UNHAPPY FOR YOU

Un/Happy For You (2024)

Directed by: Petersen Vargas

Nakaka-unhappy ang istorya, pero nakaka-happy makitang muli ang JoshLia sa iisang pelikula.

The first few scenes are magical, being able to rekindle their loveteam in a snap. Both the pacing and scoring helped in letting us feel the joys of falling in love.

There's a lot of empty words in the beginning, but as the story progresses, those words become heavy. The more you get to know the characters, the more you get hurt.

In every relationship, there are always two sides of a story. When these two sides finally meet in between to face the single truth, that’s when the movie reached its peak. The emptiness was filled with reasons. Truth indeed hurts.

During those scenes when emotions are overwhelming, the actors are able to handle their outbursts with sincerity and care. This is Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia’s best acting performance to date.

Kaya nilang maging cute at nakakaasar sa mga magagaan na eksena, pero kaya rin nilang mag-seryoso sa mga mabibigat at masinsinang usapan.

The dialogues are a fusion of food and life. Minsan, natural ang paggamit ng linya para sa mga eksena. Pero minsan ay masyadong pilit na gawan ng hugot ang pagkain para lang maihambing ito sa kanilang sitwasyon.

Ang mga trabaho ng bawat karakter ay mas ginamit para sa linyahan at hindi para mas makilala ang kanilang katauhan. Ang ibang mga aktor ay hindi rin lubusang nagamit. Kinukulang ang pelikulang ito sa mga simpleng usapan kasama ang iba pang importanteng karakter tulad ng kaibigan at magulang. Kapag mag-uusap sila ay paniguradong merong quotable quote na lalabas.

Merong mga eksena na kailangan talaga para sa istorya, pero yung iba ay inilagay na lang para sa fan service.

The process of moving on is the most crucial part in this story, yet it was cut short. Healing abruptly happens, compressing it all into a short pep talk. The ending felt forced and unearned. It seems like the characters are compelled to say and feel things—just because it’s their movie title.

By the end, you’d be unhappy with the script but still happy with JoshLia’s performance. The number of heartfelt scenes are enough to make this movie a decent comeback and an emotional tribute for their loveteam.

𝗨𝗡/𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨

Rating: 3/5

Cast: Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto, Nonie Buencamino, Ketchup Eusebio, John Lapus, Kaila Estrada, Aljom Mendoza, Ana Abad Santos, Victor Silayan, Bong Gonzales, Meann Espinosa, Bianca De Vera

Written by: Kookai Labayen, Crystal San Miguel, Jen Chuaunsu

Presented by: Star Cinema, Viva Films

Release Date: August 14, 2024 in Philippine cinemas nationwide 

A Movie Review by: Goldwin Reviews

Storytelling:  3

Emotions:  3.5

Screenplay:  1.5

Technical:  3.2

Message:  1.5

AVERAGE SCORE:  2.54

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