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- 2019
- PG-13
- ABS-CBN International
- 2 h 7 m
- 2019
- PG-13
- ABS-CBN International
- 2 h 7 m
Summary In 1938, Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon agrees to welcome Jewish refugees from Germany in the Philippines.
Written By: Dren Pavia, Janice Y. Perez
- 2019
- PG-13
- ABS-CBN International
- 2 h 7 m
- 2019
- PG-13
- ABS-CBN International
- 2 h 7 m
Quezon's Game
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Summary In 1938, Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon agrees to welcome Jewish refugees from Germany in the Philippines.
Written By: Dren Pavia, Janice Y. Perez
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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17% Positive
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67% Mixed
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4 Reviews
17% Negative
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1 Review
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
36
17% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
67% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
17% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Quezon’s Game adds something that is missed in war films as well as history books.
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.
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.
Unfortunately, the poor production values, ham-fisted screenplay and uneven performances prevent it from achieving the desired dramatic impact.
Unfortunately, in Matthew Rosen’s fictionalized take, Quezon’s Game, this story of intrigue turns stiff and sentimental.
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.
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Production Company
Star Cinema,
Kinetek
Release Date Dec 16, 2019
Duration 2 h 7 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline A world on the brink of war. A people on the brink of annihilation. A leader on the brink of death.
Website
http://www.quezonsgame.com/
Awards
FAP Awards, Philippines
• 9 Nominations
Star Awards for Movies
• 1 Win & 8 Nominations
Gawad Urian Awards
• 2 Nominations