This is a heart-tugger.....

Rating: 10/10 (24 October 2000)

Maybe it was my unfulfilled desire to be a dancer, or the fine acting of this young boy, or the passion with which this movie seems to have been made. This movie grabbed me and held on. I have felt his frustration - wanting to dance and not being able. I have felt his confusion - know you HAVE to dance, but not really knowing WHY.
Billy Elliott also brings in so much of other parts of life. It touches on the subjects of poverty, sexuality, death of a loved one, father/son relationships, age, labor disputes. Sound like a lot to cover? Well, it's all one big picture here that meshes together perfectly. SEE THIS MOVIE.