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Macho Dancer (1988) Reviews

Macho Dancer (1988)
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Paul is a rural Filipino who travels to Manila after his gay American GI lover leaves the Philippines. He takes a job as a dancer but quickly becomes a male prostitute in order to survive. The seamy, squalid barrio is overseen by the violent, corrupt cop known as "The Kid." Paul and his roommate Noel short change The Kid on some drug money in hopes of rescuing Paul's sister from the brothel. Bambi is a pretty prostitute who helps the duo and provides Paul with his first heterosexual experience. She saves Paul from a savage beating by The Kid. The feature contains nudity and several homosexual encounters. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

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Starring:
Allan Paole, William Lorenzo, (more)
Director(s):
Lino Brocka
Format(s):
DVD
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(7 member reviews)  

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Ricardo R.

Being from the Philippines, and being 25, I fondly remember my trips to visit my Lola at Lolo(Grandmom and Grandpa) in a nice subdivision outside Metro Manila. Little did I know that there was this different side of the Philippines. Knowing that we, as a country are poor, did not shock me. What did, however was the seeming underbelly of the gay/lesbian underbelly that the Church seems to frown on. This is a movie that all people who are interested in the "alternate" lifestyle should see. It's a tale of romance, heartbreak, dreams, and shattered ones. My wife enjoyed her first Tagalog movie, and would also recomend it!

Yes   |   No


Aaron C.

I'm not sure why this had a 2.5 star rating at the time of this review... maybe because this film gets a little too close to reality, visually speaking. Great film, great story. Not for kids.

Yes   |   No


Roderick S.

I'm not a gay Filipino, but I found it to be a good movie. It was a raw movie sexually and I loved the boy on boy scenes very exotic yet intimate. Haha over all it was dramatic and sad but a reality all the same. I recommand it too.

Yes   |   No


Robert R.

This can best be described as a low budget, gay coming-of-age, making your way in the seamy world of strippers and husslers story. Add the requisite tragic romance as the overarching story and the formula is complete. The seamy side was a bit over done. The romance aspect was not so convincing. As with nearly every other Strand Releasing distributed film, it exudes amateurish awkwardness. If you enjoy watching boyish-shaped, Filipino youths dancing in their underwear as a form of entertainment, this is your ticket.

Yes   |   No


Mamata F.

Ok for a escape to Manila!

Yes   |   No


Dominique R.

Not a well done movie. Would not recommend it to anyone to watch.

Yes   |   No


FIDEL F.

POORLY DONE, CRAPPY GUYS, STORY SUCKS, I MEAN WTF? , TAKE THIS OFF YOUR INVENTORY BLOCKBUSTER

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    Ricardo R.

    Being from the Philippines, and being 25, I fondly remember my trips to visit my Lola at Lolo(Grandmom and Grandpa) in a nice subdivision outside Metro Manila. Little did I know that there was this different side of the Philippines. Knowing that we, as a country are poor, did not shock me. What did, however was the seeming underbelly of the gay/lesbian underbelly that the Church seems to frown on. This is a movie that all people who are interested in the "alternate" lifestyle should see. It's a tale of romance, heartbreak, dreams, and shattered ones. My wife enjoyed her first Tagalog movie, and would also recomend it!

    Yes   |   No

     
    Aaron C.

    I'm not sure why this had a 2.5 star rating at the time of this review... maybe because this film gets a little too close to reality, visually speaking. Great film, great story. Not for kids.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Roderick S.

    I'm not a gay Filipino, but I found it to be a good movie. It was a raw movie sexually and I loved the boy on boy scenes very exotic yet intimate. Haha over all it was dramatic and sad but a reality all the same. I recommand it too.

    Yes   |   No

     
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