EXPECT NO KALYE SERYE formula in the ‘Imagine You and Me’ movie starring Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza of the phenomenal love team AlDub. Their magic remains, though, along with a big promise of a quality film beyond it.

That’s at least part of the pitch from award-winning director Michael Tuviera, the mind behind the film, which was shot in Italy. It’s an offer to the followers of a love team that has captured the hearts of millions of Filipinos worldwide. With their charisma, Maine and Alden have earned the trust not only of Pinoys who love the ‘kilig’ (that giddy romantic rush) they offer, but also of the big advertisers in the Philippines.

The Director’s Pitch

Tuviera admitted the movie was made with commercial viability in mind, with followers hoping it earns big at the box office. Critics would likely agree, as the film seems to have a “good budget” judging by the location and the technical quality in the trailers. But Tuviera said “box office” is the least of his concerns.

“Box office has never been the most important thing for me,” says the young director, whose works include the Cinemalaya winner “The Janitor” featuring Dennis Trillo.

“I have never accepted any project because may potential s’ya for high box office. If it doesn’t inspire me, then I would do a bad job, I promise you. If I am not inspired by the story. If I am not in love,” Tuviera added.

“That’s why I needed to be in love with the story, and I needed to be in love with these two,” the director continued, pointing to Alden and Maine, who were sitting beside him at the bloggers’ conference held at Relish in Quezon City on Sunday, July 10. The two kidded the director in response, to a big laugh from the audience.

“I am really hoping that Aldub Nation (the fans of Alden and Maine) comes out and support the movie because we did it for the fans,” Tuviera added.

“But at the end of the day, my major concern is, if we did a good movie. And I believe we did a good one,” the director firmly said.

Mendoza and Richards said they just want their fans to be happy, and that they gave everything for the film. Watch the trailer below.

Opening July 13

‘Imagine You and Me,’ produced by APT Entertainment, GMA Films, and M-ZET Productions, opens in Philippine theaters on July 13.

Will it be a box office hit? Will it satisfy moviegoers? This snippet trailer might offer a hint. Expect a non-biased movie review from us on Wednesday, July 13.