Hesus, Rebolusyonaryo is a 2002 Philippine science fiction drama film written and directed by Lav Diaz and starring Mark Anthony Fernandez as the title role.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] The film did not perform well at the box office.[8]
| Hesus, Rebolusyonaryo | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Lav Diaz |
| Written by | Lav Diaz |
| Produced by | Lily Y. Monteverde |
| Starring | Mark Anthony Fernandez |
| Cinematography | Romulo Araojo |
| Edited by | Ron Dale |
| Music by | The Jerks |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Regal Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Budget | ₱5 million[1] |
The film is streaming online on YouTube.
Plot
editSet in 2011 when the Philippines is taken over by a military junta, Hesus Mariano (Mark Anthony) is ordered by Rebel Leader Miguel Reynante (Ronnie) to assassinate his cellmates. After a series of battles, Hesus finds himself in a coma, only to wake up in the hands of Col. Arnold Simon (Joel). Drawing inspiration from his childhood sweetheart Hilda (Donita), Hesus decides to take control of the game.[2]
Cast
edit- Mark Anthony Fernandez as Hesus
- Donita Rose as Hilda
- Joel Lamangan as Col. Arnold Simon
- Ronnie Lazaro as Miguel Reynante
- Pinky Amador as Lucia Sarmiento
- Ricardo Cepeda as Lt. Delfin Cordero
- Bart Guingona as Eddie Teves
- Richard Joson as Carlo Montes
- Orestes Ojeda as Col. Castor
- Marianne de la Riva as Aling Sima
- Lawrence Espinosa as Gen. Cyrus Racellos
- Tado Jimenez as Tasyo
- Dido dela Paz as Checkpoint Officer
- Diding Andres as Woman at Checkpoint
- Forsythe Cordero as Rebel Contact
- Jojo Vinzon as Mamasan
- Bernabe Cordova as Military Doctor
- Cris de Gracia as Nurse
Production
editPrincipal photography of the film lasted for 20 days. The titular character is inspired by José Rizal's characters Crisostomo and Simoun.[1] This marks Donita Rose's comeback film after four years, her last being the 1998 film Legacy.[9]
A symposium for the film was held at the University of the Philippines Film Center on January 24, 2001.[10][11]
Reception
editThe film performed poorly in the box office and was pulled out from theaters two days after its release. Nonetheless, it received dominantly positive reviews. Andrew Paredes of the Manila Standard praised the film for retaining the iconoclasm throughout the film. However, he criticized Diaz's constant allegiance to his own ethic for Donita's brief presence in the film.[12] Noel Vera describes the film as dystopian type of science fiction. He praised Diaz for combining the influences of José Rizal, George Orwell and video games in the film with ideas fit for at most six films. He also cited mixed reaction regarding the story's uneven flow; gunfire scenes patterned after Counterstrike inserted between extended meditative stillness.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Vera, Noel (2005). Critic After Dark: A Review of Philippine Cinema. BigO Books. pp. 181–183. ISBN 9789810531850. Retrieved July 10, 2022 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b Patra, Parichay; Kho Lim, Michael (August 3, 2021). Sine ni Lav Diaz. Intellect Books. ISBN 9781789384260. Retrieved July 10, 2022 – via Google Books.
- ^ Variety International Film Guide. André Deutsch. 2003. p. 270. Retrieved July 10, 2022 – via Google Books.
- ^ Samio, Veronica (January 24, 2002). "Aktor, direktor ng 'Hesus Rebolusyonaryo', nagtulakan". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
- ^ Red, Isah (January 27, 2002). "Can Mark Anthony Fernandez Be Revolutionary?". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 20. Retrieved November 11, 2022 – via Google News.
- ^ Red, Isah (February 1, 2002). "Ripe For Stardom". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 20. Retrieved July 10, 2022 – via Google News.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (February 2, 2002). "Lav Diaz's scary Philippine scenario". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
- ^ Paredes, Andrew (March 14, 2002). "Cartoon flick for smart kids". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 23. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
Before delivering a 1-2-3 punch at the box office, the industry had to take it on the nose with disappointments like Jolina Magdangal's Kung Ikaw ay Isang Panaginip and Lav Diaz's Hesus, Rebolusyonaryo.
- ^ "Donita Rose: The best of both worlds". The Philippine Star. February 3, 2002. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
- ^ ""Hesus Rebolusyonaryo" preview-symposium sa UP Film Center". The Philippine Star. January 22, 2002. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
- ^ ""Hesus Rebolusyonaryo" at UP Film Center". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. January 22, 2002. p. 21. Retrieved November 11, 2022 – via Google News.
- ^ Paredes, Andrew (February 14, 2002). "Saga of Endearing Misfits". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 21. Retrieved July 10, 2022 – via Google News.
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