‘Drama’, new Robert Pattinson and Zendaya the film is facing mounting criticism after a major plotline caused backlash before its release. Written and directed dark romantic comedy Christopher Borglifollows a married couple whose relationship is rocked in a game where they are asked to reveal “the worst thing you’ve ever done”. According to reports, Zendaya’s character says she once planned a school shooting but backed out, a plot that has drawn sharp objections from some viewers and the father of a Columbine victim.The Guardian reports that Tom Mauser, whose son Daniel was killed in the 1999 Columbine school shooting, called the use of the subject in a romantic comedy “horrific”. Mauser, who became an advocate for gun reform after the massacre, discussed how the film’s spin was Zendaya’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ in his last appearance on the show, he talked about the film’s mixed tone and audience reaction.
‘The Drama’ backlash grows over controversial tour
On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’, Zendaya said, “It’s a romantic comedy in many ways, but it’s also a drama. Everyone has their feelings when they leave the theater, especially after the big tour. Mauser, giving a star as admired as Zendaya, said, “There are so many conversations that happen after watching it, even though people film it and normalize it with violence and humanize the school.” The character refuses to attack, and it’s not violence. no mass appears on the screen.
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s film faces early criticism
A24 has not screened the film much, and it remains under embargo until March 31, according to The Guardian. However, reactions from a small first screening in the United States were very positive, suggesting that the film is receiving a positive response ahead of its release. The controversy has also revived discussion of earlier Columbine-related works, with growing attention to ‘The Drama’, including Gus Van Sant’s ‘Elefante’ and Michael Moore’s ‘Bowling for Columbine’.
