MOVIE REVIEW: "I Love You Hater", romantic movie even Haters will Love

Star Cinema's newest offering “I Love You Hater” is a glorious romantic drama, aflame with passion and bittersweet longing. One needs perhaps to have a little of these qualities in one’s soul to respond fully to the film, which to a jaundiced eye might look like overworked melodrama, but that to me sang with innocence and trust.

The movie tells the story of a young man (Joko) and woman (Zoey) who meet at a time of crisis in both their lives, who agree to pretend to be lovers, and who end up desperately in love just when the pretense is about to fail.

The film is something one can relate about. It is funny for most parts and was carefully done with taste. Joshua Garcia never fails to pull the comedic strings. His character as a responsible son pretending to be a Gay assistant who later on fell in love with his “Hater” is perfect for Joshua. I can’t think of any of our young actor today who can give justice to the role.Sobrang dami kong tawa sa mga punchlines nya as Gay. Though he is pretending to be Gay Man, they have lots of nakakakilig na scenes with Zoey. Joshua already proved himself when it comes to acting, wala na akong masasabi diyan BUT on this movie, I give it to Julia Barretto. Julia gave the much-needed balance of maturity in this movie. She plays her role with depth lalo na sa confrontation scene, she gave a brilliant performance much needed in the story. This specific scene garnered applause from the audience during the screening. She deserved it. The best acting I’ve ever seen with Julia.

Julia and Joshua generate a palpable romantic chemistry on this movie.The combination of the two will make you feel ecstatic. They played their role with sincerity and depth. The exchange of lines was witty and solid. Kris Aquino (Sasha) role is definitely much-needed in the story. Kris character gave a new dimension to the entire plot. Their roles have been well-built and weaved to come around together and make a solid reaction from the audience. Kris Aquino is still Kris Aquino, she is definitely back through this film. She has a lot of heartwarming moments with her Dad played by Ronaldo Valdez. This is is one of my favorite scene dahil nakakaiyak when her Dad can’t remember her and he is telling Joko to take care of Sasha. Nafeel ko yun longing ni Sasha and Kris did well on that scene. I'm now a fan of Director Giselle Andres, she is a good story teller. Congrats Direk!

Overall, “I Love You Hater” is a beautiful story that is well written with love and tenderness giving a romantic movie that is well worth the effort of watching. It reminds us what real love and sacrifice is all about. 

Now Showing in cinemas nationwide.