Heneral Luna Trailer Impressions: Reintroducing General Antonio Luna Through A Gritty Biographical Historical Epic

Heneral Luna is a 2015 biographical historical epic from Artikulo Uno Productions under the direction of Jerrold Tarog, screenplay by Henry Francia, E. A. Rocha, and Jerrold Tarog; which stars 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 slated for a September 9, 2015 theatrical release. Let's check out what the gritty biopic of General Antonio Luna has in store for the movie going audience here.


Heneral Luna
Plot / Synopsis

Set during the Philippine-American war, Heneral Luna follows the life of one of Philippine History’s 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.

Source: Official Facebook Page

Watch Heneral Luna Official trailer here:






Heneral Luna Official Trailer Impression
Heneral Luna Film Trailer Review


What is there to say about the Heneral Luna official movie trailer? The Heneral Luna trailer is simply intense and promising. There is somewhat fire ignited deep within me while and after seeing this trailer which I can't really exactly point my fingers to. Was it because of the powerful portrayal of John Arcilla as the controversial First Republic War (National) Hero? Was it because of the solid cast featured in this biographical film? Was it due to the film's cinematography? Was it because of the good musical score? Was it because of the set designs, costume, and overall production value? Was it because of all of this was present in a film which caught me off guard as we no longer have seen this kind of element in mainstream Filipino films produced nowadays?


It has been quite a while since we were last presented with a historical drama with over all superb quality. By now you probably started noticing that I liked the Heneral Luna official trailer. This is enough hype to build for me which is somewhat dangerous, as expectations will only lead to disappointment. But I have high hopes that this film will deliver. I will be seeing this when it hits the theaters and will give you a review. Finally a film that is actually worth spending money to. Let's just hope that it will deliver in flying colors.


How about you guys? What do you think about the trailer of this biographical and historical epic chronicling the life of the controversial historical figure and national hero? Do you guys still remember the General Antonio Luna who was only introduced to us in historical books? Does this trailer made you interested to watch this film or see other national heroes life be made to film? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Heneral Luna official trailer in the comments section below:

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UPDATE:

Check out Pinoy Movie Blogger's Heneral Luna movie review here.

Felix Manalo Teaser Trailer Impressions: A Biopic of Iglesia Ni Cristo's Founder

Felix Manalo is a 2015 biographical drama and historical film by Viva Films under the direction of Joel Lamangan which stars Dennis Trillo (playing the role of Felix Manalo) and Bela Padilla slated for an October 7, 2015 theatrical release. Let's check out what this 2015 biopic of one of the country's most prominent religious leader has in store for movie goers?


Felix Manalo
Plot / Synopsis

FELIX MANALO is an epic historical biographical film dramatizing the life of Felix Yzagun Manalo, the first Executive Minister of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC). Manalo is regarded by the members of the INC as the last prophet of God and restorer of the true church, whom they called, Sugo (Tagalog, "messenger" or "envoy").

Source: Youtube

Watch Felix Manalo Official Teaser Trailer here:


UPDATE

You can check out the full trailer for Felix Manalo here:

Watch Felix Manalo Official FULL Trailer here:





Felix Manalo Official Trailer Impression
Felix Manalo Film Trailer Review


So what is there to say about the Felix Manalo movie teaser trailer? Well it is two-minute long clip of what I assume is the full trailer of the Felix Manalo 2015 biopic. So instead of actual lines that could give us a preview of how the writing is like in the film, we are instead presented with the film's potential good musical scoring. Guess it is a thing with teaser trailers for biopics whiich can also be observed with the Kid Kulafu (Manny Pacquiao Biopic) teaser trailer when it was first released.


