Best Filipino historical movie I'd ever seen. I didn't anticipate how great this movie is. So far so good. I cried during the scene when Luna and his fellow captains and soldiers were killed by their fellow Filipinos. This is the reason why Filipinos defeated during the Philippine-American war because of no unity with each other. This is the best Heneral Luna's quote: 'Our real enemy is ourselves, not the Foreigners.'

Perfect. The kind of historical film people need and would want to see. Funny. Brutal. Oftentimes truthful. I doubt if someone can finish the film without feeling sympathy for Heneral Luna AND anger at those who claim to be nationalists but in reality are only concerned with their own affairs. The most important realization, in the end, should be that our country's current situation is no different from that it experienced during the era of the Philippine-American war. Consequently, we have the same responsibility as those who lived during those times. The revolution is (still) happening right now. A great introduction to anti-imperialism.

I never ever recall applauding after a movie - but to Heneral Luna, i did. It was worth the applause - not because of the story (only), not because of the actors/actresses (only), not because of the way the story unfolded (only), not because of the cinematography (only), not because of the 3D animation (only) and not because of every other element in the film (only). It was because all of those - and being very well put together. From beginning to end, the movie will capture your attention and keep you engaged. The manner in which the story was told - seamlessly weaving through the past and present was surprisingly not confusing. I am also pleased with the choice of actors who played the different characters. And then i learned that the extent of the digital work done - hats off. Looking forward to the next.

Heneral Luna is one of those rare Filipino films that's entertaining and keeps you on the edge of your seat. The film is based on the titular national hero Antonio Luna a Filipino general who believes he can turn the tide of war against in the invading Americans back then. He was also known for his temperamental yet tough love attitude towards his incompetent soldiers and political rivals.John Arcilla was spot on to play this role, and so does Mon Confiado as the Philippine president Emilio Aguinaldo. Little is his screen time but when you see him, you see that he's calm yet you feel that there's something fishy going on with him. While we may credit him as the father of Philippine Independence and Republic, he's not without flaws. And with the execution of Andres Bonifacio associated with him and Luna, history has become not been very kind with him.But that's history, sometimes you have to take some serious choices to make a difference, even if it's not the popular one. And both men made their own choices, as Harvey Dent once said: "Either you die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain." and yes Luna died a hero and Aguinaldo and his conspirators lived with stained reputations till the end.