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Chiwetel Ejiofor, Geoffrey Streatfield, Gwenllian Davies, Jemima Rooper, Joel Edgerton
Charlie Price faces the impending shut down of the Northampton shoe factory that his family has owned and operated for generations. Just when he feels that all is lost, he has a chance encounter with ...( read more
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Nicely understated comedy/drama that does little to offend and manages to force a smile or two. Simple story with some elements of alienation that Mike Leigh would be proud of. Family type fun with a message that doesn't entirely hit home. The cast look bored most of the time (or...( read more)
A shoe company owner goes to extreme measures to save the company. Will it work? Will he learn a valuable lesson? Will there be a romantic sub-plot? Will they make it to the Milan shoe festival? This is pretty much The Full Monty 2. It follows the exact same patterns, with loved ...( read more)
This an inspiring movie that tells you no matter who you are there is a place for you. The music and this film Kinky Boots will make you walk away happy that people despite differences can live and respect one another.....a nice thought. All I have to say is...YOU WORK IT!!! lol
This reminded me a little of "To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar" only in a shoe factory in England.
So..Chiwetel is not the best looking cross dresser. But this is a heart felt film, and an interesting story line to talk about acceptance.
Wonderful film, fun and very much worth watching. Outstanding performances from Chiwetel Ejifor and Joel Edgerton!
A great movie to understand the work in a shoe factory and also the world of drag queens. Loved it!
Very funny true story. Takes awhile to get going but really sucks you in. Funny to see Nick Frost in a less-than-sympathetic role (at first), but it's Chiwetel Ejiofor as the brazen transvestite that steals the show.
Following in the style of 'The Full Monty' comes this adapted true story of an old fashioned Northampton shoe factory about to go bust - but through belief and British fighting spirit transforms itself with the decision to make fetish footwear especially for cross-dressers! Chjw...( read more)
