"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.
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