A Movie Review on “El Presidente” Essay

E. Own schemeThe story is told in flashbacks as Emilio Aguinaldo thanks the US regime for vainglorious him the opportunity to attend the amply restoration of Filipino independence on July 4, 1946. The cinema begins with his capture by Filipino and US forces under Frederick Funstons command in 1901, then flashes back to 1886, when an old woman gives Aguinaldo and puerility friend Candido Tirona cryptic prophecies. Ten years later, Aguinaldo is inducted into the Katipunan and later assumes t adept downership of its Cavite chapter maculation becoming mayor of Cavite El Viejo. When trouble breaks out in manila in late August 1896, Aguinaldo tries to assure the Spanish provincial judicature of non-interference and c eitherplacetly marshals his forces despite a lack of weapons. Learning that the Spanish or soly put their forces in Manila, Aguinaldo fin entirelyy mobilizes his armament and take the press to Spanish troops in Cavite. As the rebels gain ground in Cavite and sever al provinces, its Magdalo and Magdiwang factions convene to elect a provisional g overnment.Andres Bonifacio over jar againsts the Tejeros Convention, which elects Aguinaldo as president, Mariano Trias as vice-president, and himself as interior minister. He storms out of the convention when Daniel Tirona objects to his election. Aguinaldos comrade Crispulo in frame of references him of his accession and convinces him to leave his troops just as he was want to defend against the Spaniards at Pasong Santol. The rebels are defeated and Crispulo is killed. Meanwhile, an embittered Bonifacio establishes his own revolutionary government and is later arrested. Aguinaldo is concerned about Bonifacios actions and wanted him exiled, yet the contend Council advises his execution. Several months later, Aguinaldo leaves Cavite with most of his forces intact and makes it to Biak-na-Bato in Bulacan, where he signs the Pact of Biak-na-Bato and heads for Hong Kong. there he meets with US officia ls who approach him with offers of support and recognition of a pertly Philippine Republic amidst the Spanish-American War. Aguinaldo returns to the Philippines and formally declares independence from Spain. As the Malolos Congress convenes, Felipe Agoncillo tries to array the new nation at the Treaty of Paris negotiations, just gets stonewalled at every turn even as US forces gradually induce in the Philippines. The Philippine-American War breaks out in February 1899 and Antonio Luna is appointed commander of all Filipino troops. He is assassinated three months later and the Filipino troops are gradually routed by the Americans. As a result, Aguinaldos forces trigger off all over northern Luzon to escape the Americans. General Gregorio del Pilar volunteers to lead round troops in holding them off at Tirad apply and buy Aguinaldo time to get a sort.His loyal courier is later captured by the Americans while getting close to medicine for his son. Now aware of Aguinaldos hideou t, Funston plans his capture. Having been made to accept US rule over the Philippines, Aguinaldo lives a peace of mind emotional state, which is marred by Hilarias passing in 1921. He meets and marries Felipe Agoncillos niece Maria in 1930. Over the next few decades, the couple figure Philippine history unfold once more as he is defeated in the 1935 presidential elections, Japanese occupation and the restoration of full independence. In 1962, an elderly Aguinaldo and his wife comfort each other over President Diosdado Macapagals decree to restore the actual date of the Philippine declaration of independence. In his final hours, the same woman who gave him his prophecy appears to him one more time.F. Criticize on the followingI. Story and ThemeEl Presidente is a Historical Film wherein the life of Emilio Aguinaldo is portrayed from the Spanish Era, until the Philippine Independence.II. Screen take to the woodsThe screenwriters inserted or so Spanish Dialogues, English, and Filipi no in the script. And I was discontented with the screenplay itself. I didnt like the dialogues specially when Baron Geisler who portrayed as a Spanish official talked to Emilio Aguinaldo in Spanish saying that he doesnt under dead end Filipino, but then all of a sudden he understood it. That is just an example of the lack of continuity of the script.III. DirectionThe handler in this movie did a decent job of portraying the life of Emilio Aguinaldo. I say decent because I was kinda disappointed with the way the movie played out. I expected so much from this movie, but in every scene, I dont know if the managing director overlooked it, but I really am discontented with every scenes.IV. CinematographyThe Cinematography was good in terms of portraying the veracious scenes though in the fight scenes, the cinematography was quite lacking for the actors werent shown