Kinky Boots
Miramax Films | Release Date: April 14, 2006
6.8
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ArnoldP.Apr 15, 2006
So it's a by-product of formula filmaking, but for me the point was, in however sugar coated it was delivered, it dealt with a insidious prejudice against gays, and drag queens. Simon beautifully portrayed by Ejiofor is our hero, who So it's a by-product of formula filmaking, but for me the point was, in however sugar coated it was delivered, it dealt with a insidious prejudice against gays, and drag queens. Simon beautifully portrayed by Ejiofor is our hero, who doesn't die tragically, he helps transforms even one man's homophobia. We live in the most ethnically and culturally nation on the planet and in this small film get, that we were all created in the image of a higher source. Bravo to the Brit's!… Expand
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NancyS.Apr 26, 2006
Just saw this last night and enjoyed a free viewing, in spite of people I have to assume have never seen a drag queen or a transexual based on when they laughed and the incessant talking behind us. The plot is more-or-less predictable, no Just saw this last night and enjoyed a free viewing, in spite of people I have to assume have never seen a drag queen or a transexual based on when they laughed and the incessant talking behind us. The plot is more-or-less predictable, no real surprises, unless you consider Ejiofor's performance which was beautifully done. Not a man trying to be a woman or some sort of caricature but someone with a side of their personality that they had to be true to. Nicely done and a pleasure to watch (barring the atmosphere in the theatre). I would have paid to see this.… Expand
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MJS.Jul 31, 2006
Lesson, laughs and love all presented in a story line that although at times predictable, keeps your interest.
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MaseApr 23, 2006
Very sugary like a vanilla meringue. Very easy to watch and pleasant. Ejofor is the drag queen with the heart of gold and comes up aces. You can't help but smile. Better than calender girls in my opinion. I hear alot about how this Very sugary like a vanilla meringue. Very easy to watch and pleasant. Ejofor is the drag queen with the heart of gold and comes up aces. You can't help but smile. Better than calender girls in my opinion. I hear alot about how this movie wasn't kinky enough, well it was meant for a certain audience of older women, and every drag queen needs a movie to take his grandma too. We need diversity in drag queen movies too!! there is nothing wrong with a sweet PG-13 drag queen movie.… Expand
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larryk.May 13, 2006
Good story, good music, upbeat humor, great photography.
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GrantH.May 26, 2006
Absolutely wonderful.
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lasttimeisawAug 30, 2014
KINKY BOOTS has become a Broadway sensation in 2013 with music and lyrics from Cyndi Lauper, while this original film is equally brilliant with a broad message of self-affirmation. Directed by Julian Jarrold (BECOMING JANE 2007, 7/10), it isKINKY BOOTS has become a Broadway sensation in 2013 with music and lyrics from Cyndi Lauper, while this original film is equally brilliant with a broad message of self-affirmation. Directed by Julian Jarrold (BECOMING JANE 2007, 7/10), it is another old-fashioned uplifting adult fairytale from UK, such as CALENDAR GIRLS (2003, 7/10), and THE FULL MONTY (1997), both exploit on the prudish nudity, but this film, based on a true event, is about a shoe factory owner Charlie (Edgerton) saves his family business by finding a niche market to design kinky boots for drag queens, with the help of a black transvestite Lola (Ejiofor), the story itself sounds outlandish, but the film is a thorough bliss to watch.

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alejandro970Jun 25, 2017
Indepedient british comedy with some essence from The full Monty. THe story of a troubled shoemaker and his need of survive has some points in favor; Chiwetel Ejiofor is cracking in the boots of a drag queen. Deserves a chance.
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