Bruno (1988 film)

Bruno
Bruno
Directed by	Jun Raquiza
Written by	Helen Atienza
Starring	Max Laurel; Ken Snell; Jane Castellvi; Vicky Roa;
Cinematography	Romulo Araojo
Release date	April 1988;
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Bruno is a 1988 Filipino action film directed by Jun Raquiza and starring Max Laurel as the titular character, alongside Ken Snell, Jane Castellvi, and Vicky Roa. It was released in early April 1988. Luciano E. Soriano of the Manila Standard gave the film a negative review, criticizing it as a trite entry to the vigilante film genre with forgettable performances, though he commended its bleak cinematography.

Plot

Bruno is a former soldier trained to kill enemies with his bare hands. After his brother and sister die in the hands of a crime syndicate, Bruno takes it upon himself to avenge their deaths.

Cast

Max Laurel as Bruno^[4]
Ken Snell as Jobo, head of the syndicate^[1]
Jane Castellvi as Jona, Bruno's sister^[1]
Vicky Roa as Bultre^[1]
Dan Corbe

Critical response

Luciano E. Soriano, writing for the Manila Standard, gave Bruno a negative review, stating that it is simply "another rehash of the popular vigilante genre". He considered Max Laurel to have too limited acting skills to carry a film by himself, unlike his titular villain role in the Zuma films where he was aided by make-up and special effects, and expressed that the decision to cast unknowns for the film led to forgettable characters. Soriano noted, however, that the film's best aspect is its bleak cinematography, which generates a suitable atmosphere for the film.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Soriano, Luciano E. (April 16, 1988). "Raquiza's loss". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 9. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
^ "Movie Guide". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. April 3, 1988. p. 10. Retrieved November 14, 2020. NEW LORDS.....................Bruno
^ "Movie Guide". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. March 31, 1988. p. 10. Retrieved November 14, 2020. NEW LORDS....Aguilar May Oras Ka Rin
^ Soriano, Luciano E. (16 April 1988). "Film Review: Bruno". Manila Standard. Retrieved 29 July 2022.