MACALIPAY, MA. LOURDES A.

Thursday
SY 1149 RIZAL
Miclat

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Midterms

Prof. Mario

Jose Rizal [film]

Jose Rizal is a biographical film directed by Marilou Diaz- Abaya and staring
Cesar Montano as the Philippine national heroJose Rizal. The film depicts Jose Rizal
in many aspect of his career, but it primarily focuses on Jose Rizal as an advocate of
nationalism.
Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda or popularly known as Jose Rizal,
is one of the most acclaimed patriot from Philippines. The self-entitled film focuses on
portraying the abusive colonization of the Spaniards and the unselfish contribution in
the historical and social transformation of Jose Rizal in our country. From what I
watched, there were scenes that were not clear to me especially the part of flashbacks.
However, I appreciate the scene where in colonial government-appointed counsel--Luis
Taviel Andrade really shows his concern towards Jose Rizal. A lot of scenes from the
film were about the case and argument for the defense prior to the incarceration of Jose
Rizal.
The film is not suitable for children, in my opinion because it has inappropriate
and disturbing situation like when the abusive friar is raping Filipino women. All in all, I
would like to recommend the film to all Filipinos who wants to understand our history
more, but the viewer must have exert more attention towards the film because of its
complexity in terms of the transition of the film.