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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Crazy Beautiful You’ reveals how Kathniel's acting has grown

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Rhea Manila Santos

<div><img src="" alt="022515-kathniel_main.jpg" width="400" height="290" align="left" border="0"/>It looks like Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo have definitely come a long way since they were first paired fours years ago in the weekly show <i>Growing Up</i>. Having graduated to<i> Primetime Bida seryes</i> like Princess and I and Got to Believe, the “<i>Kathniel</i>” tandem has risen to become one of the most popular teen love teams of this generation. Despite having already done five movies together for<i> Star Cinema</i> (<i>24/7 In Love</i>,<i> Sisterakas</i>, <i>Must Be Lov</i>e, <i>Pagpag</i>, and <i>She&#x27;s Dating the Gangster)</i> <i>Crazy Beautiful You</i> is where they are finally able to showcase how much their acting has really grown and matured.</div><div><br/></div><div>In the movie, they play teens Kiko and Jackie who both grow up in broken homes but with very different socio-economic backgrounds. Kiko (Daniel Padilla) is from Tarlac and is the family breadwinner to three younger siblings and one irresponsible single mom (Assunta De Rossi). He earns a living working as a local tour guide and driver for his dad (Gabby Concepcion) who is also the town mayor that already has a new family. Inigo Pascual and Tippy Dos Santos play his more privileged half-siblings.</div><div><br/></div><div>Jackie (Kathryn Bernardo) is a rich rebellious girl from Manila who likes living on the edge after having grown up without her mother (Lorna Tolentino) who left for the States when her marriage fell apart.</div><div><br/></div><div>When Jackie&#x27;s mom decides to bring her along for a medical mission in an Aeta village in Tarlac, Kiko is tasked to help her become more compassionate. But Jackie tries her best to trick him so she can escape back to the city.</div><div><br/></div><div>More than the <i>“kilig</i>” scenes and the numerous memorable lines in the movie, <i>Crazy Beautiful You</i> has got to be Kathniel&#x27;s most challenging big screen roles to date because of the depth of acting the characters require. The layers of emotions in both teens was complex because of their complicated family history.</div><div><br/></div><div></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="" alt="022515-kathniel_main.jpg" width="400" height="290" align="left" border="0"/>Jackie&#x27;s (Kath) dramatic confrontation scene with her estranged mom (Lorna) were heartfelt and raw, as any child who grew up without a parent knows. DJ was a revelation in his subtle yet poignant scenes as the selfless son who never gave his parents any heartache. We bet seeing DJ in this light will make it hard for anyone to leave the theater with a dry eye. His scenes with half-brother (Inigo) was also an interesting element in the storyline because he had to show a deep inner conflict between his dedication to his family and the girl he falls in love with.</div><div><br/></div><div>DJ and Kath&#x27;s interaction with the younger members of the cast which included two young Aeta girls were also memorable because of the genuine connection they projected onscreen.</div><div><br/></div><div><i>Crazy Beautiful You</i> is more than just a feel good <i>“kilig vibes</i>” kind of movie. This Kathniel movie will teach you many lessons about life, love, and growing up.<i> Crazy Beautiful You</i> proves that love for family extends beyond blood and that holding on to pain from the past will keep you from en</div>

Daniel Padilla is a revelation as he proves he has the depth and sensitivity to do heavy drama.