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Misty Eyez

GO SEE IT     ****(Four Stars)

"What Lola wants, Lola Gets..."  This is a hilarious and fun movie, and an absolute must see by all from any age.  This is such an amazing story it clearly makes sense that it is based on a true story. 

We follow the life of Charlie Price (Joel Edgerton) who's father died and left him the shoe factory that has been in his family for three generations, the shoe factory that is the major employer for the small town that it resides in.   Now charlie takes over the factory and realizes that its going under, and he is now at a crossroads and faces a major struggle of what to do next.  Its about facing responsibility and not running away or giving up, even if you have a terrible job, a boring life and an unhappy relationship. This film is about what happens in the mysteries of life, even through our best laid plans, and it may take you on a journey you never expected.  Lets say it this way -- Sometimes you don't have a good idea until it hits you in the head ... Literally.

This is a fun and free spirited journey into the life of a shoe factory, and you get to see the inside, the magic the mystery and the importance of craftsmanship.  Yet there is a flip side one with flair and pizzazz a side that guided by a drag queen named Lola (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a flamboyant drag queen that leaves the small townspeople speechless and bewildered.   Lola is an amazing performer with great costumes and she even sings her material live, and she teaches you that You never know what unexpected joy you will find amongst the unwanted.   Chiwetel Ejiofor is absolutely amazing, as Lola she is loud, funny, clever and witty.  Yet as Simon he is sensitive and moving, believe it or not no matter which role he is playing Lola Chiwetel is utterly believable and super spectacular.  She brings a familiar element from The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert with their fun and quirky antics.

By the way, there is a hilarious scene when Lola is staying at a bed and breakfast and the house keep asks her if she is a man -- Gasp.
Over all I have to say this film might be a tad bit predictable, yet its thoroughly enjoyable and ultimately touching.  You will soon find yourself rooting for Lola and hoping that she indeed does come to save the day.   Go see this film with an open mind and get ready to enjoy yourself, you cant go wrong.
Kinky Boots 

Comedy and Drama. Charlie Price (Joel Edgerton) 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 Lola (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a flamboyant transvestite cabaret star. Lola's desire for stylish, kinky boots for herself and her colleagues provides a glimmer of hope for the factory and its employees. 106 minutes. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for thematic material involving sexuality, and for language).

Official Movie Site: www.thefilmfactory.co.uk/kinkyboots

Showing at Sunrise Cinemas