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Kinky Boots

Play trailer 1:53 Poster for Kinky Boots PG-13 2005 1h 47m Comedy Drama LGBTQ+ Music Play Trailer Watchlist
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After his father's demise, Charlie Price (Joel Edgerton) inherits the family business, a shoe factory in Northampton, England. He is not interested in shoes, and the factory is in such dire financial straits that he must lay off 15 employees. However a fortuitous encounter with a transvestite cabaret singer (Chiwetel Ejiofor) inspires Charlie to save the factory from closure by producing erotic footwear, much to the chagrin of the workers.
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Kinky Boots relies heavily on the Full Monty formula of Britcoms, while playing it too safe in a desperate attempt not to offend. Ejiofor's performance is its redeeming virtue.

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Trevor Johnston Time Out Overall, it's breezy, forgettable fluff, but 'kinky'? Obviously, the term is relative. Jun 24, 2006 Full Review Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle ...If you've seen The Full Monty (or Waking Ned Devine or Calendar Girls or Billy Elliot) then this film's surprises will be few and far between, although no less pleasant for it. Rated: 3/5 May 27, 2006 Full Review Bruce Westbrook Houston Chronicle It's a predictable and preachy stab at a comedy with heart, and its subversive silliness is eclipsed by an overwrought humanity. Rated: 2.5/4 May 19, 2006 Full Review Michael Cuby them. Kinky Boots takes a familiar narrative and turns it into something extraordinarily queer. Nov 2, 2022 Full Review Frank J. Avella Edge Media Network It's a hoot watching future Oscar-nominee Ejiofor ("12 Years a Slave") spectacularly lighting up the screen as Lola. Ejiofor singing "Whatever Lola Wants" is a rousing highlight. The actor manages the character nuances magnificently. Rated: B- Jun 7, 2022 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy The sort of pleasant trifle that the Brits used to do often and do fairly well. Rated: 3/4 Jun 4, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Gert-Jan B Hi Gert-Jan Burghart from the South of The Netherlands here, love it, kinky Boots ! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/07/24 Full Review Dave C It is true that without CE it would be harder to find this as enjoyable as it is, but JE is also very good, so it makes for a great pairing. I love the quirks of the story, the oddball nature of some of the characters, the industrial setting, and the level of comedy is just right. It's a film I forget how much I enjoy until I'm watching it again Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/20/24 Full Review Ian C Superb and life affirming! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/26/23 Full Review robert p While not a great movie, I found parts of it boreing as the main actor took all of the crap, and it explores alot of areas of homosexuality which is of course the main objective of the film. If it was done a little bit better than it would have hit 4 stars but as is it's *3 & 1/2* stars!!! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member This was a wonderful story. I have to say that in my younger years, I was quite judgmental. Now that I am 60+, I have improved upon myself and have become more understanding and welcoming. This is a heartfelt movie that was wonderfully written. I can only imagine how difficult life was for folks like this and I was one of the ones that pointed a finger. For that, I am truly sorry. This is a movie to watch! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member A feel good film, fun and songs, and bit of humour. Chiwetel Ejiofor is fantastic here. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After his father's demise, Charlie Price (Joel Edgerton) inherits the family business, a shoe factory in Northampton, England. He is not interested in shoes, and the factory is in such dire financial straits that he must lay off 15 employees. However a fortuitous encounter with a transvestite cabaret singer (Chiwetel Ejiofor) inspires Charlie to save the factory from closure by producing erotic footwear, much to the chagrin of the workers.
Director
Julian Jarrold
Producer
Nick Barton, Suzanne Mackie, Peter Ettedgui
Screenwriter
Geoff Deane, Tim Firth
Production Co
Buena Vista International [us], Price Productions II, Miramax
Rating
PG-13 (Sexuality|Language|Thematic Material)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+, Music
Original Language
English
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Apr 14, 2006
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.8M
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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