When Love Begins is a Filipino romance film that stars Aga Muhlach and Anne Curtis.Ben Caballero,played by Muhlach, is a lawyer who represents an environmental group while Mitch Valmonte,played by Curtis, is involved in the marketing department of her father's real estate company. Mitch's father Paco is facing legal troubles because of Atty. Caballero. This situation forces Mitch to choose between her father and her new flame.The film is a study of two people afflicted with commitment phobia—both Ben and Mitch are afraid of responsibilities because they have been burned by love in the past. Ben's family thinks he needs some growing up to do while Mitch's father would rather let her decide what to do with the man who is challenging him in court. Mitch must decide where her loyalties lie—the family business or the man who considers her as his girlfriend.Producers capitalized mainly on the lead star's looks and sex appeal.It was filmed partly in Boracay to feature Curtis is a bathing suit to the delight of male audience.As far as Muhlach is concerned,he still tries to look cute on camera despite of his acting skills and talent.It is just too bad that he remains stereotyped in these types of films despite being in his 40's when he made this film.Isn't he getting tired of these types of roles?As far as the acting performances is concerned,too bad the lead stars lacked chemistry and looked unrealistic to play as a couple.Their age gap proved even more of a hindrance.They simply try to look cute on camera and deliver their memorized lines.They aren't playing any characterizations whatsoever.Why did Mitch and Ben get attracted to one another?Being good looking should not be the only reason considering that they both come from different backgrounds.That is why their romance looked far from being credible except with the requirements of the plot.With regards to the story,the movie simply tries to conceptualize a modern day Romeo and Juliet-like story.But unlike the classic novel,it was far from being Shakespearean.Aside from the lead stars capitalizing on their looks and sexiness to attract viewers,the movie simply was formulaic and clichéd.Added to that,both lack chemistry.There is no surprise whatsoever as everyone knew what is going to happen in the end.Overall,I think that its time for Muhlach to take better roles on films.He stated once in an interview that he has yet to get involved in a film that would be challenge his acting skills.Maybe he himself is getting sick and tired of looking cute in the camera.Finally,I consider this film that fails on all levels due to a poor story line,flat performances and poor imitation of a classic Shakespeare novel,Romeo and Juliet set in the modern times.

got to watch this film on a Pal flight from Sydney. it was utter torture. man, Aga has been in the business for ages. and he still doesn't know how to act. he is like:"hey look at me, i'm sho cute don't you think sho?" he still hasn't outgrown his pa cute esh. sorry but i think Filipino movies in general are trash. so shallow plot, so predictable, so "wakasan" comics fantasy story. so unnatural acting, well Anne in fairness acted OK, so natural. come on, Filipino audience are not all stupid. make some good movies. enough of this stuff. so i have to write at least 10 lines for me to submit a comment. i can't write anything good about the movie except for the beauty of boracay. so i won't be adding anymore bad comments. oh, i have exceeded 10 lines already. it's time to push the preview then submit button!

I usually like heavy movies, but this one being light was very nice and warm to the heart. The Boracay setting was amazing... The cinematography was great. The story could have written better and more, I think, but Anne Curtis made it work to the end as always and expected of her as she's a great actress! I thought she carried the whole movie! It's probably different this time around since Aga usually carries his past movies, but this one, I can tell Anne truly was marvelous! I thought it was about her. My friends and I watched this movie twice! It was that how much we liked the movie! I'd surely watch her again in another movie and I'd sure visit the beautiful Boracay once I can go back to the Philippines!

I may agree that the story is not one of the best and that it could have been written or made much better. Howeverm the cinematography is great, capturing the beauty and splendor of Boracay. Also i have to give credit to the actors/actresses involved for delivering good performances.Rafael Rossel is good, he shows a lot of potential in this film. Aga's performance in this particular movie may no be one of his best ever but on the other hand, lead actress Anne Curtis delivers a very commendable performance.. I love the way she delivers her lines, very natural and effortless.It doesn't look like she's acting at all. This young actress is someone to watch out for...More challenging projects for her....