The
Iron Ladies Movie Review:
Sport
films by and large follow a certain formula: a bunch of
misfits struggle against the odds to finally make it to
the big time leaving the audience at the end with a warm
fuzzy feeling. "The Iron Ladies" doesn't deviate from this
tried-and-tested formula, but like "Cool Runnings", its
based on true story of how a volleyball team composed mostly
of transsexuals, transvestites and some rather effeminate
gay guys made it to the national championships in 1996.
Mon
is a fantastic volleyball player who has always been passed
over because he is gay. He believes that his dream of playing
in the national team is unachievable until luck - and a
new coach - gives him a chance to accomplish his dream.
Because most of the regular team mates are uncomfortable
with his sexuality, he and best friend Jung (a mischievous
queen) put together their own volleyball team, headed by
a very straight, very unwilling captain. Battling everything
from broken nails and catfights to heartbreak and homophobia,
they eventually come together as a team and win almost everybody
with their style and camp humor.
"The
Iron Ladies" is full of heart and cheerfulness, and although
it is obvious that the presence of larger-than-life gay
characters depicted here, comfortable with themselves (and
more when in make-up) projects a positive image about sexuality;
it doesn't really set out to be a community message film.
Of course this film wouldn't be for everyone - but given
the chance, the humor and the antics of the characters will
win you over and make you laugh. And stay for the credits
- the real-life Iron Ladies appear.
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