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Movie Review on the film

Heneral Luna
Directed by Jerrold Tarog

NAMES: Beverly B. Dayundon

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I. INTRODUCTION
Heneral Luna (lit. General Luna) is a 2015 Filipino historical biopic film depicting
General Antonio Luna's leadership of the Philippine Revolutionary Army during
the Philippine–American War. It opens with the beginning of hostilities with the
American colonizers, and ends with the assassination of Luna on June 5, 1899 - a period
in which Luna served as Supreme Chief of the Army under the First Philippine Republic.
Directed by Jerrold Tarog and produced by Artikulo Uno Productions, the film received
critical acclaim from critics and audiences alike, praising its cinematography, writing,
acting and plot. The film was selected as the Philippine entry for the Best Foreign
Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards but it was not nominated.[4]
With a production budget of 80 million pesos,[5][6] it is one of the most expensive
Filipino epic historical films ever released. On September 29, 2015, it broke previous
record of ₱160 million to become the highest grossing Filipino historical film of all time.
[7][8][9]
Despite a 50% discount offered student viewers,[10] by the beginning of its fourth
week the film was well on its way to reaching the ₱200 million gross ticket sales.[11] In
October 11, it was officially announced that the film had reached its ₱240 million break
even point.[5] The film's critical and commercial success spawned the sequel Goyo: Ang
Batang Heneral, which chronicles the life of the titular Gregorio Del Pilar during the
Philippine–American War.

II. PLOT SUMMARY

Set during the Philippine-American war, Heneral Luna follows the life of one of Philippine
History's most brilliant soldier, 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.
 CONTEMPORARY ARTS FINAL PERFORMANCE TASK
Movie Review on the film
Heneral Luna
Directed by Jerrold Tarog
III. DESCRIPTION
Set during the Philippine-American war, a short-tempered Filipino general faces an enemy more
formidable than the American army: his own treacherous countrymen.
Director: Jerrold Tarog
Writers: Henry Francia, E.A. Rocha | 1 more credit »
Stars: John Arcilla, Arron Villaflor, Mon Confiado | See full cast & crew »

IV. CONCLUSION/ The movie “Heneral Luna” is one of the best historical movie ever created by the
EVALUATION Filipinos. It shows complete details and information that Heneral Luna and his men did
before. The message that the filmmaker want us to know is that Heneral Luna didn’t give
up the fight until the end even though other Generals or high ranks in the government
did not help him at all. Another message is that Filipinos can fight the Americans even
though they lack supplies, equipments, cooperation, and leadership. Bravery in the
movie is a example too. Also Heneral Luna shows off his aggressiveness towards the
cowards and traitor in his side and shows off his patriotism to the country he loves the
most. The film is totally engaging because it’s graphics and emotions shows that the
movie is really worth to watch. It’s action pack and goosebumps moments brings us back
to what really happened to the Philippine-American War. It attracts many Filipinos
especially the youth because it gives us the power of bravery and cooperation to each
other. And another reason why it attracts the youth is because it’s gives us knowledge
about the history before and the heroism of the Filipinos before.

MOVIE REVIEW RUBRIC

Unsatisfactory
Excellent (15 points) Good (14 points) Fair (12 points)
(10 points)

Summary of Writer gives a brief Summary is either a little Summary is either much Little or no significant
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details disclosing ending; includes
enough info to satisfy;
details from the movie and
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reviewer’s opinion
Evaluation of Contains sufficient and
various knowledgeable evaluation
aspects of many aspects of film
including directing, acting
cinematography, scenery,
special effects, soundtrack,
etc.
Effective Review is strongly
organization organized with clear
and flow transitions and logical
connections that create a
sense of being tightly
woven together
Final Review offers a clear
evaluation conclusion or evaluation
of the movie with a
recommendation for
viewing to others.
Heneral Luna
Directed by Jerrold Tarog
too long or not long enough
but does not give away
ending; not quite as
compelling; fewer details
from the movie and
evidence from summary to
support reviewer’s opinion
Contains some evaluation
of aspects of the film
including directing, acting
cinematography, editing,
scenery, special effects and
soundtrack.
Review is organized and
most transitions and
connections are clear, but
either organization is
somewhat lacking or the
sense of flow is somewhat
abrupt
Conclusion is satisfactory
but is lacking of a clear final but it's weak and lacking
evaluation
too short or much too
long; may be vague or tell
too much; few details
from the movie and little
evidence from summary
to support reviewer’s
opinion
Contains insufficient
evaluation of aspects of
the film including
directing, acting
cinematography, editing,
scenery, special effects
and soundtrack.
Review lacks strong
organization ; jumps
around too much or lacks
effective transitions; not
in logical order
A conclusion is present,
of a clear final evaluation
summary; no details
from the movie and
little evidence from
summary to support
reviewer’s opinion
Contains no
significant evaluation
of aspects of the ?lm
Review is choppy or
not cohesive;
organization is
unclear; few effective
transitions
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present.