nidgefarky . I think I must have seen a completely different movie from all of the other reviewers as this is quite possibly the worst movie I've ever seenHow on earth you could film it over a period of six years and end up with such a rambling, incoherent series of snapshots is quite beyond me.Lest anyone reading this think it is from some rabid homophobe let me state that I am a gay man, I have lived in the East End, I do consider drag (can be) an art form and I wholeheartedly encourage the human race to seek out alternative lifestyles BUT this just depicts the characters as shallow, self-centered and utterly narcissistic

davideo-2 STAR RATING: ***** Saturday Night **** Friday Night *** Friday Morning ** Sunday Night * Monday Morning The enigmatic, flamboyant Jonny Woo invites us into the world of him and his contemporaries, in the wild and colourful world of Soho's drag quarter. While older hands, such as him and fellow cross dresser John Sizzle, ponder what to do as the years draw on and they fit the bill less, younger, up and coming sorts, such as Amber, have their own hurdles to overcome. The film follows each of these similar yet distinctly unique characters as they make their presence felt on the scene and fly in the face of those that oppose them.The many outlets of media have certainly been used in recent times to promote equality and celebrate diversity, which only those with some kind of defect would complain about to any great extent. Colin Rothbart's film zooms in on the widely documented and exuberantly colourful world of the drag scene, bringing some of it's characters to life and giving you a feel of who they are and what they're about. While you'll drop your jaw at some of the outrageous antics and get some impression of an 'alternative lifestyle', the film lacks a certain sense of cohesion and fails to form a really effective narrative structure to piece it all together with.It exists in a time of openness and transparency, and is a product of this environment. You will care about the characters very much and enjoy the lifestyle so much you'll want to celebrate it, it's just a shame it couldn't all get put together in a way that keeps your attention focused. ***

axelsee I expected (and was hoping for) a laugh and a close-up view of a lot of parties and a lot of drag. I got all that, but what really makes this film stand out is that it looks beyond the glamour and the fun at the people behind it, their lives and also their hardships. It portrays whole persons, rather than just the characters you see on stage, and so you get to see more than what you are presented with in their shows. You get to see the connection between the glowing public persona and what's behind it. The film raises important questions about what it is that makes these performers who they become, and it carefully tells comprehensive and often very touching stories about their lives. This film gets full marks from me because of its combination of entertainment and insight. Thumbs up!

alicetcherno I loved the film from beginning to end. I always rate movies according to how much they manage to stir emotions within me. In this case, "Dressed as a Girl" is a success namely because it manages to put you through a whole range of emotions - as you watch, you smile, you laugh, you cheer, you cry... This production is not only a beautiful show that makes you rediscover the wonderfully colourful world of drag, and takes you back to the "glorious years" of the movement some 15/20 years ago - it is also a dramatic film in which the main protagonists open up and tell you their real life story, very humbly accepting to reveal their moments of weakness as honestly as their moments of glory. It is this very honesty that is deeply touching, and that occasionally brings you to tears during the screening.A huge thanks to the whole cast and the director for a beautiful moment and for successfully brightening up what had started as a dark hangover Sunday ;D Looking forward to much more of this! cheers XX Alice (PS: I put 9 out of 10 and not 10 only cause its always good to think there's room for improvement ;))