Cheerleaderka

This is a flamboyant pastel-colored teenage comedy about the re-education of homosexuals in a five-step "conversion" program. Jamie Babbit manages to humorously satirize the need for Americans to correct others and dictate "the only right way". At times, it is really hilarious, at times quite audacious, in any case, it is a very entertaining comedy that leaves you free to form your own opinions, and it does not force itself onto its audience in any way, and the result is very positive. [LFŠ 2019] (17.08.2019)

The sympathetic and unfairly overlooked teenage comedy set in a reorientation center for homosexuals, which in a way surpasses many thematically similar "creations" of its time, as it can easily and humorously present the core troubling issues that gays and lesbians face. Natasha Lyonne in the lead role was adorably innocent and fit there like a butt on a pot. The film contains plenty of homosexual jokes and references, but everything is presented with a strong satirical flavor, so do not expect it to be a celebration of homophobia. The influence of John Waters films is clearly evident here, but it certainly does not reach the same heights of bizarreness as Waters – But I'm a Cheerleader is bizarre just enough to maintain some meaningful value. I enjoyed the first half more, in the second half it focuses more on the romantic side of the film and there I was a little lost. The ending is a classic Hollywood cliché, which I don't hate significantly, but I can't say it satisfied me either. However, I had fun and I give a thumbs up to the creators – if only because this film still has something to offer twenty years after its creation. Plus, I think similarly themed films will do greater service to the queer community than tedious weepy dramas like The Danish Girl. A solid 3*. (04.08.2019)