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5 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 70The New York TimesKen JaworowskiThe New York TimesKen JaworowskiI’m only a little embarrassed at liking Heneral Luna, an audaciously manipulative movie that’s more involving than it should be. But really, when a film works this hard to rouse you, there’s no shame in just giving in.
- 70Los Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenLos Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenBoasting a sizable budget, stirring photography and Arcilla's charismatic lead performance, Heneral Luna would never be mistaken for more serious-minded art-house material, but there are certainly less lively ways to be taught a history lesson.
- 60The Hollywood ReporterClarence TsuiThe Hollywood ReporterClarence TsuiHeneral Luna is a sturdy, stirring if perhaps sometimes simplistic historical epic about bravery and treachery in a country at war.
- 40Village VoiceErnest HardyVillage VoiceErnest HardyAt a minimum, the film might inspire some people to hit up Google for a crash course on this historical narrative.