Verdict: Essential Viewing
Pinoy Rebyu Score: 4.50 (7 ratings)
Genre: Drama
Writer/Director: Jerrold Tarog
Cast: Paulo Avelino, Lovi Poe, Benjamin Alves, Ria Garcia, TJ Trinidad
Synopsis: The film is a love story about a woman whose wedding is thrown into disarray when a mysterious person arrives and reminds her of the man she really loves.
MTRCB Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 100 mins.
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Reviews:
5.0 Dexter Rodrigo Matilla (The Philippine Star)
“Every once in a while there comes a Filipino film that is as close to perfection as it could get—from the cinematography, the actors, the acting, and most importantly, the story. Sana Dati is such a film.” (Read full review)
5.0 Manuel Pangaruy (Tagailog Special Presents)
“Sa dulo, ibinasura ng storyteller ang argumento at naglatag ng iba pa, na ang puso ay kailanman hindi natatalo ng utak, na ang kasal ay wala lang at kailanman hindi naging starting point o finish line sa formula ng pag-ibig at ang regular heartbeat ay kasing fluid ng buhay.” (Read full review)
5.0 Nicol Latayan (Tit for Tat)
“Aside from the strong writing and directing, the film benefits from having a great ensemble of actors. Lovi Poe is definitely one of the best actresses of her generation and this is just another addition to her list of memorable performances.” (Read full review)
4.5 Philbert Dy (Click the City)
“In broad strokes, the movie doesn’t seem all that remarkable, but it thrives in the details; the little bits of conversation that link the movie to a more familiar reality of heartbreak and compromise.” (Read full review)
4.0 Fred Hawson (ABS-CBN News)
“Director Jerrold Tarog tells his story not so much in flashy action, but more in sensitive conversations among the characters. It is visually dazzling, intellectually stimulating, and emotionally connecting.” (Read full review)
4.0 Jennifer Dugena (PEP)
“Sana Dati is a visually stunning romance drama with hints of light humor. Its expertly photographed scenes evoke emotion and convey information at an unhurried pace.” (Read full review)
4.0 Skilty Labastilla (Young Critics Circle)
“This, more than his previous films, reveals Tarog as a romantic filmmaker who Sana Datihas the skill set needed to translate those palpable, tender emotions we feel in loving and learning to let go onto the screen without resorting to the easier (and lazier) path of maudlin the way most mainstream love stories do.” (Read full review)
