Arola, Mark Edison A.

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Critique About Rizal The Movie
The movie Jose Rizal which was excellently played by Cesar Montano as the lead role was a
heartwarming one that shows how Rizal runs his life.

While watching the movie, I felt mixed emotions given the fact that it was made to help us,
Filipinos, understand what our national hero had done for the country. It shows how Rizal really love his
mother country for him to sacrificed his own life.

The film also works through a series of flashback showing Rizal as a genius, a write, a doctor, an
artist, a lover, a friend, a brother, a son that gives texture to his character.

It shows the great explanation of the Philippine history, the nationalism and heroism in a non-
violent manner, though, there were times that the characters speak in Spanish language and I couldn’t
understand it unless I will read the subtitles. I could also say that the other characters weren’t having any
difficulties in reciting their Spanish lines.

The actors’ dedication for the film is inevitable especially Cesar Montano who is very perfect for
the role of Rizal. His values and great performance as the lead actor is impeccable and has a great impact
on me as the audience of the said film.

Also, the supporting casts like Jhong Hilario who played as Rizal’s servant, Jaime Fabregas as
Rizal’s attorney did a great job on portraying their role fluently. They made it easy for me to understand
the flow of the story.

However, there are also negative comments that I must say about the movie. The plot was full of
twists and turns. It is confusing to watch because of too many flashbacks and you couldn’t guess whether
it is still in flashback or not. Also, some scenes are brutal, and some are not suitable for young kids such
as the bed scene wherein the Spanish priest with the used of his power tried to rape a Filipino woman.

They should’ve cut that scene knowing that this film is not only for old-aged viewers but also to
the students who are studying the life of Rizal, particularly those who have the subject El Filibusterismo
and Noli me Tangere.

All in all, the movie is superbly great. It was epic, melodrama and historian. There are funny,
tearful, griefs; hatred scenes that would surely make you appreciate it. The characters are unforgettable.

I particularly love the last scene when Rizal fell in the ground facing the sky, having his last
breath look at a beautiful surprise – it only shows that Rizal did not die in vain. His death was just the
beginning of everything we aim to face the Spaniards who made us suffer.

After watching the film, I couldn’t help but feel the sense of pride being him as the Philippine
National Hero. There is no one like Rizal. He is a legacy of what a real Filipino is.
Alcantra, Jan Arvin Q.
BSBA-1K
Critique of Rizal the Movie
In this movie all the attribute of Rizal in different fields like being a writer, painter, linguistic,
sculptor, doctor and so on was shown. I see how much a gifted child Rizal is and I’m so amaze
on him. He is really a genius man. He is not only an expert in those mention profession but also
he is a good brother, son and great lover.
Moreover, the film made known the line of attack did by our heroes and countrymen to
achieve the freedom of our country under the rule of the Spaniards friar and military force. There
were a lot of discrimination and ruthless treatment in Filipino on that period and that is the reason
of the rebellions between Filipino and Spaniards. Even in school, it was felt by Rizal and other
Filipino students. Many Filipinos were suffered. They were the servant of the Spaniards. Andres
Bonifacio, Aguinaldo Jacinto and the other members of the “Katipunan” led the “himagsikan” for
the independence of our beloved nation. Unfortunately, for the several battles we were lost.
Tandang Sora takes part in giving first aid for those who injured throughout the fight.
Although she is very old and it is a crime to help defiant people, still she applies her medicinal
knowledge. She proved that she really loved the country and she does not agree upon the
Spaniards administration.
Rizal used pen as his weapon rather than sword in fighting against the Spaniards
administration, he written it in novels and poetry. The most famous in his writings are the “Noli Me
Tanghere and El Fili Pusterismo”. Some historian said that Bonifacio and Aguinaldo should be
the national hero because they fought in the revolution, while Rizal cautioned about it. But they
didn’t think that much better to have a peaceful fight. Even though they have a great contribution
for our freedom, Rizal stills the one who have the qualities of being a national hero.
The fact that Philippines is a Catholic nation but the evil despotism of the Catholic Church
under Spaniards friars are still felt by the Filipino. One of the unforgettable events in the history
of our country was the execution of the three Filipino priests also known as the three “Martyrs”,
Fathers Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos and Jacinto Zamora on February 17, 1872, by order of
Governor General Izquirdo. It is an injustice, vicious and merciless punishment. They are innocent
and they did not deserve it.
The most painful and melancholic incident in that time is the death of our national hero Dr.
Jose Rizal in Dapitan now known as Bagumbayan. He did not worthy to die in that way. He’s
tender loved in our country brought him in his last breath. But it is valuable; it became the pathway
to achieve the independence of our country in the hands of Spaniards. Rizal is the pride of our
nation.
We, as a Filipino citizen we must value and love our country like what our heroes did. Rizal
did not die in vain. He did not die for nothing. He did not die defeated. Rather he died victorious
because his death is the torch that lights Philippine independence that ignites Philippine
Revolution. Let us salute our heroes especially Dr. Jose Rizal for their contribution to our freedom.
This movie is one of the best films in the world that I viewed. It represents my citizenship
and my history being a Filipino. I am thankful to all are heroes who offered their lives in order to
achieved our freedom. It opened my mind and made me proud to a Filipino and to be loved my
country as well as my countrymen.