Zombadings, to be defined clearly needs to be taken literally. From the words, “zombies”and “badings”, it gave birth to another slang word, “Zombadings”. This film was first showed at the 7th Cinemalaya as a closing film. The fact that it was a Cinemalaya film, some people are not aware of it but when it was announced to be showed on theatres, it was a huge hit on the first day of its screening.
Several factors are the reason how this film managed to overpower other mainstream movies.
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| (Got this picture from Google Images) |
First of all, the actors and actresses who played the major roles in the movie were really fit for the roles. Martin Escudero, as Remington did a very good acting on the role of being a gay, which I suppose is not for real. Lauren Young, as Hannah, the female lead actress showcased her talent in acting by making a good pair with Escudero. Kerbie Zamora, as Jigs, Remington’s best friend, along with supporting actors and actresses like Janice De Belen and John Regala as Remington’s parents, gave a big impact in supporting each other’s role in the film, making the plot more exciting. Daniel Fernando, with a very mysterious role did a great job in the film. Of course, you should not forget the great actor Roderick Paulate for his outstanding role in the movie as the key to Remington’s situation. Eugene Domingo, with a weird skating role of being Hannah’s mother should also be given credits too.
Second, the director and the scriptwriters were able to make a good film with a really great concept. You also have to commend Jade Castro’s directing skills in this movie. He was able to bring out the actors and actresses talent in acting but through a horror slash comedy film. Though this movie was based from a real life experience, it was not the film that we expected it to be; it is because of the movie’s plot.
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| The two of the best parts of the film ^^, |
Third reason, as mentioned is the plot that made this movie such a big hit. At first, you would think that this movie is just plain kabaklaan, when it’s actually not. Though the theme revolves on gay people, the plot really makes sense. Aside from that, when the trailer was released, some scenes would leave you hanging and would really make you watch it. The funny moments would always be there which would really make you fall from your seat. Who wouldn’t forget the famous, “table scene” by Roderick Paulate? Charoterang esprikitik! And how did you react at the “stairs scene” with Jigs and Remington? *wink. Enough said.
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| I even went back to Gateway just to take a picture. ^^, |
The bottom line is, there are some people who are still unable to embrace the reality that gays are part of our society now. As human, we have the right to respect each other’s beliefs as we wanted to get respected too. In the movie, it was clearly showed how some people discriminate gays and even end up abusing them, which in reality should be given respect for they are still humans. Then, I also realized that a parents’ love for their child can never be replaced by anything in the world. At the end of the film, the sacrifice of parents for the welfare of their child is the evidence of their unconditional love for their own flesh and blood. All in all, this film is set to promote certain values and not just pure kabaklaan all the way.
Blog entry written by: Annie Mae S. Dela Cruz
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