A WEREWOLF BOY

A Werewolf Boy (2026)

Directed by: Crisanto Aquino

When RabGel exchanges sweet gestures, it’s cute and delightful to watch. However, those moments are too limited, preventing their chemistry from being fully showcased.

The script has its merits, subtly exploring the primal instincts of humans while capturing the compassionate traits in animals. It attempts to blur the line between the two. But ultimately, the distinction becomes clear, making “𝘈 𝘞𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘰𝘭𝘧 𝘉𝘰𝘺” a suitable title for the movie.

There’s no major issue with the source material and the RabGel pairing. But when all these elements come together, they don’t integrate well.

Rabin Angeles lacks sharp and distinct movements to convincingly embody a wolf. His portrayal is heavily supported by loud sound and extreme visuals. Angela Muji approaches her character on a surface level, leading to weak connections with the people around her.

Their roles demand a level of depth that the lead actors are unable to provide. This isn’t to say they lack acting ability because they can act. However, this film doesn’t serve as the strongest material for a debut. Given the light portrayal of the actors, a full-blown romantic comedy would suit them far better.

Supporting actors can easily take over. Candy Pangilinan shows full commitment in supplying drama and comedy in every scene. Albie Casiño is effortless and effective. Even with just a short amount of time, Lorna Tolentino demonstrates a profound understanding of her character, allowing her to form a genuine connection.

The flow is neither even nor smooth. Certain elements are inorganically placed into the story. Some subplots are left hanging.

The audio dubbing and sound design are not matching the energy conveyed by the actors. Most of the intensity comes from the musical score rather than the performances themselves. The soundtrack doesn’t fit well with the overall tone of the movie. The songs are abruptly inserted to impose a mood.

Unlike wolves, whose strength lies in their strong bonds, 𝘈 𝘞𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘰𝘭𝘧 𝘉𝘰𝘺 ironically falls short in preserving emotional connection. Not only are the roles incompatible with the actors, but this adaptation also struggles to provide a fitting stage for a loveteam’s big-screen debut.

If only howls were turned into giggles, then they might have blossomed and achieved full bloom instead of full moon.

𝐀 𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐎𝐋𝐅 𝐁𝐎𝐘

Cast: Rabin Angeles, Angela Muji, Candy Pangilinan, Yayo Aguila, Jeffrey Hidalgo, Albie Casiño, Rose Van Ginkel, Annika Co, Simon Ibarra, Onyl Torres, Raffy Tejada, Angel Raymundo, Francis Mata, Carl Medina, Ruslan Jacob, Lui Manansala, Kanye Avendaño, Luna Amor Buniag, Boas Mariano, Omar Flores, Ms. Lorna Tolentino

Based on the 2012 Korean film of the same title

Release Date: January 14, 2026 in Philippine cinemas nationwide

A Movie Review by: Goldwin Reviews

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• Rabin Angeles
• Angela Muji