Pwera Usog (2017) Trailer Impressions: Teenager's Prank and its Horrific Consequences

Pwera Usog is a 2017 horror film from Regal Entertainment under the screenplay and direction of Jason Paul Laxamana starring Devon Seron, Sofia Andres, Joseph Marco, Kiko Estrada, Cherise Castro, Albie Casino, Aiko Melendez, and Eula Valdes slated for a March 8, 2017 theatrical release. Let's check out what this latest Regal horror film featuring new stars has to offer.


Pwera Usog
Plot / Synopsis

Ang pelikulang PWERA USOG ni Jason Paul Laxamana ay kwento ng isang typical millennial barkada, adventure seeker, curious at internet-savvy. Ngunit isang hindi inaasahang pangyayari ang mararanasan nila simula nang biruin nila ang isang pulubi na pinaglalaruan pala ng isang masamang kaluluwa.


Maniniwala kaya sila sa USOG? O sa masamang KALULUWA?
Sabay sabay tayong manood ng kakaibang fun-horror barkada movie on March 8! In Cinemas nationwide!

Source: Official Facebook Page

The film is about a typical adventure seeking, curious, and internet-savvy millenials in which after pranking a homeless individual who so happen to also be haunted by a malevolent spirit, their lives were never be the same again.

Watch Pwera Usog (2017) Official trailer here:





Official Pwera Usog (2017) Trailer Impression
Pwera Usog (2017) Film Trailer Review


What can be said about Pwera Usog (2017) official movie trailer? Well, first up the trailer for the film looks crisp which is not really that big of an accomplishment (and deal) as this film is backed up by a major Filipino film company (Regal Entertainment). Whether the film will have a good cinematography is yet to be seen. Pwera Usog is another horror film that uses a Filipino superstitious belief as its theme just like its predecessors; earlier Filipino horror films like Sukob, Pagpag, and Bulong. It is really odd to use the superstitious concept of "usog" as a film's main focus for a horror film but Regal somehow made that possible. They probably might weave "usog" into the story but I don't know if we should commend them for creativity or loathe them for laziness.


Pwera Usog at a glance seems to be a conveyor belt film which I can't even categorize as a passable film. It seems to be one of those debut films for Regal's up and coming stars; a small investment for a company like Regal. If you think about it, this is probably why they use "usog" as its main theme or title and uses some Filipino showbiz newcomers that the rest of the cost probably went to the two veteran actress in the film, Aiko and Eula. Well, I am a big horror fan and almost seen most of them, but when I watched the trailer for this film all it solicit was some chuckle and face palm. You have a set of unlikeable millennials doing some stupid things (like what most of them do nowadays) and the film somehow expects us to sympathize with them on their journey o solving the problem they set in motion in the first place. The Pwera Usog trailer makes the film looks forgettable and laughable, but that's just me. You probably might be a fan of these new stars and be much more forgiving in this mediocre trailer for a mediocre film.


How about you guys? What do you think about this film about "usog?" Are you familiar or a fan with the new stars serving as the film's main protagonist in the film? Share your thoughts and opinion about Pwera Usog (2017) in the comments section below and let's discuss about it.

24/7 in Love Trailer Impressions: Star Cinema's Star-Studded Romantic Anthology Film

24/7 in Love is an upcoming Star Cinema Romance Comedy film under the direction of John-D Lazatin, Mae Czarina Cruz, Frasco Santos Mortiz, and Dado Lomibao with an ensemble cast of Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Piolo Pascual, Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, Maja Salvador, Diether Ocampo, Zanjoe Marudo, Bea Alonzo, Sam Milby, Pokwang, John Lloyd Cruz, Angelica Panganiban, Daniel Padilla, and Kathryn Bernardo. 24/7 in Love will commemorate the 20th anniversary of Star Magic and is slated for a November 21, 2012 nationwide theatrical release. Let's check out what this latest star-studded Star Cinema film is all about?

24/7 in Love
Plot / Synopsis

24/7 in Love is an ensemble cast romantic comedy film commemorating 20 years of Star Magic featuring an ensemble cast that proves that love knows no boundaries, love knows no limit, and love knows no end.

Watch 24/7 in Love Official trailer here:


24/7 in Love Official Trailer Impression
24/7 in Love Film Trailer Review

What is the best way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ABS CBN's Star Magic than to make a feature film with their most notable and popular talents with 24/7 in Love. 24/7 drops the usual one story focused structure of a film and went the episodic/anthology type of film. The end of the world or the news about it is what seems to tie all the story together, but we can never know once it actually hits the theaters this November 21.

There are some particularly fresh themes and some cliched ones on this latest Star Cinema romantic comedy anthology film. I think Bea and Zanjoe's story can particularly stand on its own. Star Cinema has started experimenting with unconventional themes like May-December relationships and mistresses and I wouldn't be surprised if they would make a film of a similar theme of a gay guy falling for a female lead in the years to come. This kind of presentation of film reminds me a bit of 2010's Valentines Day movie featuring a star-studded cast with a common theme tying them together. There will always be certain favorites and some forgettable ones in this kinds of films. 24/7 in Love is technically a movie for all romantic film fans or specific celebrities featured in the cast. Some concerns I have with this film would be the length of each individual story and if they connect all of them in the end (if star Cinema decides to take this route). Nonetheless, having this star-studded cast and some particularly interesting episodes, 24/7 has the makjing to be another blockbuster hit.

