Quezon's Game

Name: Quezon's Game
Genre: Drama, History
Released: December 16, 2019
Duration: 127 min
Rating: 36
Cast: Billy Ray Gallion, David Bianco, James Paoleli, Jennifer Blair-Bianco, Jeremy Domingo

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Star Cinema | Release Date: December 16, 2019 | Not Rated

Starring: Billy Ray Gallion, David Bianco, James Paoleli, Jennifer Blair-Bianco, Jeremy Domingo, Kate Alejandrino, Rachel Alejandro, Raymond Bagatsing, Ross Barnaby McLeod, Tony Ahn

Summary: In 1938, Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon agrees to welcome Jewish refugees from Germany in the Philippines.

Director: Matthew E. Rosen and Matthew Rosen

Genre(s): Drama, History

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 127 min

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Chris Salce

Jan 23, 2020

Quezon’s Game adds something that is missed in war films as well as history books. Read full review

Linda Barnard

Jan 22, 2020

The film improves in the dramatic final reel, as Quezon struggles to complete his task while facing the heartbreaking task of cutting the refugee list after pushback on visas, refugee quota increases and exit permits. Read full review

Devika Girish

Jan 23, 2020

Unfortunately, in Matthew Rosen’s fictionalized take, Quezon’s Game, this story of intrigue turns stiff and sentimental. Read full review

The Guardian Cath Clarke

Jan 29, 2020

The story is a real-life political chess game with the makings of a gripping race-against-the-clock thriller; but here it drags out into sluggish, dull and unconvincing melodrama. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Jan 24, 2020

Unfortunately, the poor production values, ham-fisted screenplay and uneven performances prevent it from achieving the desired dramatic impact. Read full review

Gary Goldstein

Dec 16, 2019

Unfortunately, much of the acting (save by Bagatsing and Rachel Alejandro as Quezon’s vigilant wife, Aurora) is so spotty that it undermines the story’s potential tension and emotional heft. Read full review

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