Two brothers change places. One gay (austin), one straight (dallas). They end up learning the challenges of the other. Dallas wants to manage his work life and the home life, and austin just wants to win a drag contest for the first place prize money. The basic story idea is good, but there are some problems... the acting is iffy, the script needed work. And dallas won't tell his own brother the real reason he can't go to his drag show? It didn't make sense that he would hurt his brother's feelings and not give a good reason. And later, after all that drama, austin says he forgot that the drag contest was tonight. Really?? Switching bodies has been done so many times, but this may be the first time there was a gay/straight brother switch. The script needed to be injected with fun. And how did austin ever hook up with that angry stalker? They were arguing and mad the whole time. The scenes of the brothers preparing for their events just went on way too long.... it needed some fun, clever banter. Or maybe just edited shorter. Jackie's very serious moment, about 54 minutes in.... that monologue just brought the film to a screeching halt. Yikes. It's just okay. Written and directed by adam reeves. Not bad for his first project. Love you, donna sachet !
7 Reviews
Much better than I expected!
nm648692216 September 2015
Warning: Spoilers
I recently watched this movie and absolutely loved it. Well written, directed and acted! Perfect mix of drama and comedy. Funny and touching, that's a nice combination to have. ----------SPOILER ALERT!------------ My Favorite Scene! Austin is "Dallas", and Dallas is "Austin". Austin is in Dallas's bedroom. Dallas promised his wife that they will try to make a baby that night. Austin is a gay man and the woman in the bed is his sister-in-law. He can't say he is not Dallas and of course there is no way he will sleep with his sister-in-law. Him deal with that situation and the dialog between Austin and Dallas's wife was just hilarious.
I keep waiting.
tommy567712 August 2018
I swear the people reviewing these movies are either paid or they're related to to the writer or director. The funniest part of the whole movie is watching the bad acting. The writing is atrocious but the production values are half decent.
Pete Stringfellow is handsome and I waited for him to take his shirt off. Didn't happen often enough.
Stupid movie, some of it fun, bad writing and acting, good production values. It's almost redeemable
How do films like this get finance?
robert-8592320 April 2019
You have to ask how on earth do films like this get finance let alone promoted on channels like Amazon Prime? Awful! Wooden acting, below average scripts and poor cinematography. Why am I even bothering to write a review? To save you the embarassing time.
It has a few moments and the plot occasionally rallies enough to pull you through to the end.
Some may find it gripping but I think for most, the feeling you will get is - why did I waste my time watching this?
It has a few moments and the plot occasionally rallies enough to pull you through to the end.
Some may find it gripping but I think for most, the feeling you will get is - why did I waste my time watching this?
Couldn't get past the dumb conflict
JMC47119 June 2021
The movie is premised on a body switch that happens because the straight brother can't watch the gay brother's drag show because he has to try to impregnate his wife the same night. I am far from expert in such matters but could he not perform his husbandly duties before the show? Or after? Or hell, he looked virile enough, both?
Careful What You Wish For!
dcarsonhagy22 June 2017
Warning: Spoilers
"My Brother's Shoes" is a gay version of "Freaky Friday". The story is about two brothers (Austin and Dallas)- - one gay the other straight--who each believe their lives would be so much simpler if they had the other one's life. Watch out what you wish for!
First of all, let me say that "Shoes" is easily palatable. The premise has been done, but never in this light! When the two trade places (due to a "magic" coin), there are some genuine laughs. It was also so refreshing to see a gay comedy that didn't have to rely on D & A to sell itself. This was a small budget movie (and in some places you could tell), but overall it managed to keep itself out of the gutter. With a few touches to the script, however, this could have been much better than it was. I wish the drag show had been a little more involved. In fact, I would have like to have seen the straight brother actually have to do the show! I mean, we've all seen straight guys trying to do drag at Halloween, and, well, it's just not pretty... I mean, have that straight brother try to wear those shoes, wig, and dress. That probably would have put people in the floor!
Overall, I applaud "Shoes" for its effort. It's nice to see a gay comedy with some originality. Rated "R" for adult themes, simulated gay sex,and language. More of a 7.5 rating than a 7. Written, directed, and cast by Adam Reeves. Enjoy!
First of all, let me say that "Shoes" is easily palatable. The premise has been done, but never in this light! When the two trade places (due to a "magic" coin), there are some genuine laughs. It was also so refreshing to see a gay comedy that didn't have to rely on D & A to sell itself. This was a small budget movie (and in some places you could tell), but overall it managed to keep itself out of the gutter. With a few touches to the script, however, this could have been much better than it was. I wish the drag show had been a little more involved. In fact, I would have like to have seen the straight brother actually have to do the show! I mean, we've all seen straight guys trying to do drag at Halloween, and, well, it's just not pretty... I mean, have that straight brother try to wear those shoes, wig, and dress. That probably would have put people in the floor!
Overall, I applaud "Shoes" for its effort. It's nice to see a gay comedy with some originality. Rated "R" for adult themes, simulated gay sex,and language. More of a 7.5 rating than a 7. Written, directed, and cast by Adam Reeves. Enjoy!
Take a chance and watch it - I did and liked it
simonevans-329227 July 2017
You can be forgiven at first if the premise may seem familiar (Freaky Friday or Big fans) but this film is not about the generation gap as seen before but instead a body-switch between two brothers. Every day we hear someone else's problems which seem so easy to fix when we are not invested in their outcome and here the two brothers are forced to try just that. The film flows nicely and introduces some great side characters (like the best friend), some witty one liners (by Austin), classic film references ("Auntie Em
") and a meaningful undertone with some deep scenes along the way (Blake F.) Original soundtrack complements some funny scenes along the way. An independent film – loads of talent – lots of fun.
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