How about you guys, what do you think about this latest romantic comedy film from Star Cinema? any particular story, you are looking forward to see based on the film's trailer? Share your thoughts about 24/7 in Love official movie trailer in the comments section below:

Just One Summer Trailer Impressions: A Young Love Story and Romantic Treat for JuliElmo Fans

Just One Summer is an upcoming romantic film under the direction of Mac C. Alejandre featuring GMA Network's current popular teen love team Julie Anne San Jose and Elmo Magalona. Joining the cast are Alice Dixson, Joel Torre, Cherry Pie Picache, Buboy Garovillo, and Gloria Romero. Just One Summer is slated for an August 15, 2012 nationwide theatrical release. Let's check these another teenybopper young love story that JuliElmo fans would surely love.

Just One Summer
Plot / Synopsis

Beto, a rich and rebellious boy is forced to spend one summer with his estranged father who he has considered dead for abandoning them while waiting for the annulment of his parent's marriage.

During his stay with his father during the summer, he meets a poor girl who also is his childhood friend. The girl is a scholar and carries the burden and responsibility of getting her family off poverty. However, she is keeping a secret with regards to the true state of her scholarship. The two meet and comfort each other amidst their problems and they slowly fall for each other.

Watch Just One Summer Official trailer here:


Just One Summer Official Trailer Impression
Just One Summer Film Trailer Review

Oh boy! where do I begin with this trailer impressions. Just One Summer is a teenybopper young love story obviously aimed for the fans of Julie Anne San Jose and Elmo Magalona. If there is one thing that major television networks is good for is that they "listen" to the fans, and thus we have "Just One Summer".

Just One Summer reminds us that cliche love story still works as long as you market it to a different group of audience. A variation of a long lost childhood friends meeting again after so many years where they eventually fall in love but without complication. It has the same rich-boy-poor-girl set up which we have seen in countless of romantic films both here and abroad. Well at least it looks like the family is not against this budding relationship, right? The primary focus of the film besides the love story which JuliElmo fans will go gaga over with, is the struggle of a boy on his broken family and dealing with his estranged father who he blames for everything. A film definitely for the JuliElmo fans and those who are young at heart who finds this couple cute. The story - pretty generic, the acting - very underwhelming especially from the film's lead actor, Elmo Magalona, and a trailer which the own station thinks should not be taken seriously. Yes, look at the quality of the official trailer they posted online. For a film obviously catered for a much younger audience, they could have at least put an ever higher resolution trailer online which is more for the fans than us, online Pinoy movie reviewers. I have this idea that when a film is not properly marketed both in the traditional and new media field, it must only mean that the film studio behind it doesn't have faith on its own product... OR hey are not just open into a more harsh criticism provide online that's why they avoid marketing online like a plague. So Just One Summer falls in this category. It is a bit nitpicking for a reviewer but why can't GMA Films provide a better quality (higher resolution) trailer for its younger audience online who obviously are more online than off and is willing to kill any bashers who would dare to even speak ill of a movie starring their idols.

How about you guys, what do you think about this romantic film featuring Julie Anne San Jose and Elmo Magalona. Are you a fan and what do you think about this trailer? Share your thoughts about Just One Summer official trailer impressions in the comments section below:

The Reunion Official Trailer Impressions: Teenybopper Comedy Flick that Pays Tribute to the Eraserheads and Other Popular OPM

The Reunion is a 2012 comedy film directed by Frasco Mortiz under Star Cinema and Viva Films with an August 15, 2012 nationwide theatrical release. The Reunion stars Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil , Kean Cipriano, Xian Lim, Cristine Reyes, Jessy Mendiola, Julia Montes, Megan Young, Alodia Gosiengfiao, and Bangs Garcia. Let's check out what this teenybopper film has to offer.

The Reunion
Plot / Synopsis

The Reunion revolves around four young men who have been friends since high school. Several years later, the group decided to meet once again. They have come to know that each other has a feeling of not moving on with their lives because of something they did wrong way back high school. The group then decides to go on a wild journey to find the true meaning of love and happiness all thanks to this reunion.

Watch The Reunion Official trailer here:



The Reunion Official Trailer Impression
The Reunion Film Trailer Review

A group of relatively good-looking teenage male television icons on a journey of self-discovery. Well besides this "VERY RARE" film plot and the "hottest" male teenage celebrities, the movie does offer something more in the form of entertainment through nostalgia. For those who grew up with the Erasherheads and similarly popular original Filipino music and are obviously young at hearts, then you might consider this.

The Reunion feels very familiar and not because of the nostalgic music it dares to adapt, but because Philippine cinema has gone this route before. This is one of those teen-oriented flick in the leagues of T.G.I.S., Gimik or films that feature all of its "ensemble" cast to bring this unexplained emotions to its young (usually female) viewers. A teenybopper flick for a newer generation. This time the selling point is that the film features (and let me quote ABS-CBN) "most young promising actors of the generation", mainly Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil , Kean Cipriano, and Xian Lim. Well, there are some parts in this trailer that put a grin in my face. Well that has to mean something but generally all I can say that it is not something worth recommending or even spending money.with This is what the teenage (teenage at heart) market wanted/demanded, and Star Cinema and Viva Films are more than willing to obliged. Here is another film JUST FOR THEM.

How about you guys, what can you say about this trailer? Are you a fan of these actors? Share your thoughts about The Reunion official movie trailer in the comments section below: