Hi guys! Let me tell you upfront that this is not a review. I am not qualified to make a review because 1. I don't know how and 2. I am an ultimate fan. I can’t be unbiased especially that I just realized I’ve only watched four tagalog movies in the cinemas in my entire life. The first one was when I was in Grade 2, with my mom and that was Lorna Tolentino’s May Nagmamahal Sa’yo. And the rest were all KathNiel movies: She’s Dating The Gangster, Crazy Beautiful You, and Barcelona: A Love Untold. (A funny, corny fact about me.)

So what is this? You can call it whatever you want. I was thinking of not posting anything like this because this might not make sense to my readers. I’m bothered by the thought that sharing something relevant is a must. But then I snapped out of it and went back to my purpose of blogging. I remember I was asked by my blogging mentor why do I blog. And without hesitation, I answered: “I want my children and grandchildren to have something to read about me in the future. I want them to know my thoughts and my stories.” So hello future self, future kids and grandkids, hello readers (of course)… I am a diehard KathNiel fan at this age and I am turning 29 next month. Don’t judge.

I watched the movie on its opening day last September 14 because I couldn’t even sleep. I was too excited. I want to watch it as soon as the cinema opens that day but my movie buddy still have to go to work. I’ve been waiting for it like forever since Pangako Sa’yo ended.And then the day came and it was so heavenly. I’m shocked nobody called 911 when everyone in the movie house went crazy.

The movie is not your typical OFW romantic film though, it is also a family oriented movie. It tells about two souls who went to Barcelona: Mia and Ely. Ely with a mission to fulfill, an 'unfinished business' to attend to and Mia in an attempt to erase that one mistake in her past by proving herself to everyone. Both lost, they met in one of the most beautiful places on earth, Barcelona, to save each other from their own miseries.

Just like what Kathryn and Daniel had been telling us about the movie while they were promoting it, it was a step up game for the both of them. Barcelona is so different from the movies they did before. Gone were all the patweetums and the pabebe (and yes, they were pabebe in a very cute and kilig way.) acting. I never doubted their talents but I never thought they could do something like that. They exceeded my expectations. They were like bombs exploded in best timing. Daniel was just so amazing in his character (plus 500% level of handsomeness) that I can’t take him off my head until now (sorry sa daddy ng baby ko! Hehe).He was so intense and superb. After the movie, my boyfriend told me he counted the gwapo remarks of our seatmate at the movie house and it was over 30 times! Kathryn had also proven herself more than what’s expected of her. Mia is her best character so far. She was so seductively beautiful and passionate. One of the reasons why I love the movie is because I remember having the same kind of feeling Mia has in the movie. Back when I couldn’t forgive myself and back when I was torturing myself for every mistake I’ve done. I felt her every time she throws her lines. Another reason why I so love the movie was because of their undying chemistry, It was overflowing in the way they look at each other, the way they touched and that 5 years in the making scene we’ve all been waiting for. I honestly cried almost the whole time while watching the movie. Kathryn, Daniel and Direct Olivia were like 3n1 coffee n perfect blend.

And I cried so hard at the ending. Again, please don’t judge. But the puffy eyes were all worth it. I almost lost my voice but it was one of the best things I’ve seen. I was in awe and I was speechless right after the movie. All I could post in my status was “waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!”. And hey I have to actually wait for myself to calm down before writing this. It was so good, I want to taste the feeling. Haha I felt the need to write my thoughts about the movie to preserve the experience and for me to be reminded of how I felt about it. It was that special. As I told my friends, if only I have all the money and time, I’d waste it for this movie. I’d watch it over and over and over again. But I’m not rich and I don’t have the time (I’m a breastfeeding mom) so maybe twice or thrice is enough, so I will be watching it again tomorrow and maybe the next day.

Congratulations to the King and Queen of Hearts Kathryn and Daniel for nailing it and to Direct Olivia Lamasan. I know and I feel it, that this will be another record breaking blockbuster hit. I am one proud fan.