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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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Overall, it's breezy, forgettable fluff, but 'kinky'? Obviously, the term is relative. Jun 24, 2006 | Full Review…
Overall, it's breezy, forgettable fluff, but 'kinky'? Obviously, the term is relative.
Trevor Johnston
You'll giggle and laugh and never look at those things on your feet the same way again. May 26, 2006 | Rating: 4/5
You'll giggle and laugh and never look at those things on your feet the same way again.
Roger Moore
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 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
It's a predictable and preachy stab at a comedy with heart, and its subversive silliness is eclipsed by an overwrought humanity.
Bruce Westbrook
It's a feel-good movie that happens to dress in drag. May 18, 2006 | Rating: B | Full Review…
It's a feel-good movie that happens to dress in drag.
Chris Vognar
Oh, do come in, love -- welcome to the Twee Brit Comedy Factory. May 13, 2006 | Rating: D
Oh, do come in, love -- welcome to the Twee Brit Comedy Factory.
Steve Murray
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. Apr 28, 2006 | Rating: B
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.
Robert Denerstein
Brit comedy is more warm and quirky than kinky. Dec 18, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Brit comedy is more warm and quirky than kinky.
Heather Boerner
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. Apr 19, 2009 | Rating: C | Full Review…
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.
Cole Smithey
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. Jul 10, 2007 | Full 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.
Felix Gonzalez Jr.
It's cheerful, predictable and far from edgy, but buoyed by a likable cast and a standout performance by the versatile Chiwetel Ejiofor. Feb 22, 2007 | Full Review…
It's cheerful, predictable and far from edgy, but buoyed by a likable cast and a standout performance by the versatile Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Kevin Lally
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! Jan 31, 2007 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
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!
Karina Montgomery
A tepid crowd-pleasing Brit comedy/drama that offers nothing fresh. Dec 4, 2006 | Rating: D | Full Review…
A tepid crowd-pleasing Brit comedy/drama that offers nothing fresh.
Dennis Schwartz
The premise of the film isn't all that hilarious as it's about a shoe factory in England that's restructuring. Sure, the adage of a drag queen business partner and emissary doesn't hurt, especially when they're played by Chiwetel Ejiofor. Ejiofor can sing, he can dance, and he really pulls off the character of Lola, a smart, funny, and lovable queen from London who helps a down and out shoe factory owner start making heels for men. The best parts have Lola in them, and without her this film would not be interesting. All the supporting characters are droll, as well as our lead character Charlie (Edgerton). Charlie's0 life seems inconsequential to the rest of the film, including his entire romantic relationship with Lauren (Potts), not helped by his slack jawed expression. When there are heels and divas onscreen it's a good time, which is why this film prompted a Broadway musical to boot.
Super Reviewer
The ecstatic dance Lola does in the beginning of this movie is so uplifting the movie could've ended there as far I'm concerned. But the rest of the story is worth sticking around for too.
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! :)
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.
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