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Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Buena Vista Home Video
EAN: 0786936294668
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Miramax
Manufacturer: Miramax
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Miramax
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 05, 2006
Running Time: 107 minutes
Sales Rank: 5867
Studio: Miramax
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
IN THEATERS APRIL 14 2006 Following in the tradition of such charming British fare as THE FULL MONTY WAKING NED DEVINE and CALENDAR GIRLS Julian Jarrold's very funny KINKY BOOTS tells the story of a small-town shoe factory fighting for its life. Inspired by a true story KINKY BOOTS is set in Northamptonshire England where Harold Price (Robert Pugh)--just as his father and grandfather did--runs Price & Sons a which makes traditional men's shoes. Although the proud Harold tries to interest his son in the family business Charlie (Joel Edgerton) has decided to move to the big city London with his fianc e Nicola (Jemima Rooper) to get as far away from shoemaking as he can. But his father dies of a sudden heart attack forcing Charlie to at least temporarily take over the shop. Faced with mounting debts he starts laying off the longtime staff until he meets Lola (Chiwetel Ojiofor) a hulking black drag queen with a major footwear issue. Along with Joel's just-canned employee Lauren (Sarah-Jane Potts) the trio comes up with a radical idea--making strong sexy boots specifically for transvestites with outlandish designs bold colors and unusual materials that would probably have the previous generations of Prices rolling in their graves. When Lola comes to Northamptonshire to help out KINKY BOOTS becomes a fish-out-of-water tale as the straitlaced workers have to come to grips with some of their own issues. Both Edgerton and Potts are endearing in their roles with good support from Nick Frost and Kellie Bright but KINKY BOOTS belongs to Ojiofor (AMISTAD DIRTY PRETTY THINGS INSIDE MAN) who is simply fabulous as Lola strutting his stuff both in the factory and in a London club where he performs such songs as 'Whatever Lola Wants' and 'These Boots Are Made for Walkin'.'System Requirements:Running Time 107 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: R UPC: 786936294668 Manufacturer No: 04122300
Amazon.com:
When you are a tall strapping man who dresses like a woman for a living, finding a pair of sexy but durable shoes can be worth your weight in gold. Lola (Chiwetel Ejiofor)--a drag queen also known as Simon--finds her shoe salvation in straight-laced Charlie Price (Joel Edgerton), who has inherited his father's shoe factory. Unable to pay the bills making traditional loafers and wingtips, Charlie agrees to make Lola a pair of kinky boots that turn out to be so fabulous the pair end up going into business together. They face a few obstacles, such as the bawdy union workers who aren't too keen on taking orders from a drag queen who's more of a man than they are. Then there's Charlie's posh real estate girlfriend, who wants to convert the factory into pricey condos. While the movie doesn't provide any real surprises (or even any scenes as suggestive as its title might suggest), the English film (which is loosely based on a true story) is highly entertaining that will delight fans of both comedy and shoes. --Jae-Ha Kim
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Touching, funny.
A funny, touching, inspiring, feel-good movie. I bought a copy for myself after having seen a friend's copy. I've watched it probably a dozen times with various friends. Everyone I've watched it with has loved it. Some have also bought copies to share with their friends. "Change your mind about someone." (If you watch the movie, you'll understand.)
Rating: - amazing!
i love this movie. lola's such a flamboyant character that stands up to all of the crap people give her and keeps on going. she has such a strength of character that i guess i want to see from someone facing such adversity. gender identity is such a delicate issue for some and i'm glad that there are such main stream movies as this that address the issue. its a really touching movie and its both feel good and sad... if that makes sense, but i enjoy watching it every time its on.
Rating: - A Wonderful movie!!
Kinky Boots is a great feel good movie.
I saw it in theater and I loved it. So I finally got it on DVD, it was as good as when I saw it in the theater. I really recomend this movie to everybody. all the actors and actresses in this movie were wonderful. I have to say its one of my favorite movies.
Please check this movie out!!
Rating: - Great Storyline and great singing.
I first saw this the other week on cable TV. I fell in love with it. I recorded it and then decided to order it on DVD. I can't wait to get it. I love how Chiwetel Ejiofor sings, he's fabulous i cannot believe he has been in action movies, I love him as a drag queen.
The songs are so fabulous I bought the CD as well.
Rating: - Well worth watching
I got this last week and thought it was so good. Loved it. How do I manage to miss movies like this???...never heard of it til I read about it online on a movie forum.
The title certainly would have led me to think that perhaps it was porn....which is FAR from what it was. It was a sweet, thoughtful movie which I really enjoyed. Good acting, good storyline, just a feel-good movie of which I wish there were lots more!
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