Manuel Bernal Leo Martinez Pedro Paterno Lorenzo Martinez Gen. You can now revisit the heroism of our heroes such as Jose Rizal and Manuel Quezon whether on stage plays or in cinemas. The violence in the last part of the movie would definitely merit an R rating in my book, but in the Philippines, people are more offended, or pretend to be offended, by sex in the cinema. Janolino Bing Pimentel Doña Laureana Luna Arthur Acuna Col. When I was watching the film Heneral Luna, I waited for the assassination scene and got more than I bargained for. Garcia Mylene Dizon Isabel Ketchup Eusebio Capt. Gregorio "Goyong" Del Pilar Alex Medina Capt. Heneral Luna is a must see, a must see, because how often are we treated to sumptuous and monumental movies that confront our values and identity as a people and as individuals Very rarely. The production design and art direction are topnotch. It is a historical biopic film directed by Jerrold Tarog showing General Luna’s leadership of the Philippine Revolution Army during the Philippine-American War.
The advance on film technology has been fully exploited by Jerrold Tarogthe camerawork is among the most impressive of late in a Filipino movie. Jose Alejandrino Nonie Buencamino Felipe Buencamino Paulo Avelino Gen. HENERAL LUNA revives the historical action movie and in effect, revitalizes two dormant genresthe action film and the historical film. Long live audience power! The revolution continues.Cast John Arcilla Heneral Antonio Luna Mon Confiado President Emilio Aguinaldo Epy Quizon Apolinario Mabini Arron Villaflor Joven Hernando Archie Alemania Capt. Arcilla posted on Facebook, ” SM will re-book our film. Meanwhile, mall giant SM will bring “Heneral Luna” back to their cinemas nationwide. Set during the Philippine-American war, Heneral Luna follows the life of one of Philippine historys most brilliant military men, General Antonio Luna, as he tries to lead his countrymen against colonial masters new and old, and to rise above their own raging disputes to fulfill the promise of the Philippine Revolution. “I still have another wild dream, that ‘Heneral Luna’ makes the short list in the Oscars,” Ortigas exclaimed. 6.Īlso, “Heneral Luna” was chosen as the country’s entry in the best foreign language film category of next year’s Academy Awards.” 30, while screenings in various cities in Florida, Texas, California and Ontario will begin on Nov. Screenings are set in the US and Canada soon. The battle field has become bigger for the general.
Hopefully, ‘Luna’ will set a new trend and standard in film production in the Philippines,” said Arcilla. “If established studios and producers will take the cue, they will see that the audience is ready for material that is sensible, non-formulaic. 'The film Heneral Luna is compelling as it exposes Lunas heroism. “More importantly, I hope our film will herald a new wave of producers: fearless and mission-oriented … determined to uplift the standards of our industry,” he added. The movie impressed the Filipino-American viewers, young and old, as it portrayed a patriotic, blunt and poetic Heneral Luna. Rocha called “Heneral Luna” a “game changer.” Tarog said, “We will make formal announcements as soon we’re ready.” In 1898, General Antonio Luna ( John Arcilla ), commander of the revolutionary army, is spoiling for a fight. Tarog said that the success of “Luna” at the tills would hopefully pave the way for the two other films in the planned trilogy that includes biopics of other historical figures Gregorio del Pilar and Manuel L. Set during the Philippine-American war, a short-tempered Filipino general faces an enemy more formidable than the American army: his own treacherous countrymen. Based on the final years of Antonio Luna, a European-educated scientist-turned. Luna, known as the best general in the revolution against Spain, was betrayed and assassinated by his fellow Filipinos, Tarog recounted. HENERAL LUNA: READER-RESPONSE CRITIQUE This movie is for paying tribute to a heroic military commander leading the Philippine struggle for independence at the end of the 19th century, Heneral Luna is a sturdy, stirring if perhaps sometimes simplistic historical epic about bravery and treachery in a country at war. That our biggest enemy, then and now, is ourselves.” Tarog told the Inquirer that Luna’s tragedy is symptomatic of “our disease as a nation. Arcilla calls the film “cathartic,” asking questions on nationhood that Filipinos have long been asking.