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The Wedding Dance

Aug 2 2024 · Cinemalaya Foundation

Generally unfavorable reviews

Based on 8 review(s)
33

In 1942, a Kalinga woman receives a personal invitation from her tribal warrior husband to attend his wedding dance.

Positive1
Mixed2
Unfavorable5
Published 3 months ago
Aug 5

The Wedding Dance is a captivating glimpse into the cultural life of Kalinga in the 1940s, showcasing a beautiful blend of romance and tradition. (3/5)

60

My Movie World

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 8

If The Wedding Dance was a short film that contains only the important scenes, then it could have been a decent watch. But with its current full-length screentime, it is definitely a waste of time. It’s excruciating to watch. (0/5)

50

Goldwin Reviews

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 17

The Wedding Dance might not be the best Cinemalaya film this year, but its attempt to dissect patriarchy through the lens of marriage in the Kalinga community makes it worth watching.

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50

Chadson Redondo

SINEGANG.ph

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 11

Some people say cry me a river, this woman cried an entire ocean. (2/5)

40

John Tawasil

Society of Filipino Film Reviewers

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 7

There is a great point being made, but the movie tells it in the most frustrating way, stuffing the meat in basically one very extended scene that just doesn't work. (1.5/5)

30

Philbert Dy

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 15

What could've been an intimately unique look into the culture of the Kalinga people is hindered by uneven pacing, questionable technical choices, and a final act spark that arrives too little too late, which ultimately results in a frustrating cinematic experience. (C)

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30

Cinegeeks

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 7

Halohalong inis, bagot at awa yung naramdaman ko while watching this, hindi ko alam saan ako humugot ng lakas ng loob para tapusin ang pelikula! (0/5)

0

CJ Says

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 9

You can’t help but feel concerned about Fanglayan — not her character Lumnay, but the actress — who does all she can to look believably distraught and on the brink of madness in a movie that feels like the work of a mere dabbler. (0/5)

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Stephanie Mayo

Daily Tribune

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