Guilty Pleasure (2024): A Desire You Shouldn't Want, But Do Anyway

Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller

Director: Putri Marino

Starring: Ariel Tatum, Chicco Jerikho, Reza Rahadian

Runtime: 105 minutes

Available on: Netflix

Summary

Guilty Pleasure (2024) Guilty Pleasure explores the complex relationships and personal struggles of three ambitious lawyers as they navigate their way through love, betrayal, and ambition.

"How far would you go to taste something forbidden?"

In a world where temptations lurk behind every perfect smile, Guilty Pleasure (2024) serves up a bold narrative about love, lies, and the hunger for something — or someone — that you know you shouldn't want.

The film follows Nadia (played by Ariel Tatum), a successful food critic living the dream on the outside, but emotionally starving on the inside. Her life takes a sharp turn when she crosses paths with Rama (Chicco Jerikho), a charming chef with a secret recipe — and a secret life. Their chemistry is undeniable, intense, and dangerous. What starts as a flirtatious tasting session evolves into an affair that could destroy everything.

But just as things heat up, the film spices in a third player: Dion (Reza Rahadian), Nadia’s husband, whose calm demeanor hides a darker obsession. As secrets begin to unravel, Guilty Pleasure transforms from a steamy romance into a sharp-edged thriller.

What Worked:

    Visually delicious. The food cinematography is chef’s kiss. Every dish looks seductive, mirroring the characters' forbidden desires.

    Ariel Tatum’s performance. Vulnerable yet fierce, she carries the emotional weight of the film with grace and fire.

    Soundtrack & pacing. Moody, sultry, and well-placed — it enhances the tension without overdoing it.

This film contains mature content that might not be for everyone. As someone still trying to stay on the straight path (with plenty of distractions along the way 😅), I feel the need to say: if you think this kind of movie might conflict with your personal values or beliefs, it's totally okay to skip it.
Life is already complicated — no need to add inner guilt to the mix.
Watch it if you want, skip it if you must.
Just remember: your choice, your responsibility. Don't drag me into your sins 😎.

🛑 Personal na Paalala:

Ang pelikulang ito ay may temang pang-matanda na baka hindi angkop para sa lahat. Bilang isang taong pilit pa ring sumusunod sa tamang landas (kahit ang daming tukso 😅), gusto ko lang sabihin: kung sa tingin mo ay salungat ito sa paniniwala o values mo, okay lang na huwag panoorin.

Ang buhay nga naman ay komplikado na — huwag mo nang dagdagan ng guilt sa konsensya.

Panoorin kung gusto mo, iwasan kung kailangan.

Tandaan: choice mo ‘yan, pero ang consequences, sayo rin. Huwag mo akong idamay 😎.

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