The Engineering Spectrum

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | Classes tomorrow, May 30, at PUP – Sta. Mesa will shift to online modality, following the 43°C danger-level heat index forecast issued by DOST-PAGASA.

In accordance with Executive Order No. 12, Series of 2025, the transition of modality is automatic, mandating the suspension of face-to-face classes and the implementation of online learning once the heat index reaches the danger category.

Source: PUP Sentral na Konseho ng Mag-Aaral

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Genre: Animation, Adventure
Director: Nathan Greno
Year Released: 2026

You can never really tell how others will use the trust you give them. Some will take the keys only to lock us out and burn the fortress from the inside, while some will use them to unlock doors to a sanctuary we never knew we could share.

To me, that’s exactly what Nathan Greno’s new Netflix movie, Swapped, is all about. The story follows Ollie and Ivy—a Pookoo and a Javan who are basically sworn enemies because of a generational conflict over a food source. After an accident with a magical tree pod forces them to swap bodies, they have to team up to survive. As they journey through the valley, they end up seeing the world through each other's eyes and learn something along the way.

I think the movie really shined because of its imaginative world and stunning animation. Instead of favoring the hyperrealistic look a lot of animated movies use lately, it went for a super vibrant, classic fictional vibe. The characters, although likely based on real animals, did not exist in the real world, and the setting itself was a fully realized custom ecosystem, which I think was a perfect playground for this high-fantasy adventure.

Personally, what I loved most was how much the film resonated with the general audience’s experiences and emotions. Even with all the action, the film was still able to beautifully deliver its core, which was about empathy and trying to understand where someone else is coming from on different points of view. It’s a warm, family-friendly experience that hits home in ways I wasn’t expecting.

On the downside, I felt the soundtrack was a bit underwhelming. In an adventure like this, you really expect the score to heighten the tension during the big moments, but it just didn’t hit the mark. Some of the most pivotal scenes lacked that extra punch, and I couldn't help but feel they would have resonated much more deeply if the music had been more evocative and better tailored to the film's energy.

Overall, Swapped was a visually stunning and emotionally satisfying film. It can be a great movie to watch if you’re looking for a feel-good breather and a quick getaway from the tiring academics and heavy workloads you have.
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review by Jaybee Raquel (ECE II)