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Kinky Boots (2005) 7.0
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7.0/10 from 12,861 users
Metascore: 57/100
Reviews: 101 user | 93 critic | 31 from Metacritic.com A drag queen comes to the rescue of a man who, after inheriting his father's shoe factory, needs to diversify his product if he wants to keep the business afloat. Director:Julian Jarrold |
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Charles Price may have grown up with his father in the family shoe business, but he never thought that he would take his father's place. Yet, the untimely death of his father places him in that position, only to learn that Price & Sons Shoes is failing. While in despair at his failed attempts to save the business, Charles has a chance encounter with the flamboyant drag queen cabaret singer, Lola. Her complaints about the inadequate footwear for her work combined with one of Charles' ex-employees, Lauren, leads to a suggestion to change the product to create a desperate chance to save the business: make men's fetish footwear. Lola is convinced to be their footwear designer and the transition begins. Now this disparate lot must struggle at this unorthodox idea while dealing with both the prejudice of the staff, Lola's discomfort in the small town and the selfish manipulation of Charles' greedy fiancée who cannot see the greater good in Charles' dream. Written by Kenneth Chisholm
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drag queen | homophobia | gender roles | gender bending | gender bender |Taglines:
How Far Would You Go To Save The Family Business?Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for thematic material involving sexuality, and for language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
26 May 2006 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Botas audaces para pies diferentes See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
£623,163 (UK) (7 October 2005)Gross:
$1,819,454 (USA) (28 July 2006)Company Credits
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(1955)
Written by Richard Adler, Jerry Ross
Performed by Chiwetel Ejiofor
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Inspired by the true story of a traditional English men's footwear factory in Northamptonshire which turned to production of kinky boots for transvestites in order to save the ailing family business and safeguard the jobs of the local community. See more »Goofs
Charlie's tie changes position during the sequence where he lays off the workers. There is one cut in the sequence where his tie is neater. See more »Soundtracks
Whatever Lola Wants(1955)
Written by Richard Adler, Jerry Ross
Performed by Chiwetel Ejiofor
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I really enjoyed Kinky Boots - great performances by both Joel Edgerton and Chiwetel Ejiofor. It's the first time I've seen Joel Edgerton in a lead role and I think he carries it off quite well, though I'm probably biased as I like him as an actor. It was very interesting to see Chiwetel Ejiofor later the same evening in a totally different sort of role as the Operative in "Serenity", showing his ability to play a broad range of characters. It's very funny in parts - the first film I've been to in a long time where I've had a really good laugh. The rest of the audience obviously enjoyed the humour as well. The humour generally revolves around Lola and the way that people relate to her, but it avoids stereotypical jokes. It's not only funny, but also quite moving at times, and again that tends to relate to the way people deal with Lola, which usually says more about them than her - ultimately a feel good movie and based (not sure how closely) on a true story. Overall, it's a well told story, with likable characters, a plot that's believable, and left me feeling good about the characters and what happened to them.