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G’s birthday balloon
from two months ago continues to wander my place like a creepy old
voyeur. It particularly likes to sneak its way into my bedroom, which
is eerie.

Monday’s movie: Kinky Boots

I watched this cute little movie before heading out to Hot Docs tonight. While in the vein of The Full Monty and Waking Ned Devine, this movie didn’t really do much for me. The premise is cute: old shoe factory is dying and to revive business son gets the idea to create a line of transvestite footwear. Chiwetel Ejiofor is excellent as Lola/Simon and overall the cast is strong, however, I just couldn’t get in to it. There are a few good laughs and the music is not bad but there is nothing ‘kinky’ about his movie. I believe this is out in very limited release here in Toronto. Personally, I’d hold off and rent it.

Monday’s Hot Docs Film:

This film recounts the abduction of Japanese citizens by the North Korean government in 1977 in order for them to teach Korean spies Japanese and japanese culture. It is a dramatic, sad and moving story of parents love for their children. It is also a testament to hope. When, near the end of the movie, you watch 5 of the 13 abductees return to Japan and reunite with their families, oh gosh, the tears started flowing for most folks in the Al Green Theatre, let me tell you. Well worth 85 minutes of your time. Bring kleenex.

Brent’s rating: 10 out of 10.

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