Kinky Boots

Directed by: Julian Jarrold

Written by: Geoff Deane, Tim Firth

Starring: Joel Edgerton, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sarah-Jane Potts

Genre: Drama

Year Released: 2005

Rating: PG-13

When Charlie Price inherits responsibility for his family’s failing shoe factory, he nearly gives up hope. However, with a bright idea from one of his employees and a chance meeting with a drag queen named Lola, Charlie concocts a plan to save the factory. Price’s will now begin production on a wide range of boots for transvestites and drag queens.

The transition from making sensible men’s footwear to designing and producing “kinky boots” is not a simple one for Charlie and his staff. They have their work cut out for them if they are to present their new line of boots at the shoe fair in Milan.

Sarah’s thoughts

In the rather extended (far too extended) time since I last watched Kinky Boots I managed to forget exactly how much adore this film. I could sing the praises of many cinematic aspects for pages and pages – the creative camera angles, the catchy soundtrack, the compelling storyline – but what really makes this movie for me are the characters, most notably, Lola. Of all the drag queens on screen, she is very nearly my favorite (second only to Angel from Rent) and her brilliantly insightful remarks and actions are key in the power of the plot. I respect and admire Lola’s courage and self assurance, even in the face of bigotry and disrespect.

But don’t think that this is entirely a dramatic film. There are certainly some incredibly uplifting moments of romance and humor throughout.

In case it is not apparent, I would highly recommend this film.

Chris’s thoughts

Hey guys. Long time no...blog..entry? Annnyways, I want to apologize again for the lack of blog entries, and we will try our best to keep up with them.

Now, Kinky Boots was a GREAT movie. It was awkward, funny, witty, dramatic, artistic, with amazing dialogue. But that wasn't the only fantastic thing about this movie. Kinky Boots isn't really a huge blockbuster and what it lacks in fame makes up in amazing artistry. The camera angles are splendid and provoke thought and the word "woah".

The plot of this movie grabs you in and makes you laugh, cry and want to punch people all in the same few minutes. I really recommend this to any aspiring filmmaker and just to the general public out there. Well thats all I really have to say about that. PEACE OUT DAWGS!