Love at First Stream (2021)

It's really wild how CGM manages to execute a film with a cliched plot into something magical

On a random afternoon, I decided to watch this film without expecting much. Just for kilig (an expression of squealing with joy). And what I did not expect is that.... I'll like it.

With the famous 'star magic formula', the story revolves around teenagers' lives with how they consume social media. Of course, romance is inevitable. Although the social media context is a bit draggy, I could say that there are a lot of life lessons in this film: how social media could manipulate you, and what you could do for clout. I even thought this would just be romance-centric. There is an observation of family drama, too. The mother-daughter relationship dynamic got me crying.

How the casts managed to pull off their chemistry is really great. They never acted like they were neophytes. Especially the main leads. Agot Isidro is exceptional as always.

The soundtrack was alright. Considering some films would just add songs to fill the ~vibes~ in the scene, Love on First Stream has the exact music that would fit the scenario. But it did not give me the LSS.

Overall, it is a nice watch thanks to the actors' gold acting. If you want to watch a plot that is not really too heavy or disturbing, this is your sign to start the film.

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Not sure about the love at fist stream but a whole bunch of Vs

This is the story of the self censured vlogger V and all her victims...Ok mayben not victims but the people she stomped all over on her way to achieving her goals.., While I do want to be on her side I find myself thinking why do they have to paint vloggers so negative?

Thank The IdeaFirst Company for giving us Pearl Next Door https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paloSIbSQR0 Otherwise I would have thought that the whole industry is against vloggers. Any way this girl in this movie petty much stomps all over everyone around her..

We also get to meet the guy who keeps getting crushed by her, Over and over again... I truly do wonder if the guy is a masochist or just plain shallow as he is blinded by Vs beauty but one thing is certain though there does not seem to be anything wrong with him being decently looking, crafty and smart. With a really nice family.

The ext person we get to see, is the lovable introverted catgairl (who never owned a cat) who does everything to support her adoptive sister/cousin even if it means going against herself. Who has a close relationship with an account of a person who's identity is unknown as well as fun Hate/love rivalry cliche type relationship with a very good looking rich boy from her class.

Mr good looking rich boy is drawn in to the world of V... in a fake relationship vlogging match to become no one... in an odd attempt to get close to cat girl... Lovable in every single way if he weren't a complete lier who enjoyed teasing cat girl... if you ignore that he is indeed perfect boyfriend material.

The movie has a nice selection of family representation, lesbian mothers, a single mother, a family with a mother, a father and a bunch of kids too.. We get to see siblings, adoptees, found family, neighbours and cyber people all in one movie. And the relationships between all these peaole who all but one are lovable most of the time ... to bad that one is the main lead.

The romance is ok, I would have wanted to see a lot more of the cat girl and her bully instead of V... The chemistry is decent not amazing but not bad either. And if you are looking for steamy kisses you may want to look away as I think the most you will get is a sensual hug or kiss on the cheek.

Definitely an ok watch for those who like these types of cliches but this does not bring a single new thing to the table and is in no way what so ever a masterpiece.

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