Heneral Luna

2015 [TL]

Action / Biography / History / War

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 89% · 9 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 89% · 250 ratings
IMDb Rating 7.3/10 10 2769 2.8K

revolution philippines period drama army general epic battle philippine history

Plot summary

A Filipino general who believes he can turn the tide of battle in the Philippine-American war. But little does he know that he faces a greatest threat to the country's revolution against the invading Americans.

Director

Jerrold Tarog Photo
Jerrold Tarog

Top cast

Anthony Falcon Photo
Anthony Falcon as Sgt. Diaz
Archie Alemania Photo
Archie Alemania as Capt. Eduardo Rusca
Pepe Herrera Photo
Pepe Herrera as Manuel Luna
Paulo Avelino Photo
Paulo Avelino as Gen. Gregorio Del Pilar
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23.976 fps
1 hr 58 min
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1.06 GB
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1 hr 58 min
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2.18 GB
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Screen_O_Genic 8 / 10

One Man and the Making of a Nation

Antonio Luna was a man of turbulent complexity. Honorable, patriotic, dignified and principled he was at the same time arrogant and hot-tempered who did not hesitate to resort to violence. "Heneral Luna" is a well-done cinematic depiction of the man's life as a soldier as his country faced its greatest crisis yet witnessing the birth pains of its genesis as a nation after centuries of colonial rule. Veteran actor John Arcilla does a solid portrayal as the nationalistic and combative general who treads the murky and complicated paths of war and politics. Fine battle scenes and period uniforms add color and pageantry in this well-acted melodrama. Although Luna's youth could have been featured to give the film more fullness and completion what is shown is satisfactory. Watchable and entertaining, this is a showcase in the ongoing progress of Philippine cinema and a good tribute to one of its greatest and most compelling heroes.
Reviewed by Otakore 8 / 10

A game changer in the world of Philippine Cinema

I am not used to watching Filipino-made films due to their shallowness, poor quality and most of them are just-for-laugh. I don't want to generalize this view. To be fair, I can't deny there are some Filipino films, few of them that outstand and "makes sense". But the word of the mouth rounding about Heneral Luna being a very good film made me watch it in the local cinema.Here are my positive points for this film: one, each actor closely resembles the character's face, historically. Second, they're finally comfortable with filming some gory scene. I saw a soldier's head being blasted while on battle with American soldiers. Third, pushcart being broken in the middle of the river and a dog with scabies, showing a sign of bad omen. Fourth, a particular scene where it can be compared to Juan Luna's painting "Spolarium", very brilliant! And lastly, fifth: the burning of the Philippine flag at the end scene where it somehow ignites my patriotism.The release of Heneral Luna movie is a rare occurrence in the history of the Philippine cinema. It's a game changer. A must watch and must be promoted to fight against Filipino's anti-intellectual films.For Filipino edition of my review, just Google WWV Worth Watching Videos.Thanks!
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