CONSEQUENCES OF A MODERN DAY CHEATER: US AGAIN (2020)

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Us Again Premiere Night last February 24, 2020 at SM Megamall

Us Again is Regal Entertainment's post valentine offering this 2020! It stars RK Bagatsing and Jane Oineza as couples whom entered a forbidden relationship, broke up then went back in each other's arms again, for at least. From the title itself, you can expect a storyline about a reconciliation or a film about giving second chances but actually, it is far more than what this film offers. Ghosting is the biggest and visually evident subject you will see in its entirely and I don't want to spoil you that much with regards to it. Watch the film, go back to this blog and tell me that I am right about how big is ghosting in the film.

The movie also features Jin Macapagal who is a newbie in the industry yet proved that he can handle such an intriguing role in a very versatile way. Sarah Edwards who plays the role of RK Batagsing's boyfriend yet betrayed by a hidden relationship from her own best friend, Jane Oineza, did an acceptable portrayal which at some point felt inadequate or needs a little more practice though still worked fine especially in its concluding hour. In addition, other casts felt like an add-on and aren't necessary for the build-up of the story, as for me. If you've watched past films of RK Bagatsing, his acting is as is here in Us Again. Nothing new aside from his role of course as an actual painter and art enthusiast. Personally speaking, Jane Oineza's acting was one of the saving grace of this film. She has evolved and her skill was the emotion you can feel from her very eyes which is devastating and heart-felt at the same time especially whenever she delivers a powerful line. 

Story wise, Us Again fails to connect with the audiences in its first hour when the characters are introduced. It is slow and quite cliché. The revelation and the resolution are the most exciting parts of this film. Though the huge twist seems like a photocopy of the 2017 local film starring Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga, still they added small elements to make it unique even just for a little bit.

Technically speaking, the color grading is not fit for the mood of the story while the original soundtrack is a must everyone should listen to. On a lighter note, Us Again may not have an unpredictable and shocking twist but the way it is executed, it is entertaining enough for you to recommend it to your closest friends. As such, struggles of being a medical student, forgiveness and the value of friendship are some of the deeper messages you would attain from the film which can be a great factor as to why Us Again is still worthy of your time and money.

Us Again is a stepping stone notably breaking the rule of common love stories.

Us Again is directed by Joy A. Aquino and is now showing nationwide!

(Be sure to come-in early before the movie starts rolling for the highly anticipated trailer of The Missing by Regal Entertainment is exclusively shown to Us Again film viewers.)