, I didn’t get the chance to go to work. I think that’s a combination of negative and positive impact. Positive, because I can finally take a rest from all the stress in the office and negative because most probably, I will be dealing with the pile of workload and emails when I get back on Monday.Nonetheless, I spent three hours of my free time happy, sad, kilig, asar, and several emotions at one time when I finally watched KathNiel’s (Kathryn Bernardo & Daniel Padilla) She’s Dating the Gangster. She’s dating the Gangster became a hit on a writing community website—Wattpad, written by SGWannabe (Bianca Bernardino), beca

    Huling Na-update : 2023-11-27
  • The nerd met the gangster   Chapter 4

    Kurt: paano ba iyan pare, nabusted ka ng isang nerd HAHAHAHHAHarris: Oo nga pre, lahat ng babae dito nagkakanfarapa sayo, tapos izang nerd lang pala ang babusted sayo.Allen: Mag si tigil kayo, mapapasagot kodin yan. At nasa classroom nanga sina ive at miko.Miko: Hala seryoso binusted mo ang pogi nayon?Ive: Anong pogi don? Ang yabang at napaka hangin pa hayst.Miko: hoyyy heartrob kaya yon. Pinagkakaguluhan nga sya ng lahat ng babae dito sa campus.Ive: pwes ibahin nya ako.Miko: iba ka talaga gurlll.Teacher: Good afternoon class. I will discuss today about probability. Probability theory is widely used in various fields, including statistics, gambling, finance, science, and artificial intelligence. It provides a formal framework for reasoning about uncertainty and randomness. Concepts such as conditional probability, independence, and expected value are fundamental to understanding and applying probability in different scenarios. If you have specific questions or scenarios in m

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  • The nerd met the gangster   Chapter 4

    Kurt: paano ba iyan pare, nabusted ka ng isang nerd HAHAHAHHAHarris: Oo nga pre, lahat ng babae dito nagkakanfarapa sayo, tapos izang nerd lang pala ang babusted sayo.Allen: Mag si tigil kayo, mapapasagot kodin yan. At nasa classroom nanga sina ive at miko.Miko: Hala seryoso binusted mo ang pogi nayon?Ive: Anong pogi don? Ang yabang at napaka hangin pa hayst.Miko: hoyyy heartrob kaya yon. Pinagkakaguluhan nga sya ng lahat ng babae dito sa campus.Ive: pwes ibahin nya ako.Miko: iba ka talaga gurlll.Teacher: Good afternoon class. I will discuss today about probability. Probability theory is widely used in various fields, including statistics, gambling, finance, science, and artificial intelligence. It provides a formal framework for reasoning about uncertainty and randomness. Concepts such as conditional probability, independence, and expected value are fundamental to understanding and applying probability in different scenarios. If you have specific questions or scenarios in m

  • The nerd met the gangster   Previews

    It’s always “better late than never” kind of thing for me. I’ve been very busy a work on weekdays and it’s so hectic for workshop and events on weekends that watching a movie isn’t even possible for me. Will all the works and chores that I need to do, my free time is not enough to cover the things that I want and need to do.Just when typhoon Maria hit the Philippines, I didn’t get the chance to go to work. I think that’s a combination of negative and positive impact. Positive, because I can finally take a rest from all the stress in the office and negative because most probably, I will be dealing with the pile of workload and emails when I get back on Monday.Nonetheless, I spent three hours of my free time happy, sad, kilig, asar, and several emotions at one time when I finally watched KathNiel’s (Kathryn Bernardo & Daniel Padilla) She’s Dating the Gangster. She’s dating the Gangster became a hit on a writing community website—Wattpad, written by SGWannabe (Bianca Bernardino), beca

  • The nerd met the gangster   Other authors of shes dating the gangster

    He’s mean. He’s rude. He gets on her nerves and he’s the love of her life.Okay. I don’t know how will I start this book review so I just quoted the text stated at the back of its cover. I also can’t start with the plot of the story because I know that you are already familiar about it. She’s dating the gangster. The title says it all. Good girl fell for a bad boy and eventually fell back after a series of random crap. Sounds cliche, right? But that’s not a big deal for me, anymore, because it’s a Wattpad story. You can’t blame the writers for writing cliches because they aren’t as professional as you think. So stop judging the Wattpad stories for being cliche! What matters for me is how it affects my feelings while I’m reading it. The story really stirs someone’s emotion from laughter to despair.I hate sad endings. I really really do, especially when they encounter death. Whenever I hated an ending, it means that the story has an effective one because it is the author’s goal to make

  • The nerd met the gangster   The movie

    It all started when 17-year-old Athena Dizon unwittingly plays a trick on resident heartthrob and bad boy, Kenji de los Reyes. All of a sudden, she finds herself pretending—unwillingly at that—to be his girlfriend to make his ex jealous.Now, not only does she have to deal with dirty looks from the girls in school who want Kenji for themselves, but her supposed boyfriend is getting on her nerves. He’s hotheaded, never seems to agree with her on anything—and everything about him screams gangster.Has Athena gotten herself into more trouble than she can handle? Or has she actually found herself a boy she can call hers—gangster be damned?She’s Dating the Gangster is a book written by Bianca Bernardino. I have read this book way back in 2009 or 2010 since I have downloaded it before. It was originally posted in Candymag’s forum, Teentalk.When the book came out, I really felt excited since it’s like a dream come true for me as well. I am one of the lucky few who got the chance to read th

