Seriously Red

I read mixed reviews for this movie before going to see it but I always have an open mind. I adored it..it made me want to laugh and cry and clap my hands all at the same time. Being a country music fan helped with the music content as I sang along and tapped my feet but don't let that stop you going if you aren't a Dolly and Kenny fan.

So heartfelt and funny and sad and genuine all rolled into one. I thought it was a masterpiece and over too soon. I felt like jumping to my feet with a standing ovation at the end and I couldn't stop smiling.e

If I was Dolly Parton I would he very happy with this film !

One small warning...contains nudity..quite a bit !

I happened upon this movie to watch one night. I started watching, expecting to flip over to the next movie channel after about 5 minutes but ended up staying for the entire film. Krew Boylan plays Red, a real estate agent who hates being a real estate agent and dreams of being a Dolly Parton impersonator. She sets a course to realise her dream and, in doing so, comes to understand that she needs to be comfortable in her own skin instead of somebody else's. Jean Kittson has a wonderful turn as Red's mum, on her own voyage of discovery.

There's a brief star watch in the movie when Red plays in Hong Kong. Keep both eyes open for Jack Thompson lolling in the background. Overall, it's a fun movie, with a not overbearing message about being yourself. Definitely worth watching.

Dolly Parton fanatic Red (Krew Boylan) can't keep a job and rents the converted garage from her disapproving mother. At the company party, she mistakenly dresses as Dolly Parton. There is a Elvis impersonator (Rose Byrne) and booker Teeth. Red gets fired and signs with impersonator company owner Wilson (Bobby Cannavale). She is paired with Kenny Rogers impersonator (Daniel Webber).

It's an interesting world and there is a funnier comedy somewhere in here. I like the themes and all the big ideas. There is stuff that doesn't make sense. It's also a bit disconnected. It builds up Elvis, but doesn't do more with that character. I assumed Francis to be gay and that threw me off. A lot of little things threw me off in this one. I still like Red a lot despite her bumpy journey.

This is better than the IMDB average because of the Aussie flavour About a deep down Dolly impersonator who wants a different life.

Think Priscilla of the Desert or Strictly Ballroom .. you get the idea.

Feel good movie with some gum leaves. Worth the time out.

Acting is solid, and real with Celest Barber as Teeth a great casting effort.

Krew Boylan was good as Dolly - converting from red haired estate agent to blonde bombshell effectively.

Better than I initially expected.

Various well known impersonators can be seen in the main club that do the club tour scene as well.

Keep a look out for some of your favourites.

"Seriously Red" is a comedy with a powerful message about shedding your skin (sometimes literally) and finding out who you are underneath it all and who you really want to be.

It's something that alludes some people their entire lives.

I've been lucky and answered my calling as a Radio Show host of both on Music and Talk Back Radio and journalist at some of the best stations in Australia during my long, high rating and award winning career.

Then when the timing was right during a perfect storm I reinvented myself as a Voice Over Actor/Talent...something that had always been on the back burner.

Who knows what's next for any of us?

There was a time when people held down one job till they got their gold watch and retired, but not anymore.

Actress turned screenplay writer Krew Boylan taps into that and asked herself these questions when she stepped into the ambitious stilettos of a Dolly Parton impersonator.

She wrote a lead role for herself as "Red" a failed Realtor looking to follow her dreams, hopes and aspirations beyond the 9 to 5.

But this movie cuts like a knife, even deeper.

One moment you are laughing out loud and the next crying as the lead character and others deal with body dysmorphic disorder.

A condition that can't be cured, only treated.

If it's chronic it can last for years or be lifelong.

It's a mental illness involving obsessive focus on a perceived flaw in appearance.

This film marks the 5th collaboration between the seemingly flawless real life partners Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne as EP plus they both have pivotal roles on screen.

"Seriously Red" was filmed on location in Australia at Tweed Heads, Bryon Bay, Brunswick Heads and the Gold Coast.

The movie's director Gracie Otto is part of the Otto acting dynasty and does a great job of herding the cats in the musical based Dolly Parton inspired dramedy with a great soundtrack.

Parton fans will enjoy "Seriously Red" and it will find a cult audience in the Rainbow Community as has the lady herself.

Don't get me wrong it's a very funny Aussie movie also starring Daniel Webber as the worlds best "Kenny Rogers" impersonator.

Plus comedian and author Celeste Barber as "Teeth".

Just wait till you hear how she got her nickname.

The movies central theme reminded me of the timeless 1932 classic Tod Browning production of "Freaks" in a good way, even though it's not a horror movie.

Believe me that's a huge compliment coming from this reviewer.

Watch out for: Comedian and actress Jean Kittson as "Reds" mum "Viv" who gets to drop some very funny lines and truly learn to love her daughter.

Don't forget "Rocky Horrors" Nell (Little Nell) Campbell as "Doc Nell".

Tony Barry is kind of wasted as "Gramps" and another iconic Aussie actor Jack Thompson is on screen with no script. WTAF?

I would have loved to hear both of them deliver more lines.

While you're watching play spot the real celebrity pretending to be a copy of themselves at "The Copy Club" and others who actually make a career out of tribute acts including; 3 Brisbane locals, "Killer Queens" John Blunt, Trevor Ashley as Barbra Streisand and Gregory Andrew as Sir Elton John.

In fact, this piece of cinema is a beautiful homage to the sub-culture of Tribute Acts.

No doubt you already know there are two kinds of people.

Those who know how to have a good time and those who are willing to learn.

It's a weird enough movie I'll give you that so I'll throw you a bone.

Watch "Seriously Red" it's seriously fun.

This wild sequinned goose chase won't end well though for some of the players.

Krew Boylan shows us what she's made of and knocks it out of the park, so just wait for the awards nominations.

Boylan proves it costs a lot of money to look that cheap.