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Un/Happy for You

Aug 14 2024 · Star Cinema, Viva Films

Generally positive reviews

Based on 15 review(s)
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The comeback film of JoshLia (Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto) is about how ex-lovers navigate feelings of anguish and deep affection with someone who once held a special place in their hearts.

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 19
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Un/Happy for You overcomes a few narratively tropey choices that don't really seem to work in its grand scheme of things thanks to mature writing [...], fantastic visual storytelling by the team of Noel Teehankee, and great acting by leads Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia. (A)

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90

Cinegeeks

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Published 2 months ago
Aug 23
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Watching Un/Happy For You is like digging into a deep, exposed wound simply because of how much history there is to tap between the lead stars.

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90

Frances Karmel S. Bravo

PEP.ph

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 18
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Young love, while exhilarating, can falter under life’s complexities. “Un/Happy for You” beautifully illustrates this transition, showing how an all-consuming passion can evolve into something more nuanced and bittersweet.

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90

Jan Elmer Badilla

Palawan News

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 15
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The maturity of the two, Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto, brings out the best in them portraying this emotional and heartfelt film. (4/5)

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80

My Movie World

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Published 2 months ago
Aug 30
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Un/Happy for You really hits all the right notes and is another showcase for Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto’s talents and star power. (4/5)

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80

Wanggo Gallaga

ClickTheCity

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Published 2 months ago
Sep 8
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Mas lumakas yung story sa back half nito. Madaming eksena that I related, that I connected and it made me realize things pagdating sa love at pag let go. (Maganda)

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80

Maganda Ba?

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 15
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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. (2.54/5)

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75

Goldwin Reviews

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 16
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Director Petersen Vargas is very well-versed with rom-coms, and he handled this one expertly. (7/10)

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70

Fred Said

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 19
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In a reunion within a reunion plot, the tackling of characters became delicate. At some point, the film made us ask ourselves—are we believing in Juancho and Zy not because of their story, but because of JoshLia’s?

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70

Chlarine Gianan

MEGA Entertainment

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 15
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JoshLia is so good though. It delivers the tears and growth is growth. If only they mixed everything together better, it’d be as good as a creamy & spicy Bicol express. (3/5)

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60

CBO Entertainment

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 14
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Despite its flaws, the ending of Un/Happy For You drew me back in. In my view, it sends a message that too much love, too much spice so to say, ruins a dish. (3/5)

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60

John Tawasil

Society of Filipino Film Reviewers

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 15
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The chemistry fills in the gaps, and there are plenty of gaps to fill. (3/5)

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60

Philbert Dy

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 19
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A decently made rom-com that, despite its flaws, is quite effective, all thanks to the explosive chemistry of Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto. (3/5)

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60

Film Circle Reject

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Published 2 months ago
Aug 24
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[...] even with its shortcomings, Un/Happy for You remains a worthwhile drama, and Garcia’s brilliant portrayal of limerence is the film’s true saving grace. (3/5)

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60

Stephanie Mayo

The Daily Tribune

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Published 3 months ago
Aug 21
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[...] If not Joshlia, magwowork kaya itong pelikulang ito or may nostalgia lang dahil sa history ng Joshlia in the past? (3/5)

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60

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