Connected (2022 film) explained

Director:Theodore Boborol
Producer:
  • Laurenti Dyogi
Starring:
  • Andi Abaya
  • Ralph Malibunas
  • Gail Banawis
  • Chico Alicaya
  • Amanda Zamora
  • Richard Juan
Editing:Alexces Megan Abarquez-Baliao
Music:Jessie Lasaten
Studio:Star Magic Studios
Distributor:CineXpress
Country:Philippines
Language:Filipino, English

Connected is a 2022 Filipino youth-oriented romantic comedy film directed by Theodore Boborol, starring former housemates Kobie Brown, Andi Abaya, Ralph Malibunas, Gail Banawis, Chico Alicaya, Amanda Zamora, and PBB co-host Richard Juan as they navigate all their different personalities while finding a sense of purpose, love, attention, and the struggle to combat feelings of isolation in a connected world.[1] [2]

It is also the first movie produced by Star Magic Studios,[3] [4] serving as the newly-formed studio's realization of its vision to produce movies that will showcase its artists' talents in the most perfect yet challenging roles for them.[5]

Premise

With a desire to connect to something "greater than themselves," three different stories from Gen Z or Zoomers are formed because of a connection by a café which prohibits them from using social media and their gadgets, and faced and felt the agony and pleasure of being in love.

Cast

Main cast

Supporting cast

Production

According to Star Magic and ABS-CBN Entertainment Production Head Laurenti Dyogi, Star Magic Studios is one of the exciting plans for Star Magic’s 30th year anniversary, with this being the maiden offering of the new film sub-company.[6] [7]

Casting

It was revealed that Brown, Abaya, Malibunas, Banawis, Alicaya, Zamora, and Juan were handpicked by Dyogi himself to star in the movie, and is considered the group's first starring roles in a film.[8]

Release

Connected was released worldwide on July 22, 2022, via iWantTFC, KTX.ph, SKY Pay-Per-View, and TFC IPTV.

Theatrical

The movie had its theatrical release on the same day of its worldwide release, with Boborol and the main cast except Abaya and Banawis gracing the red carpet event. The event was also attended by Dyogi, and some former Pinoy Big Brother housemates from previous seasons.

Marketing

The movie's full trailer was released on June 24, 2022, on ABS-CBN Entertainment's social media accounts.

Critical response

Fred Hawson, writing for KTX.ph, described writer Mary Rose Colindres's concept as "(woving) three stories of young love into the mix," and who "was also able to weave in a little detail about a lost pin with a motivational message which worked its magic with everyone, and this was very ingenious." Hawson also went on to describe Abaya and Alicaya as showing "the most promise so far" among the six neophyte actors.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pelikulang Connected malalim ang mga 'isyu', Mayor Zamora nangunguna sa pag-promote . July 10, 2022 . Salve V. . Asis . Pilipino Star Ngayon . August 1, 2022 . tl . August 1, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220801065347/https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2022/07/10/2194343/pelikulang-connected-malalim-ang-mga-isyu-mayor-zamora-nangunguna-sa-pag-promote . live .
  2. Web site: Get "Connected" with Star Magic's Debut Film . July 1, 2022 . Danielle . Domingo . MYX Global . July 23, 2022 . September 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220924215752/https://myx.global/connected-star-magic/ . live .
  3. Web site: Star Magic produces first movie 'Connected' . July 5, 2022 . ABS-CBN News . July 23, 2022.
  4. Web site: Star Magic branches out into making full-length movies . July 12, 2022 . Sherilyn . Ramon . Philtimes.com.au . July 23, 2022 . July 17, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220717201303/https://philtimes.com.au/star-magic-branches-out-into-making-full-length-movies/ . live .
  5. Web site: From 'PBB' to the big screen . July 9, 2022 . Tempo . July 23, 2022 . July 23, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220723063355/https://www.tempo.com.ph/2022/07/09/from-pbb-to-the-big-screen/ . live .
  6. Web site: Star Magic unveils plans to go global in historic Black Pen Day . July 20, 2022 . Manila Bulletin . January 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220120180320/https://mb.com.ph/2021/06/19/star-magic-unveils-plans-to-go-global-in-historic-black-pen-day/?amp . live .
  7. Web site: July 10, 2022 . PBB housemates featured in Star Magic's initial film venture . July 20, 2022 . malaya.com.ph . en-US . July 13, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220713190501/https://malaya.com.ph/news_entertainment/star-magic-ventures-into-movie-making-with-connected/ . live .
  8. Web site: LOOK: Premiere night of Star Magic Studio's 'Connected'. July 22, 2022. ABS-CBN News. July 23, 2022. July 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220723161404/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/22/22/look-premiere-night-of-star-magic-studios-connected. live.
  9. Web site: KTV review: Andi Abaya, Chico Alicaya show most promise in 'Connected'. July 28, 2022. Fred. Hawson. ABS-CBN News. August 1, 2022. July 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220728062011/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/28/22/review-abaya-alicaya-show-most-promise-in-connected. live.

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