G! LU
G! LU (lit. 'Go! La Union') is a 2024 Filipino comedy film written and directed by Philip King, starring David Licauco, Kiko Estrada, Derrick Monasterio, Ruru Madrid, Teejay Marquez, and Enzo Pineda. The film released on April 24, 2024.[1]
| G! LU | |
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| Go! La Union | |
| Directed by | Philip King[2] |
| Written by | Philip King |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Mo Zee |
| Edited by | Tara Illenberger |
| Music by |
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| Distributed by | Rein Entertainment Productions |
Release date | April 24, 2024 |
Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Tagalog |
G! LU is the directoral debut of Philip King.[3] The film focuses on various issues like mental health, gender and love issues.[4]
Synopsis
[edit]Six friends. One last epic summer adventure. Join a group of friends, who go on a vacation in La Union and encounter new experiences as they hang out with girls and party.
Cast
[edit]Main cast
[edit]- David Licauco as Patrick[5]
- Teejay Marquez as Raymond[6]
- Derrick Monasterio as Ryan[7]
- Kiko Estrada as Carlos
- Enzo Pineda as Bryan
- Ruru Madrid as Albert
Supporting cast
[edit]- Pinky Amador
- Michelle Dee
- Katarina Rodriguez
- Chanel Morales
- Maureen Montagne
- Sophia Senoron
- Kimi Mugford
- Ali Forbes
- Carl Guevara
- Ken Anderson
- Denver Hernandez
Reception
[edit]The film was made in 2019 and supposed to released on 2020 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the producers decided to shelve the project.[8] After five years the film released on April 24, 2024.
References
[edit]- ^ Salterio, Leah. "After 5-year wait, ALV Films' 2nd venture gets theatrical run". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Showbiz, Manila Standard (April 28, 2024). "Philip King doubles down with 'Elevator,' 'G! LU'". Manila Standard. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Tomada, Nathalie. "Rein Entertainment's Philip King makes dual directorial debut with 'Elevator,' 'G! LU'". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Felipe, MJ (April 18, 2024). "Barkada movie 'G! LU' tackles gender, mental health and love issues". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "David Licauco deepens bonds over barkada film 'G! LU'". CinemaBravo. April 19, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ "Actor Teejay Marquez plays a different kind of role in his lates ALV Films project G! LU which has him stealing the hearts of both genders in barkada themed film. The versatile actor face the press during the movie presson last April 17". www.facebook.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "Derrick Monasterio hopes to promote 'G! LU' in 'It's Showtime'". www.philstar.com. April 24, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Ruiz, Marah. "LOOK: Movies delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
External links
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