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Kinky Boots (2005)

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Average Rating: 5.8/10
Reviews Counted: 107
Fresh: 61 | Rotten: 46

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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Average Rating: 5.7/10
Critic Reviews: 36
Fresh: 18 | Rotten: 18

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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A failing shoe factory that's struggling to maintain its footing following the death of its founder finds the inspiration needed to stay in business from the most unlikely of sources in veteran British director Julian Jarrold's warmhearted tale of fancy footwear and changing times. Charlie Price (Joel Edgerton) just can't seem to keep the factory afloat on his own, and with the livelihood of his entire small town hanging in the balance, he needs to come up with something truly groundbreaking.

PG-13,

Drama, Comedy

Geoff Deane, Tim Firth

Sep 5, 2006

$1.7M

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All Critics (114) | Top Critics (36) | Fresh (64) | Rotten (47) | DVD (11)

Overall, it's breezy, forgettable fluff, but 'kinky'? Obviously, the term is relative.

June 24, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out
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You'll giggle and laugh and never look at those things on your feet the same way again.

May 26, 2006 Full Review Source: Orlando Sentinel
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It's a predictable and preachy stab at a comedy with heart, and its subversive silliness is eclipsed by an overwrought humanity.

May 19, 2006 Full Review Source: Houston Chronicle
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It's a feel-good movie that happens to dress in drag.

May 18, 2006 Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News
Dallas Morning News
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Oh, do come in, love -- welcome to the Twee Brit Comedy Factory.

May 13, 2006 Full Review Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Ejiofor's latest, Kinky Boots, may not enshrine itself in the halls of movie greatness, but it proves that this versatile British actor can do nearly anything.

April 28, 2006
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Brit comedy is more warm and quirky than kinky.

December 18, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media

The film falls short of its initially obvious dramatic goals due to the shallow depths that screenwriters Geoff Deane and Tim Firth take their characters.

April 19, 2009 Full Review Source: ColeSmithey.com
ColeSmithey.com

Miramax has given the film a very nice presentation ....

July 10, 2007 Full Review Source: DVD Review
DVD Review

What Kinky Boots has going for it is a terrific performance from Chiwetel Ejiofor as Lola, who serves as the emotional heart of the film.

July 10, 2007 Full Review Source: DVD Review
DVD Review

It's cheerful, predictable and far from edgy, but buoyed by a likable cast and a standout performance by the versatile Chiwetel Ejiofor.

February 22, 2007 Full Review Source: Film Journal International
Film Journal International

Kinky Boots stands out for 3 reasons: 1. It's inspired by a true story. 2. It's about what it really means to be a man AND the power of fabulousness. 3. It has the formidable Chiwetel Ejiofor in drag, singing!

January 31, 2007 Full Review Source: Cinerina

A tepid crowd-pleasing Brit comedy/drama that offers nothing fresh.

December 4, 2006 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

...never quite as tedious as one might've expected...

October 19, 2006 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews
Reel Film Reviews

Kinky Boots doesn't really have much kink in its boots as it aims steadfastly for a PG-13 rating, but it is attractive and gentle and will give no offense.

September 4, 2006 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis
Movie Metropolis

Kinky Boots is so loveable and its characters so charming, it may have you forgetting how much of it is firmly rooted in stereotype and cliché.

September 4, 2006 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis
Movie Metropolis

These boots, alas, are too creaky to be used for walking.

August 31, 2006 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine
Slant Magazine

The cast of eccentrics is endearing, and the lessons of acceptance slide down easily with minimal emotional manipulation.

June 12, 2006 Full Review
Denton Record Chronicle (TX)

Audience Reviews for Kinky Boots

Based on an actual fetishism boot and shoe factory in England. Not sure why it took me 8 yrs. to catch this movie that I have heard so much about, but I am sorry now that it did. I found this a charming, perfectly delightful movie. It was fun, the acting was very good, and just totally enjoyable! Now it is a stage musical? Would LOVE to see it! :)
May 14, 2013
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Just a nice little film. Won't change any ones life, and will probably have forgotten it five minutes after you've seen it, but not bad to watch to kill an hour and a half.
The cast were fine, the plot is slight and the drag queen and the shoes steal the show.
January 20, 2008
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    1. Lola: Look to the heel, young man. The sex is in the heel.
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