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Generally positive reviews
A poignant journey inspired by relationship classics, Relasyon and Marriage Story. Follow a blended family's struggle to preserve love amidst trials.
Blended family is common here in our country, at nailarawan ng maayos at makatotohanan ng Dearly Beloved kung ano ba ang mga kaganapan sa isang couple na involved sa ganitong set-up. (Maganda)
βDearly Beloved is a movie that is perfect for contemporary times. It shows the realistic, but sometimes sad situations confronting the present generation.
βIt shines with it authenticity and natural performance by Baron Geisler and Cristine Reyes The film is grounded by real issues of blended family that is presented with its sincere storytelling. (3.5/5)
βThis movie shouldβve focused more on blended family problems and annulment challenges, but itβs only touching the surface level. (1.44/5)
βExtended families and middle class problems presented in the most realistic and relatable way make Dearly Beloved special. (3/5)
βThe story is relatable! Naipakita dito yung dynamics ng isang blended family, ang natural ng execution nila yung tipong parang pinapanuod mo lang ang isang pamilya sa ganitong set up! (3/5)
βIn "Dearly Beloved," how Ancheta set up the intricacies of the relationships at the start was very good. However, [...] [once] again like many melodramatic films in the past, the main problem of this film was the lack on communication. (6/10)
βIt doesn't quite reach the lofty heights of the best Asian family dramas, and many will no doubt shy away from the film's pacing, but to me it's quite refreshing in some ways and at the very least I think it's decent. (3/5)
βWith all its flaws, Dearly Beloved is still a watchable fare. It lacks emotional impact, but is visually gorgeous and provokes discussion. (2.5/5)
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