LEAD CAST: Nora
Aunor, E.R. Ejercito, Cristine Reyes, Cesar Montano DIRECTOR: Mark Meilly SCREENWRITER: Roy Iglesia PRODUCER: Scenema Concept International, Viva films and
CMB Films GENRE: Action, Historical Drama RUNNING TIME: 160 minutes LOCATION: Philippines
Technical assessment: 3.5
Moral
assessment: 2.5
CINEMA
rating: R 14 (For viewers 14 years
old and above)
El Presidente exposes the political infighting,
rivalries and intrigues during the revolution that saw Filipinos struggling for
independence from Spanish Regime. It also shows the inner struggle of Emilio Aguinaldo in the
process of making decision between life and death, as his ability as a leader
is being tested. (Full review to follow)