Critical response
My Fairy Tail Love Story received mixed to positive reviews from critics.
PEP.ph praised the film for presenting a modernized fairy tale that avoids clichés and offers a romantic fantasy with a fresh twist. Janella Salvador’s performance was described as “easy to root for,” while Elmo Magalona was noted for being “funny and down‑to‑earth.” The review highlighted some limitations in the romantic chemistry between the leads and considered Kiko Estrada’s role as the antagonist miscast. Certain subplots were described as underdeveloped and resolved too conveniently. [2]
PelikulaMania described the film as a “Filipino and millennial” reinterpretation of a mermaid story. The review highlighted the visuals—especially transitions from beach to city to underwater scenes—and praised the chemistry between Salvador and Magalona. It also suggested the film could have benefited from greater focus on Magalona’s character. [3]
The Philippine Star noted the film’s ambition, praising Salvador’s mermaid portrayal and Magalona’s more grounded performance. The review characterized the film as a coming‑of‑age romance with a moral about privilege and self‑discovery, but commented that some thematic elements were not fully realized. [4]
Overall, critics considered My Fairy Tail Love Story a light, visually appealing romantic fantasy. Praise focused on the leads’ performances, the film’s fresh approach to a mermaid narrative, and its visual presentation, while criticisms highlighted uneven character development and certain narrative conveniences.
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