in many incompatible angles.V. EditingThe modify from the start is quite good but I didnt like the editing on the wa r scenes. I didnt like the editing because you can see that some of the fight scene was either fast-forward or in ho-hum motion. With that in mind, the fight scene was discontented for me because the feeling of intensity in a fight scene isnt quite felt by me.VI. ActingFrom the casting, to the acting, to the costume, I didnt like it. Bayani Agbayani and Bearwin Meily are good comedians for me. further here in this movie where it is sort of historical and more on drama, they didnt fit the roles and also there are also some cast in which I didnt like. I also didnt like the costume of some artist, especially the fake moustache of some of the actors. I also didnt like the acting of Jorge Estregan as Emilio Aguinaldo because he seems to be lacking in facial expression and at some point too melodramatic.VII. DialoguesThe dialogues were good but they could still improve. The consistency of the dialogues form Spanish to Filipino were lacking just like my statement on the Screenplay.VIII. SoundtrackThe soundtrack of El Presidente is no doubt entertaining and good that is why it win some of the awards in terms of theme song.IX. Visual EffectsWe care the visual effects of the movie because its simple and realisticX. tog and make-upThe costume seems to be good for it portrays the historical background of our country.G. special notes to consideri. Interesting Facts about the making of the postulate* Judy Ann Santos was initially offered to play Hilaria Del Rosario. She refused to accept the movie saying she cant relate to the nature because she doesnt know Hilaria personally. * Tikoy Aguiluz backed out of directing this get after(prenominal) a misunderstanding with Jorge Estregan over Manila Kingpin The Asiong Salonga Story.ii. Budget and box-office consummationBox office P872,972 (partial Manila)iii. Awards and honors* Youth Choice Award El Presidente* silk hat Sound Michael Idioma, El Presidente* outgo Musical Score Jessie Lazatin, El Presidente * outgo The me Song apl.de.ap and Jamir Garcia, El Presidente* topper Make-up Warren Munar, El Presidente by Warren Munar and company.* Best Supporting Actor Cesar Montano, El Presidente * second Best Picture El Presidenteiv. Social, political, and/or historical context for the film The movie is partly based on Aguinaldos Memoirs of the Revolution. Writer-director Mark Meily states that the jump out had its genesis back in 1998. Over the intervening years, careful look for was made in order to accurately portray Aguinaldos life, especially facts that have been glossed over in history books. These include his conduct over the trial of the Bonifacio brothers and his other actions during the Revolution. Meily himself was brought into the project as director after Ejercito pledge never to work with original director Tikoy Aguiluz because of their rift over editing Manila Kingpin. Shooting took place over 43 days at select locations in Cavite, Laguna, and Bulacan, with the Las Casas Filipinas de Azucar in Bataan substituting for urban scenesv. What others have said about the film* The Philippines Cinema Evaluation Board graded the film at A. * Phillip Cu-Unjieng of the Philippine Star said it vividly recaptures one of the Philippines most turbulent periods in history by exposing the infighting among the Katipunans members and how Aguinaldo wanted to sink them. He noted that the films quality makes it almost stand out as much as Richard Attenboroughs Gandhi, Steven Spielbergs Lincoln, and Martin Scorseses The Aviator. * Philibert Ortiz-Dy said making the film was tricky, but dragged towards the end.* The movie garnered most of the awards at the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival, winning the plums for Second Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Cesar Montano), Youth Choice Award, Best Float, Best Sound, Best Musical Score, and Best Make-up. * Columnist and radio show host Jessica Zafra, however, was detailed of the movies treatment. She said the depiction of Bonifacios death raise questions about its authenticity. She added that the film itself does Emilio Aguinaldo a disservice by portraying him as a victim of circumstance and even highlighted the amnesia prevalent among contemporary Filipinos.H. Values and RelevanceThe film was more of a historical perceptiveness of our previous heroes. The film taught us that our Filipino heroes fought for our freedom therefore we should value it.I. Over-all analysisOver-all the film is good for it depicts the life of our national heroes. Though the film seems to be a bias on the part of Emilio Aguinaldo because the death of Andres Bonifacio and Antonio Luna were different on the history books. From the acting to everything, it is a good film but it can still improve by so much.