ABS-CBN’s first YouTube original movie is also #1 on iWant
ABS-CBN’s first YouTube original movie, “The Four Bad Boys and Me,” has instantly spread ‘kilig’ in the online world as it has already hit over one million views on the video platform in only four days since its release and it also trended nationwide on X.
The feel-good movie, which stars Anji Salvacion, Gelo Rivera, Harvey Bautista, Dustine Mayores, and River Joseph, is also currently the number one movie on iWant.
Viewers who have been eagerly anticipating the movie adaptation that is based on blue_maiden’s popular Wattpad that has over 326 million reads, took to social media to praise the film for encapsulating what high school life is all about – puppy love, messy drama, cliques, and overcoming insecurities.
Movie review page Maganda Ba? posted on social media, “‘The Four Bad Boys and Me’ is a celebration of young love, self-acceptance, and discovering your worth. It’s that kind of feel-good flick that reminds us all of our own teenage stories… sweet, awkward, funny, and a little bit magical.”
Meanwhile, entertainment blog LionHearTV was all praises for Anji’s first lead role and Gelo’s acting debut.
“Anji dives deep into Candice’s character, bringing to life every shy, awkward, and ultimately endearing facet with remarkable sincerity. Together, Salvacion and Rivera spark a chemistry so palpable, so utterly kilig-inducing,” posted LionHearTV.
Rising young stars Brent Manalo, AC Bonifacio, Analain Salvador, Gela Alonte, and Krystal Brimner also earned praise for their respective portrayals.
“The Four Bad Boys and Me” follows the awkward high school senior Candice (Anji) whose quiet life becomes exciting when she gets entangled in the lives of the most popular boys at school – Jeydon (Gelo), Troy (Dustine), Marky (Harvey), and Charles (River).
Watch “The Four Bad Boys and Me” directed by Benedict Mique for free on the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel.
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