Kiki and Herb Reloaded
Kiki and Herb Reloaded

Kiki and Herb Reloaded

2005Movie75 minEnglish

The outrageous drag-cabaret duo Kiki and Herb share their past, present and future as they tour the UK. A mixture of live performance and celebrity interviews (featuring Rufus Wainwright and the Scissor Sisters) that reflect on Kiki and Herb's musical influences, fans, politics and family.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Kenny HotzGenres: Comedy, Live Performance

Plot Summary

Kiki and Herb Reloaded is a filmed performance of the acclaimed cabaret act featuring the drunken, drug-addled drag queen duo Kiki Duprée and Herb, portrayed by Justin Bond and Kenny Hotz respectively. The show presents Kiki and Herb at their most uninhibited, performing a mix of cover songs and original material with their signature blend of raw emotion, dark humor, and surprising vulnerability. They tackle themes of love, loss, addiction, and the human condition through their raucous and often poignant performances.

Critical Reception

Kiki and Herb Reloaded was generally well-received for its bold and unvarnished portrayal of its characters and its fearless exploration of taboo subjects. Critics praised the performances of Justin Bond and Kenny Hotz, highlighting their chemistry and the emotional depth they brought to the drag personas. The show was noted for its cathartic and sometimes uncomfortable, yet ultimately rewarding, viewing experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • A raw and unflinching portrayal of two damaged characters.
  • Features powerful performances from the lead actors.
  • Boldly tackles dark themes with humor and vulnerability.

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Fun Fact

The Kiki and Herb characters originated in the late 1990s and gained significant cult followings through live performances in New York City and other major cities before this filmed version was released.

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