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Heneral Luna

Nation or self?

2015 · 1h 58m · R Action, Drama, History, War
Directed by Jerrold Tarog

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Overview

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.

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Critics on Rotten Tomatoes

Top critics, in their words

All reviews
71%
Tomatometer
Fresh

Anchored by a charismatic central performance by John Arcilla ("Metro Manila") and peppered with exciting action sequences, the pic has the all-around energy to overcome the odd moment of bumpy storytelling and prosaic dialogue.

Richard Kuipers, Variety
Rotten

From an American perspective, "Heneral Luna" may not be much of a film, but it's a fascinating artifact.

Tom Long, Detroit News
Fresh

"Heneral Luna" would never be mistaken for more serious-minded art-house material, but there are certainly less lively ways to be taught a history lesson.

Michael Rechtshaffen, Los Angeles Times
Fresh

Tarog works around modest resources to create a sense of sweep and dimension. As with Luna himself, the film might go too far at times, but there's much to admire.

Tom Keogh, Seattle Times
Fresh

Really, when a film works this hard to rouse you, there's no shame in just giving in.

Ken Jaworowski, New York Times

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