Ang Taba Ko Kasi
Plot / Synopsis
A fat girl is torn between her hot swimming instructor, who motivates her to lose weight, and an equally fat friend, who wants her to accept her appearance.
Source: Official CineFilipino Page
Watch Ang Taba Ko Kasi Official trailer here:
Ang Taba Ko Kasi Film Trailer Review
What can be said about the Ang Taba Ko Kasi (2016) official movie trailer? Well, 'Ang Taba Ko Kasi' features something not so often featured in mainstream films, a shift of focus on the life of the 'fat' lady; usually the side character or punch line. The CineFilipino film picks up the pink elephant in the room, of the life, prejudice, stigma, and how ruthless most society can become when dealing with those they deemed not beautiful; how they deal with fat people. The interesting part in the trailer is that it also include a scene wherein the female lead has also the same toxic mentality alienating and dismissing her (possible) love interest merely because it is fat. A similar disheartening notion as LGBT members believing that they do should never have the same equal rights for legal civil union or marriage.
I remember watching an old American film about a similar film, the 1989 film Babycakes. Well, Babycakes seems to still romanticize and play more on the unlikely protagonist wins over the guy, or in this case the good-looking guy. You can check out the Babycakes trailer here. You might very well search and watch the whole film on Youtube if you are lucky.
In an interesting turn of events, the Movie and Television Review Classification Board (MTRCB) has slapped an 'x' rating on the 'Ang Taba Ko Kasi' movie trailer due to 'strong offensive language/insult on the appearance of a person.' It is quite absurd really as to how else can a movie show the life and the ordeal experience by the fat people if the film and its trailer are not allowed to show such harsh realities. It is probably not the film's intention to make a mockery or insult onto something that they seem to focus on; to give a thought-provoking narrative and make people realize and re-evaluate as to how they perceive and define 'beauty. This is one of the few moments, when you really question the competency and relevance of the MTRCB.You can check out the Ang Taba Ko Kasi official Facebook Page as to see which theaters will screen the film, schedule, and other details.
How about you guys? What do you think of the premise of this CineFilipino Film Festival 2016 Feature Length entry? What are your guess as to how will the film unfold or conclude? Share your general impressions, thoughts, and opinion about Ang Taba Ko Kasi CineFilipino 2016 official movie trailer in the comments section below and let's discuss: