Kinky Boots details
| Formats: | 12 DVD, LOVEFiLM Instant |
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| Starring: | Joel Edgerton, Sarah-Jane Potts, Linda Bassett, Chjwetel Ejiofor, Jemima Rooper, Nick Frost |
| Director: | Julian Jarrold |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Studio: | BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Collections: | HD Films, LOVEFiLM Favourites, The Ultimate Comedy Collection |
| Title | Runtime | Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
Kinky Boots |
1hr 42 mins | 12 |
LOVEFiLM Instant Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 42 minutes |
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| Rental release: | To be confirmed |
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Best British Comedy since Full Monty. No, It's Even Better.
By TristanWhite (307 reviews) from London, UK , 07 Oct 2005[Highly rated reviewer]
I saw a sneak preview of this in Soho earlier this week and it is absolutely BRILLIANT. The story is a rehash of the usual (prejudiced Northerners have a bit of trouble getting their heads around something a bit different but eventually they come to) but it's a winning formula so why stop it? It's more than just a rehash, though. This is hilarious laugh-out-loud stuff. Honestly, the crowd in the cinema were wetting themselves during this huge crowdpleaser for all the family.
A shoe factory is going under, and the young guy (Aussie Joel Edgerton does an excellent British accent, it has to be said) who has recently inherited it is faced with a huge conundrum and needs to start making staff redundant, which he hates doing. But then a chance meeting with Lola, a drag queen (resplendent CHIWETEL EJIOFOR - he who played the Nigerian immigrant in DIRTY PRETTY THING - is brilliant and MUST get a supporting Oscar for this!!). It doesn't take long for the factory owner to realise that there is a niche market in kinky boots specifically designed for transvestites and drag queens, but will he get them all ready in time for a show in Milan.
You may think the film would appeal to a certain type of audience but believe me, it is one of the most mainstream films I've seen in ages and would appeal to everyone in your family. The sexuality in Lola is never thrust down the viewer's throat (oo err) and is closer to 'Tootsie' or 'Some Like it Hot' than say 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' in its mainstreamness. It would be enjoyed worldwide, and is sure to conquer America. It gets a 12A certificate, and this is only because of a single use of the F word. Otherwise it would be a U.
A great great film, really funny, excellent acting, what more! I want to see it again!- Was this review helpful to you?
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(484)Thats just what they will do, walk
By TopCatTara (21 reviews) , 12 May 2013Just the sort of film that makes us all realize what we have to do to keep going in life. Good acting and a good story. I enjoyed this film right from the start to finish.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Brilliant, funny and heartwarming!
By LadyAbe95 (4 reviews) , 11 May 2013Loved it! Quite a girly film, but I'd still force my man to watch it haha! Brilliant, funny and heartwarming. Lovely to think that it was based on real events...now contemplating seeing the musical!- Was this review helpful to you?
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Loved it!
By a customer , 05 May 2013A funny, sassy, heartwarming film with a sensitive approach to the issues. Fabulous songs, great story - loved that it is based on true events!- Was this review helpful to you?
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Great story Fantastic songs
By jie-ravni (10 reviews) , 29 Apr 2013I loved this film. It is even more poignant in that it is based on a true story. The sound track contains many unforgettable songs.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Best Ever
By TopGun (11 reviews) from Kettering , 14 Apr 2013[Highly rated reviewer]
What can I say? It is one of the best films I've watched in a long time. And the fact it is based in Northampton is just icing on the cake.- Was this review helpful to you?
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