Monday, December 31, 2012

El Presidente


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)