  • The nerd met the gangster   Story

    Sa "She's Dating the Gangster," ang kwento ay nag-umpisa noong sina Kenji Delos Reyes at Athena Dizon ay magtagpo sa high school. Si Kenji ay isang kilalang gangster at campus heartthrob, habang si Athena ay isang tahimik at matalinong estudyante. Ang kanilang unang pagtatagpo ay hindi gaanong maganda dahil nagalit si Kenji sa ex-girlfriend nito, at nang dahil doon, isinumpa niya ang pag-ibig at nagkaroon ng masamang reputasyon.Ngunit sa kabila ng mga pangyayari, nagsimula silang magkasundo dahil sa isang hindi inaasahang pagkakataon. Si Athena, sa pangangailangan na gawing selos ang kanyang ex-boyfriend, ay nagpasyang magpanggap bilang girlfriend ni Kenji. Dito nagsimula ang kanilang "fake relationship."Sa paglipas ng panahon, nahulog ang loob ni Kenji kay Athena, ngunit hindi ito alam ni Athena. Habang nagpapatuloy ang kanilang pagsasamantala sa pagpapanggap, lumalim ang kanilang ugnayan at napagtanto nila na may totoong pag-ibig na namumuklod sa kanilang puso.Dahil sa mga hindi

  • The nerd met the gangster   The Story

    Ang "She's Dating the Gangster" ay naguugat mula sa isang popular na nobela ni Bianca Bernardino. Ito'y isang romantikong-drama na naglalaman ng mga kaganapan na sumubok sa pagmamahalan ng mga pangunahing tauhan, sina Athena Dizon at Kenji delos Reyes.Buod:Ang Simula:Ang kwento ay nagsimula sa kasalukuyang panahon kung saan nagtagpo sina Kenneth (anak ni Kenji) at Kelay (kaibigan ni Kenneth) sa burol ng yumaong si Athena Dizon. Nagpasya si Kenneth na hanapin ang mga taong nasa larawan na itinapon ni Kelay at dito nagsimula ang pag-ukit ng kwento.Flashback sa High School:Naipakita ang pagiging "campus heartthrob" ni Kenji noong siya'y nasa high school. Ngunit, sa kabila ng kanyang mala-digmaang reputasyon, isang tahimik na mag-aaral si Athena Dizon. Isinumpa ni Kenji ang kanyang dating kasintahan, na siyang simula ng pagbabago sa kanilang buhay.Fake Relationship:Bilang bahagi ng kanyang plano para gawing selos ang dating kasintahan, nagpasya si Athena na magpanggap na girlfriend

  • The nerd met the gangster   Lesson

    Ang "She's Dating the Gangster" ay nagbibigay ng ilang mahahalagang aral na may kahulugan sa buhay at pag-ibig. Isa itong pelikulang puno ng emosyon at pagmamahalan na naglalaman ng mga tagpong nag-aambag sa mas malalim na kahulugan ng pag-ibig at pakikipagsapalaran. Sa ilalim ay ilan sa mga pangunahing aral na maaaring makuha mula sa pelikulang ito:1. Pag-ibig ay Hindi Pina-pilit:Ang pag-ibig ay madalas na dumarating nang hindi inaasahan. Sa pagtatagpo ni Athena at Kenji, napagtanto nila na ang tunay na pag-ibig ay hindi maaaring pilitin o itakda. Ito'y dumadating sa oras nito, sa paraang hindi mo inaasahan.2. Pagbabago at Pagpapakatino:Si Kenji ay isang gangster na nagbago dahil sa pagmamahal ni Athena. Ipinakita nito na ang pag-ibig ay may kakayahang magbukas ng pintuan para sa pagbabago at pagpapakatino ng isang tao.3. Pagtanggap sa Sarili:Ang kuwento ay nagtatampok din ng tema ng pagtanggap sa sarili. Si Athena ay nagkaruon ng kakaibang itsura noong kabataan niya, at sa pag

  • The nerd met the gangster   Summary of shes dating the gangster

    Ganito ang summary ng movie at ito ang naging inspiration ko so more on ganto ang story na gagawin ko."She's Dating the Gangster" is a Filipino romantic-drama film adaptation of the bestselling novel with the same title. The story revolves around Athena Dizon, a normal college student, who pretends to be in a relationship with Kenji delos Reyes, a notorious gangster, in an attempt to make her ex-boyfriend jealous. However, as their fake relationship progresses, real emotions develop, leading to a rollercoaster of love, challenges, and self-discovery. The narrative weaves between the past and the present, revealing the complexities of love and destiny. The film explores themes of identity, sacrifice, and the enduring power of true love amidst life's uncertainties.

  • The nerd met the gangster   Story of she's dating the gangster

    SHE'S DATING THE GANGSTER'It’s a film that is admittedly delightful, and satisfyingly charming, but it’s also a film that doesn’t challenge its material or its characters,' writes movie reviewer Zig MarasiganInnityLove is all a matter of timing. At least, that’s what She’s Dating the Gangster wants us to believe. Amidst the melodramatic platitudes and cued teardrops, there’s still an unmistakable amount of truth in the sentiment.One of the greatest love stories, Romeo and Juliet, was a matter of timing. In the play’s climactic end, seconds are all that separate tragedy from triumph. Had Juliet woken up seconds sooner, or had Romeo arrived seconds later, maybe Shakespeare’s classic love story wouldn’t have ended in tragedy.In a way, She’s Dating the Gangster is its own tragedy. And like Romeo and Juliet, it’s a tragedy that could’ve been readily (though maybe not easily) avoided.Based on the novel by Bianca Bernardino, She’s Dating the Gangster follows teenagers Athena (Kathryn

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