The Felix Manalo Biopic teaser trailer looks excellently shot. One can immediately say that the biographical film of one of the most influential religious leaders of the Philippines has a good production value. The biopic is also a period piece that gives us sneak peak on what life is like in the late 1800 to early 1900 here in Philippines; of the struggle of "Ka Felix" in founding a religion in a Roman Catholic dominated (in terms of religion) country like the Philippines. I for one am particularly interested to see this film out of curiosity of the life of the religious leader and how they are able to execute the 1900 Philippine setting. If I were to nitpick, one observation I noticed when it comes to Philippine produced period pieces is that the costumes are too neat and clean. It is like most costumes are straight out of a Filipiniana contemporary tailoring shop which can sometimes draw one out of the supposedly 1900 period. In addition, this biopic walks a very risky and thin line as it tends to get more criticism from both the believer and non-believer of the religious organization: (1) Criticism from the non-believers as they might not be open for it and may very well call this as a propaganda or agenda; (2) Criticism from the believers in terms that they might not like how their beloved leader will be portrayed, or how the film will take some liberties from the actual history of their leader. On the latter, I think the piece is well researched and I don't think well-known celebrities who happens to be also Iglesia ni Cristo members would take part in something that will give shame to either their church or its leaders. Viva Films is actually gambling and hoping for the best with this biopic. The only question now is will it sell in the box office?


How about you guys? What do you think about the biopic of 'Ka Felix' (known to his church)? Can you set aside your religious difference just to see a film that tells the story of someone who goes against your very same church? If you are a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo, what do you think of Dennis Trillo in playing the role of Felix Manalo? Share your thoughts about the Felix Manalo teaser trailer in the comments section below:

Kid Kulafu Trailer Impressions: 2015 Manny Pacquiao Biopic - A Young Pacquiao Biographical Film

Kid Kulafu is an upcoming Star Cinema and TEN17 biographical film under the direction Paul Soriano which stars Robert "Buboy" Villar as the young Manny Pacquiao, Alessandra De Rossi and Cesar Montano slated for an April 2015 nationwide theatrical release. Let's check out and breakdown Kid Kulafu, the Manny Pacquaio 2015 biopic.


Kid Kulafu
Plot / Synopsis

A film about the humble beginnings of 8-time division boxing world champion Manny Pacquiao.

Before boxing, before the championships, before the fame, before he was Manny Pacquiao, he was Kid Kulafu.

Watch Kid Kulafu Official full trailer here:


Kid Kulafu Official Trailer Impression
Kid Kulafu Film Trailer Review


Manny Pacquaio aficionado rejoice this one is for you. Many have cheered on the 8-time division boxing world champion Manny Pacquaio while he is on the ring, now it is time to tell the story before he was even known as one. As if we have not have not enough of Manny Pacquiao, then Kid Kulafu comes along...


Kid Kulafu as a trailer looks sick. Everything what need to know about Kid Kulafu film and the life of Manny Pacquaio is on this trailer; like how he carry a heavy sack as practice, how he punch sand bags for practice, how he shadow box for practice, and wait for it... his boxing matches. Well I usually tend to complain a lot when a film gives everything away leaving nothing to the imagination in their trailers, so this is actually quite refreshing. Either it was the original intention or there isn't anything good to show; hopefully it is the former than the latter. For those unfamiliar with the Filipino celebrity starring in this biographical film, we can say that the film puts an effort to get good actors with award-winning Cesar Montano and Alessandra de Rossi. Buboy Villar has been usually cast to a kid's or side role in various television shows most notably Darna, Dyesebel, Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan. He has appeared in some film title but nothing that would showcase his true talents as an actor, bso this is his biggest break and why I think he puts quite a lot of effort in it. One can even think that he went into extensive method acting to pull off such scenes. Either that or he has a good boxing trainer/choreographer and he simply is simply good at acting. Seeing him in the trailer convinces me that he is a good pick for the role of the young Manny Pacquiao. We'll see once Kid Kulafu hits theater this 2015.


How about you guys, what do you think about this Manny PAcquiao biopic? Are you a big Manny Pacquiao fan? Will the curiosity about his life before the fame and this trailer be enough to push you to check this film out? Share your thoughts about Kid Kulafu official movie trailer in the comments section below: