... what is it good for? Well some might argue for movies and I reckon they wouldn't be that wrong. So another one of the based on a true story. I don't know all the details and the movie might take some liberal approaches on certain things (quite likely it does).

The battle scenes are very well choreographed and the drama and story building is quite nice. If you like movies that shine a light on things like this, you will be more than satisfied.

Excellent acting,wonderful written script,very good acting.Not a moment to bored.Enjoy!

Youthful, pretentious, handsome and talented, Gregorio del Pilar cut one of the most interesting and compelling figures in Philippine history. Having a distinguished reputation in the country's wars of independence, Goyo, as he was known, led a successful military career in the nation's attempts at freedom. "Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral" features the man's martial endeavors and personal life highlighting his interactions with other individuals in the making of history while leading his men to battle fatefully meeting death at a young age. Good acting by the able cast coupled with well done battle scenes and the colorful period drama are put to good use. Although giving a fine performance, Paulo Avelino lacks the commanding presence to stand out as the lead character of the film making his thespian attempt at the intriguing del Pilar seem like one of the rest of the cast. The length of the film addled by unnecessary flashbacks, dream sequences, panoramic views of picturesque scenery and too much focus on del Pilar's reputation as a playboy don't help and a better editing job would have given this fine cinematic piece more of a punch. Unlike its predecessor "Heneral Luna" which the film serves as a sequel to, "Goyo" lacks the direct action which these kinds of films are best at. Nevertheless the movie is a good representation of the progress of Philippine cinema in quality, color and content. May many more come.