My Big Love: A Review

 

This review is actually long over due. I’ve seen the movie two weeks ago with my best pals, Claire and Grace but I wasn’t able to write about for the sole reason that I’ve been busy.

Directed by Jade Castro, My Big Love is a simple yet romantic story of an obese pastry chef named Macky, played by the ever delicious hunk Sam Milby, who fell in love to socialite columnist Niňa, a character played by Kristine Hermosa. Macky was Niňa constant secret admirer; sending her various pastries and flowers. But when the latter insisted to see the first personally, she was shocked to see her admirer in his 300-pound glory.

This is where Aira, played by Toni Gonzaga comes to the rescue. As the ever-vibrant fitness instructor of Niňa, Aira offered her help to Macky and help him in losing weight. After several attempts of convincing him, Macky finally agrees to be her client. Along his process of losing weight, Macky and Aira gained love and affection for each other.

The two separate ways when Aira accepted an offer to work abroad. Two years after, and with Macky now having that to-die-for body and Niňa as his girlfriend, the two met realized they still in love with each other. And like any romantic comedy flick, the Macky and Aira eventually ended up together, leaving the viewers with that big smile on their face.

Yes, it’s as simple as that. Yet despite its simplicity, I never found the movie mushy or shallow at all, in fact you’d like to watch it again and again. I guess there’s a bias there since I’m a huge Sam Milby fan.