But every now and then, someone or a group of individuals with a truly bright concept comes along and (somehow) surprisingly gets funded. That instead of prioritizing quality, well-produced, well-written, and thought-provoking films, we are left with the over-saturation of the same films those conditions the next generation to patronize such shallowness. What the Filipino movie going audience is left with are a slew of "films" that uses the same old formulaic (cliche) format that only updates itself with the latest contemporary Philippine showbiz love team that or a film that insults the very intellect of the audience.
With so many historical figures who fought valiantly during a period in Philippine history when war seems to be the only plausible solution, one would initially think the local film industry would utilize such seemingly unlimited source material.
Did Heneral Luna live up to the expectations and hype built up by its official trailer? Check out the spoiler-free Pinoy Movie Blogger's review on Heneral Luna here. Rocha, and Jerrold Tarog starring John Arcilla as General Antonio Luna, Arron Villaflor, Joem Bascon, Archie Alemania, Alex Medina, Art Acuña, Mon Confiado, Epy Quizon, Bing Pimentel, Paulo Avelino, Mylene Dizon, Alvin Anson, Nonie Buencamino, Lorenz Martinez, Leo Martinez, and Ketchup Eusebio. Heneral Luna is a 2015 biographical and historical epic from Artikulo Uno Productions, under the direction of Jerrold Tarog, screenplay by Henry Francia, E.