 Santos, who had always wanted to make a romantic comedy, agreed and set out to make a film that would be "up to international standards".Rito P. Asilo of the "Philippine Daily Inquirer" wrote, "The film is so adorable that it's easy to disregard its implausibilities [...] Moreover, "Island Dreams" will win you over with its infectious optimism and charming whimsy, anchored on the vibrant chemistry of Delos Reyes and Petitprez.For hopeless romantics, this is the movie to see!