Barumbadings (also known as BarumBadings: Vol 1. Dead Mother, Dead All) is a 2021 Philippine black comedy crime action film written and directed by Darryl Yap.[1][2] It stars Joel Torre, Jeric Raval, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Baron Geisler and John Lapus.[3][4] The film is about a three gay gangsters mourn the death of their gay guardian, but ends up celebrating his bright and colorful life.[5][6] The main characters are named after the main members of the SexBomb Girls and their manager, Joy Cancio.
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| Directed by | Darryl Yap |
| Written by | Darryl Yap |
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| Cinematography | Rain Yamson |
| Edited by | Vincent L. Asis |
| Music by | Andrew R. Florentino |
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| Distributed by | Vivamax |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Plot
editIzzy (Jeric Raval), Jopay (Mark Anthony Fernandez) and Rochelle (Baron Geisler) are gays-in-training for beauty pageants under the care of their adoptive gay mother, Joy (Joel Torre). When Joy passes away, they become part of an intense feud against lesbians.
Cast
edit- Joel Torre as Mother Joy: The one who adopted the three gays, Izzy, Jopay and Rochelle.[7]
- Jeric Raval as Izzy [8]
- Mark Anthony Fernandez as Jopay[9]
- Baron Geisler as Rochelle [10]
- John Lapus as Queenpin: The leader of Barumbadings and the one who giving orders to Izzy, Jopay and Rochelle.
- Francine Garcia as Trixie
- Cecil Paz as Buchi the Butcher: Queenpin ex-lover.
- Carlo Mendoza as Young Rochelle
- Janrey Torres as Young Izzy
- Lance Russell Obrero as Young Jopay
- Jobelyn Manuel as Right Finger of Buchi
- Loren Mirañas as Left Finger of Buchi
Release
editThe film was released in the Philippines via streaming in Vivamax on November 5, 2021.[11]
Reception
editJE CC of PinoyFeeds give the film a positive review and he wrote:
Action and comedy make a satisfying marriage in this Darryl Yap feature that tackles hate crimes against gay people.[12]
Future
editBaron Geisler confirmed that he is part of all 4 upcoming sequels of Barumbadings.[13]
References
edit- ^ "Darryl Yap directs new LGBTQ film 'Barumbadings'".
- ^ "BARUMBADINGS VOL. 1 Dead Mother Dead All! Poster from Darryl Yap starring Jeric Raval and Joel Torre". October 8, 2021.
- ^ "Premier actors deliver fun and action in 'Barumbadings'". Manila Bulletin. October 20, 2021.
- ^ "Make way for the new action queens, the 'Barumbadings'". The Manila Times. November 5, 2021.
- ^ "Cast of Barumbadings—Who's the fairest of them all?".
- ^ "Baron Geisler: There's a lesson in 'Barumbadings'". Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on November 11, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "Joel Torre plays flamboyant gay character for first time in 'Barumbadings'". October 16, 2021.
- ^ "Jeric Raval essays gay role for the first time". The Philippine STAR.
- ^ "MARK ANTHONY FERNANDEZ ENJOYS PLAYING GAY ROLE IN FULL DRAG IN VIVAMAX' 'BARUMBADINGS' STREAMING ON NOVEMBER 5".
- ^ "Baron humingi ng tawad sa mga beking pisikal niyang nasaktan: Sana po mapatawad n'yo na ako". October 31, 2021.
- ^ "Barumbadings (2021)". Filmoria.co.uk. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "REVIEW: Fantastic Performances Propel Vivamax's 'Barumbadings' To Soar". PinoyFeeds. November 8, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "BarumBadings, magkakaroon ng five-part sequel?".
External links
edit- Barumbadings at IMDb
