Kinky Boots
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Metascore
57 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critics What's this?

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7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

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  • Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Joel Edgerton, Sarah-Jane Potts
  • Summary: A failing shoe factory, a concerned son and a feisty female impersonator with a flair for design all play a part in this heartwarming and hilarious comedy, inspired by true events, shows what really happens when people who have spent their entire lives trying to fit in suddenly decide to truly stand out. (Miramax Films)… Collapse

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    75
    The movie is in the naughty-but-nice British tradition in which characters walk on the wild side but never seem to do anything else there.
  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    75
    Directed by Julian Jarrold and co-written by Tim Firth ("Calendar Girls"), the movie is quite enjoyable, effortlessly well-done on every level, even moving at times, but relatively light weight.
  3. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Stephanie Zacharek
    60
    A sweet-tempered, mildly entertaining picture.
  4. Charlotte Observer
    Reviewed by: Lawrence Toppman
    38
    I once said I'd watch Chiwetel Ejiofor act in any piece of disposable fluff, and now I have.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. GrantH.
    10
    Absolutely wonderful.
  2. NancyS.
    8
    Just saw this last night and enjoyed a free viewing, in spite of people I have to assume have never seen a drag queen or a transexual based on when they laughed and the incessant talking behind us. The plot is more-or-less predictable, no real surprises, unless you consider Ejiofor's performance which was beautifully done. Not a man trying to be a woman or some sort of caricature but someone with a side of their personality that they had to be true to. Nicely done and a pleasure to watch (barring the atmosphere in the theatre). I would have paid to see this.… Expand
  3. JimG.
    6
    Enjoyable, if formulaic, movie. Apparently drag queens are still a novelty, though Lola and Simon are given a little more depth than usual.
  4. DougC.
    0
    I went to see it because some friends of mine were actors in it. I wish I hadn't. It was way too long and the acting was flat as a pancake. I've seen Daniel Pettrow and Patricia French do a great job elsewhere.… Expand

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