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P. S. I Love You
P. S. I Love You is the TV sequel of the 1981 movie itself starred by Gabby Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta. It is a Filipino drama / Romance series offered by TV5 and Viva Television. This primetime series is led by Gabby Concepcion, Dina Bonnevie, Alex Gonzaga, Kean Cipriano, AJ Muhlach and Nadine Lustre. It aired Mondays to Fridays from November 21, 2011 to February 17, 2012 after Glamorosa. The TV series is a sequel to the 1981 film that originally starred by Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion. The role of Kristine now eventually goes to Dina Bonnevie. It is produced by Vic Del Rosario, Jr. and Manuel V. Pangilinan. It marks as the second primetime series produced by Viva Television for TV5 after a decade. The TV series garnered positive reviews throughout the run for Philippine Entertainment Critics.
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Plot Summary
Holly Kennedy is a young widow who is devastated by the death of her husband, Gerry. To help her cope, Gerry has arranged for a series of letters to be delivered to her after his death, each signed 'P.S. I Love You'. These letters are designed to guide Holly through her grief and encourage her to start a new life. As Holly receives each letter, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, revisiting places they loved and meeting new people.
Critical Reception
P.S. I Love You received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances of Swank and Butler but found the plot to be sentimental and occasionally cliché. Audiences, however, generally responded positively to the film's emotional themes and romantic narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its emotional depth and strong lead performances.
Criticized for its overly sentimental and predictable storyline.
Found to be a touching, albeit sometimes melodramatic, exploration of grief and love.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's romantic elements and the moving portrayal of love and loss, with many finding it a tear-jerking and satisfying experience. Some noted that while predictable, the emotional core resonated well.
Fun Fact
The song "P.S. I Love You" by the Beatles is not featured in the film; the title is derived from the epistolary format of the story.
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