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One More Try (film)
One More Try is a 2012 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Ruel S. Bayani from a story and screenplay by Anna Karenina Ramos, Kriz G. Gazmen, and Jay Fernando. The film stars Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban, Dingdong Dantes and Zanjoe Marudo.[1][2] Produced and distributed by Star Cinema, the film was theatrically released on December 25, 2012, as one of the eight official entries to the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival.[3] One More Try was a commercial success, becoming the second highest-grossing entry at the MMFF, and earned numerous accolades. At the festival, it won six awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor (Dantes).[4] At the 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies, Locsin won the Best Actress award, and at the 61st FAMAS Awards, the film won two acting awards including the FAMAS Award for Best Actress for Locsin. PlotGrace (Angel Locsin) is a single mother willing to sacrifice everything to save her ill son, Botchok (Miguel Vergara). Grace lives a good life with her son and supportive boyfriend, Tristan (Zanjoe Marudo). When Botchok’s rare blood disease became severe, Grace was forced to reconnect with Botchok’s biological father, Edward (Dingdong Dantes). Edward, an accomplished man married to an equally successful Jacqueline (Angelica Panganiban), is uncomfortable with reconnecting with Grace. Having no children of their own, Jacqueline gives her blessings for Edward to reconnect with Grace to help save their son. The reconnection with Grace and Botchok starts to taint Edward and Jacqueline's marriage. Cast Angel Locsin portrays Grace  Angelica Panganiban portrays Jacqueline.
ProductionCastingAngel Locsin, one of the female leads, stated in an interview that she initially hesitated to accept the role of Grace. She had doubts if she could portray the role of a mother because she has yet to experience being a mother in real life.[5] Dingdong Dantes was cast as Edward. According to the director, Ruel S. Bayani, Dantes' acting performance in the horror film "Segunda Mano" (an MMFF movie entry garnering Dantes the best actor award) was one of the reasons why he was chosen for the role. Bayani added that they wanted to cast a new mix of actors for the film to give it a "different flavor".[6] This film entry for the 38th MMFF marks Dingdong Dantes' second big screen project under Star Cinema after Segunda Mano. MarketingThe films official trailer was released on Star Cinema's YouTube channel on November 30, 2012.[7] MusicThe film's theme song is Angeline Quinto's cover of "Without You", originally sung by Joey Albert. ReceptionCritical receptionThe film was graded "A" by the Cinema Evaluation Board, and it received R-13 rating by the MTRCB.[8] Speculations surfaced about its uncanny similarity to the Chinese film In Love We Trust, released in 2007. Both movies have similar story lines. The initial booking title of "One More Try", per National Cinema Association of the Philippines, was "In Love We Trust".[9] Box officeOne More Try opened at third place with a first-day gross of ₱8.8 million in Metro Manila and ₱4.8 million in provinces for a total of ₱13.6 million nationwide behind Sisterakas and Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako, which opened in first and second place respectively. In the fourth day of showing, the film grossed with over ₱78 million which overtook Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako which grossed over ₱69 million.[10][11] Television premiereThe film had its television premiere on October 27, 2013, in the cable channel Cinema One. AccoladesThe film was proclaimed Best Picture during the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival Awards night.[12]
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