In Your Eyes

"In Your Eyes" is a romance-drama film that tries to be different because it has guts to ploy a plot that is different from your typical Filipino love story. The film's basic premise, in our honest opinion, already borders controversial and we are definitely interested in how they will pull this off. Up at bat are the actresses Claudine Barretto who has seen better days on the big screen and Anne Curtis who has had a knack for annoying us every time we watch her. GMA Films has a lot to show since they have been providing lackluster films ever since the Nineties ended. Can they finally pull this off?

Ciara (Claudine Barretto) and Julia (Anne Curtis) lost their mom when Julia was born. Since then, Ciara has been the mother figure for her sister Julia. When their father died too, both sisters vowed that they will strive for a better life in the States. Ciara, as usual, takes responsibility to fulfill that dream and has been working in the States for seven years already. The time has come for Julia to follow suit but before she goes to America, she meets Storm (Richard Gutierrez) and falls in love with him. Storm decides to follow Julia but after a while, he realizes that being an illegal alien in US is difficult, so he decides to go back home. Julia decides that a fixed marriage between her sister and Storm is the best way to have him stay as this will give him a working visa after eight months. The unfortunate happens when both Storm and Ciara fall for each other. Will Julia ever know the truth and will they ever fix this complicated love triangle?

"In Your Eyes" had us confused. On one hand, we do think it was a competent effort for a drama film which actually brings something new into the table. On the other hand though, we felt it was a frustrating experience of being completely wiped out by weirdness on key scenes. We even wonder if they actually did that on purpose, putting off-key elements that completely destroyed the film's effectiveness. If you were looking fordrama , then we can definitely say this is a film that brings it. Much props to Claudine Barretto and Anne Curtis as they definitely steered the film's tempo and feel - the former showing her old form and the latter proving that she has evolved to a better actress through the years. Much can be said for Richard Gutierrez though - what's up with the grunting man? In summary, this is not a bad attempt for adrama film. We just felt it needed more polish on key elements which could have catapulted this to greatness.

by Anne Curtis

Then, I became a goal-setter Filipina who hoped to finish school and build a wonderful life in the US.

For the first time, I became Claudine Barretto’s younger sister in GMA Films and Viva Films’ movie In Your Eyes. I played the role of Julia, sister of Ciara who worked as a physical therapist in the USA. Aftre eight years, Ciara and Julia were reunited when the latter acquired a student visa. Julia’s boyfriend Storm, played by Richard Gutierrez, entered in an arranged marriage with Ciara, who was already an American citizen, in order to gain a US visa. While Julia worked hard to finish her schooling, Ciara and Storm ended up in an unexpected love affair. Thus, relationships were broken and feelings were wounded.

This movie, shown last 2010 presented some issues experienced by Filipinos aiming to achieve a life outside the country.

In Your Eyes is a 2010 Filipino romantic drama film produced and released by Viva Films and GMA Films. The film is set to premiere on August 18, 2010.

Plot

Ciara (Claudine Barretto) is a senior physical therapist who works for a rehabilitation center in the United States. She has devoted her entire life to her younger sister Julia (Anne Curtis) who was left in her care after the untimely demise of their parents.

After 8 years of separation, Ciara and Julia reunite when the latter acquires her student visa. Storm (Richard Gutierrez), Julia's boyfriend who earns a living as a freelance photographer, joins Julia despite the lack of a definite plan.

In a desperate move for Storm to gain immigrant status, Julia asks Storm to enter into an arranged marriage with Ciara, who is already an American citizen. As Storm struggles to find his place in a foreign land, Julia works hard to chase after her own dream of finishing school, causing the two of them to drift apart.

Meanwhile, time spent together led to an unexpected love affair between Ciara and Storm. When Julia learns about this, Ciara decides to break up with Storm and give up her happiness, like she did so many times before.

Can Ciara and Julia's bond as sisters surpass this obstacle? Is giving up your true love for the sake of your sister worth all the sacrifice?

At the end of the movie, Ciara meets her husband, played by noted American banker Brett Ackerman, on a pier.

Summary/Synopsis

Concerns an unusual love story of two sisters who fell in love with the same man. The story revolves around sisters Ciara (Claudine Barretto) and Julia (Anne Curtis). Ciara is working abroad, in a rehabilitation facility in the United States as a physical therapist. Julia, on the other hand, is studying here in the Philippines.

 

The free-spirited Julia met Storm (Richard Gutierrez), a freelance photographer in a bar. They got interested in each other and gets to know each other better.

 

And when Julia acquired her student visa to study in the US, Storm, now her boyfriend, joins her even if he didn't know how he will make a living in the US.

 

Because Julia is desperate for Storm to have an immigrant visa, she asked Storm to have an arranged marriage with her sister Ciara, who is already an American citizen. That is what happened and the three enjoyed their stay in the US.

 

However, because Julia has to study, and Storm has to look for a job, they were separated. Storm spent most of his time with Ciara and a love affair sparked between the two of them.

 

Will Ciara sacrifice for her younger sister? Will Julia ever forgive her sister and her boyfriend? And does Storm have a decision to make?

Cast

Claudine Barretto as Ciara delos Santos-Ramos

Anne Curtis as Julia delos Santos

Richard Gutierrez as Joshua "Storm" Ramos

Joel Torre as Ronnie delos Santos

PJ Abellana as Nicanor Ramos

Maricar De Mesa as Barbara

Leandro Munoz as Dennis

CJ Javarata as Mylo

Brett Ackerman as Ciara's Husband

Trivia

This is Claudine Barretto's comeback to the big screen after her last movie, Sukob, in 2006 with Star Cinema Productions and her first time working with VIVA Films and GMA Films.

Reception

The final gross of the movie is Php 152,482,090 according to box office mojo.

 

 

In Your Eyes (2010) Movie Information

In Your Eyes (2010) movie also stars Joel Torre, Maricar de Mesa, Leandro Munoz and CJ Javarata. It is the second film produced by GMA Films to premiere internationally. The first one being When I Met U starring Richard Gutierrez and KC Concepcion.

 

The plot of In Your Eyes (2010) movie is somewhat similar to Claundine Barretto's other movies like Dubai and Kailangan Kita. In Dubai (2005), the characters of Aga Muhlach and John Lloyd Cruz fell in love with the same woman, the character of Claudine. In Kailangan Kita (2002), Aga Muhlach fell in love with his fiance's sister Claudine.

 

In Your Eyes (2010) movie is partly shot in Los Angeles, California and features popular destinations like the Hollywood Boulevard and the Staples Center.

 

 

 In Your Eyes (2010) Official Movie Trailer