Pretty Red Dress

This is not the sort of film I would choose to see but I ended up in the cinema watching and enjoying it. The location and Jamacian culture are unfamiliar to me, an Indiginous Rustic, so it was quite an insight into different lives and I understood some of the challenges others face.

Alexandra Burke was brilliant in her acting and her performances. Natey Jones played a weak and wretched character and I had little sympathy for him-I wasn't totally convinced by his performance and wanted to slap him- maybe that is good acting. The others interacted well and were a good background to the story.

A simple story of complicated relationships but very enjoyable to watch.

Alexandra Burke is just brilliant in this. I am often sceptical when someone that isn't naturally an actor dips their toes into trying to act but I really think Alexandra has a future in films and I hope this serves as an introduction to her talents. However the film itself possibly lets her down in places. I thought it was a little predictable and therefore disappointing at times. That is not to say that I didn't enjoy it and I would recommend seeing it. I suppose it helps if you're a Londoner and would maybe find it a little more relatable. Very sweary throughout, which has its place in some films yet seems gratuitous in others. I was really curious about this one but overall a good experience.

Here's a sensitive and contemporary take on love, identity, sexuality, expectations, kindness and the human condition. It doesn't need labels or explanations and can cope with and hold ambiguity. It likes and respects all of its main protagonists and does not feel the need to fall victim to simplicity. All the more, you identify with the characters, and it feels encouraging that there is room for emotion amidst all those somewhat 2-dimensional contemporary labelling efforts. Be feminine whilst being masculine, be real, be vulnerable, take a risk, take a stand for your feelings but don't hurt others in the process - in fact, don't just me me me, bur really let them matter (to you) too. Recommended.

A stretch in prison brings you back to your sweetheart, it's a year that you've been separate and apart, life's quite tough when you're a felon, when you wish you had some melons, just to pop inside a dress, with firm support. And then the chance arrives to get yourself made up, and add some padding to your wife's lacy bra cups, pop some scarlet on the lips, waltzing around to shake your hips, you look amazing in that red tasselled getup. It's not too long before you're found with your pants down, it causes consternation and a great big frown, you try to work your way around, but deep inside you're glad your found, you are relieved, released to wander around town.

I went to go and watch this film for free as I am a member at Picturehouse. As a crossdresser/gender explorer myself. All I can say is finally we have some accurate representation in the media! I could relate to a lot in this film, and it was beautiful to watch. It's a film that explores masculinity, gender expression, and family issues. Every character is relatable in their own way. I wasn't too sure at first about Alexandra Burke's acting but as the film went on I was certainly impressed. Ignore the negative reviews about this film, it deserves a much higher score. Thankyou for making the film we very much needed!