There are many things to like in Gaya sa Pelikula: the undeniable chemistry between the leads, the moments of inspired acting, and the fact that it is sometimes able to strike a balance between being accessible and profound. It is also admirably clear and unambiguous in its agenda of representing queer lives with necessary depth. In my opinion, however, it doesn't always succeed. The plot advances unevenly--it starts by lumbering along, then midway, as if realizing that it's running out of time, sprints to the end. Also, the ethical agenda of the film is sometimes laid on a bit too thick, articulated by the characters as such rather than dramatized, and consequently risks being perceived as preachy. Some scenes too leave the impression of being overwrought--i.e. the scene where Karl almost cooks two cups of rice. It’s hard to tell if GSP sometimes lacks subtlety or if it doesn’t trust its audience enough with it. That being said, a good enough BL, overall.