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 Miyerkules, Setyembre 28, 2011 @ 1:40 AMZombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington >> Movie Review
"Bakit? Hindi na ba ako pwedeng maging ama, kung bading na ako?" -John Regala, Zombadings
When I first heard about Zombadings, I honestly did not set high expectations. At first I thought that it would turn out to be a typical “for gays only” movie so it was not my typical type of movie obviously. I’ve seen mainstream movies with this kind of genre and since it is in mainstream, I thought that it would carry an overbearingly cutesy again which is accompanied by make-ups and stuffs (no offense meant on mainstream). I more of patronize Independent Films now so Zombadings did not appeal to me that much unlike Ang pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros. The urge to go and see the movie myself was mainly because of my undying love for Martin Escudero and out of sheer curiosity. However, when our Film Appreciation professor brought it to us, I ate everything that I thought and said. And I will tell you why.
The story of Zombadings revolves around a guy, who was doomed to be a gay. When he was still young, he taunted a mysterious gay (Roderick Paulate) by repeatedly saying that the latter is gay. In return, the gay, who turned out to be a witch cursed him. When he is all grown up, the effect of Roderick's curse happened. He started changing his preference on all things, and started speaking in Gay Lingo. That time, a serial killer responsible for gay killings were at large and he, along with his bestfriend and lady love must break the curse before it gets to him. On his journey to tracking down the serial killer and fighting the urge to be gay, secrets started to unfold.Therefore, changing their interconnected lives forever.
Now what was just so cool about this movie? First, it is a gay movie but obviously not for gays only. In fact, I believe that this movie was intended for families and not for gays. It does not showcase the archetypal gay movie where everything is just so predictable. I saw reality in this fantasy-like movie. The setting and the typical experience of a gay who’s having a gender transformation is just real. It is a full pack movie. You would see a glimpse of every movie type incorporated in one film. There’s horror, action, romance, drama, comedy, suspense, mystery and thriller. If you would try to fit everything in one movie, it would look like a haystack already. But, surprisingly, it did not. I don’t know if it is just me, but I seriously ate what I said earlier because I loved the movie. The way everything was staged, set and filmed was great. The lighting complemented the theme of the movie and the effects are truly amusing. I so love Martin’s dance moves which is accompanied by swishing and flicking of playful effects.
And do you know what the best thing about this movie is? It was made not merely to entertain, but to EDUCATE. It DECONSTRUCTED the idea that we, the DISPARAGING society has set on them. Not because you are gay that you do not deserve to live and be acknowledge by people. No one can argue with me when I say that gays are one of the best comedians in the world. Their sense of humour would leave you literally rolling on the floor while laughing. Not because you are a woman trapped in a man’s physique that you can’t be victorious in your chosen field. “Lahat ng bakla, salot.” is an enormous lie. Look at Boy Abunda, Vice Ganda, IC Mendoza, Rustom Padilla, Ogie Diaz and Tita Swarding. All of them are achievers. Boy Abunda is an exemplary of a gay is very dignified, educated and successful. And no one could definitely say that one cannot be a father, if he is gay. Every Human being has the right to live. And gays are of no exception. They are our pride as well, as they continue to prove to the world their worth, and it is high time that we, especially those families who opposes, to support them just the same.
Also, isn’t it ironic that, it was Martin’s dad who in the end has to sacrifice and be a gay for his son when in real life, it is the father who is always on the verge of killing their son who “goes on the feminine side”? That is because the movie is grasping the hearts of the father, of the brothers who hold grudges on their gay relatives. It was meant to make them realize that gender, should not hinder the love they have that is set to say forever in their lives.  The only thing that I know about this movie is that, it is AWAARD! P.S. One more thing, have you seen the tag "1" beside the title Zombadings? I hope that it gives you a promising sign that there will be part two. :) BACK TO TOP? |
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