A quirky little New Zealand film about one boy’s journey to becoming a “Poofter”. Those New Zealanders know how to make a great fun-filled movie.
It’s awkward at times as Billy learns to fit into his skin. He and his cousin (Louise) who tucks her pigtail into shirt, bandages her emerging breasts down and goes by the name of Brad as she and Billy (as Lana) save the universe in their imaginary games.
Filled with beautiful, if drought stricken scenery, “50 Ways of Saying Fabulous” is a warm-hearted and well meaning coming of age and coming out story.
Billy finds a kindred spirit in Roy another boy who moves to the small town and is referred to as “the freak”. Roy and Billy form a tenuious relationship which all comes a croppa when the gorgeous Jamie shows up to help around the farm.
If you bother to count, I’m sure you’ll find the word “fabulous” is used 50 times, but the best line is left right till the end when Billy exclaims;
“Being a poofter wasn’t meant to be fabulous, but EVERYTHING blows up in your face when you are one; even though you’re just being yourself”
I’ve heard quite a bit about this film, so now begins the hunt to find a copy so I can enjoy it too :)
Found it, netflixed it, and it should be here sometime next week. Yay!
Oh, and I’d recommend if you’ve not seen it already, to see Adam and Steve.
Very funny! ;)
I’ve heard from R*yan that Adam and Steve has some gross parts in it… not sure I’m up for that, but hey I’m sure I’ll get around to viewing it some day.