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More and more celebrities are rallying for a wider screening of the film Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap and that includes LJ Reyes.

READ: Jerald Napoles, Paolo Contis, Pepe Herrera, umapela para sa 'Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap'

LJ took to Instagram her thoughts about the movie with the controversial title that led to the restriction of its screening in most cinemas.

While the Kapuso actress claimed to respect the R-16 rating of the MTRCB, she still firmly believes that the movie deserves the same support other films, especially the foreign productions, receive.

LJ explained, “Marius Talampas's witty comedy as a writer and impeccable comedic timing and visuals as a director make this film unique from it's contemporary.”

“The chemistry of the cast was undeniably strong! This is the first time the four main cast worked together, but each brought a flavor of his own, injecting their own kind of humor and character. Supporting cast were also great as their characters,” she continued.

LJ further defended her opinion, advocating to support local artists and films.

She said, “I just think it's so ironic that we support foreign films orchestrating grand heists or films that just follows male-character-driven adventures, but cannot support our own just because of the title. How often have we said “DON'T JUDGE THE BOOK BY ITS COVER!” but still we do every chance we get.”

“It may not be an ideal situation because it's a fictional story created to make the audience laugh. It may resemble reality, but it is not reality. Just like the foreign films we all love and support. Let's not forget it's a comedy film not a documentary,” she also stressed.

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This is a sad day. The movie has been rated R-16 by the MTRCB, which means only 16 yrs old and above are allowed to watch the film. Kids below 16 yrs. old are not allowed because of some language and content. As a parent, I appreciate and respect this rating and would've rated this movie the same. However, as an artist and audience (who has already seen the complete edit of the film), I am deeply saddened. Why? 1. Marius Talampas's witty comedy as a writer and impeccable comedic timing and visuals as a director make this film unique from it's contemporary. 2. The chemistry of the cast was undeniably strong! This is the first time the four main cast worked together, but each brought a flavor of his own, injecting their own kind of humor and character. Supporting cast were also great as their characters. Hint: A hilarious comedic injection from Pen Medina was for me one of the funniest punch lines in the movie! Not one soul in the theater was quiet at that time! 3. I just think it's so ironic that we support foreign films orchestrating grand heists or films that just follows male-character-driven adventures, but cannot support our own just because of the title. How often have we said “DON'T JUDGE THE BOOK BY ITS COVER!” but still we do every chance we get. It's upsetting that we are limiting our fellow people, our artists, to create materials that the only intention was to make other people laugh, so they can lighten up somebody's lonely day or maybe a group of friends just wanted to have some laugh or take a break from a stressful day. The MTRCB rating exists for a reason, and we support and respect that. We are happy to be given an opportunity to make young adults and older a chance to laugh and relax! What we are so unhappy about is that doors are being closed on us just because of the title used by the film to attract audience. It may not be an ideal situation because it's a fictional story created to make the audience laugh. It may resemble reality, but it is not reality. Just like the foreign films we all love and support. Let's not forget it's a comedy film not a documentary. #SupportFilipinoFilms #SarilingAtin

Isang post na ibinahagi ni LJ Reyes (@lj_reyes) noong Nov 24, 2018 nang 2:46am PST