Brilliant social commentary...

Rating: 9/10 (22 July 2006)

This film must rank along with the 'angry young men' films of the 1960s for it's gritty subject material and portrayal. Set again the background/backdrop of working mens struggle to do the only job they have and the gradual acceptance of the family towards the sons ballet classes. This should be compulsory viewing for all those studying English/UK 20th Century social history along with many other gritty Northern England socio-documentary style films such as 'Brassed Off.' The Transporter Bridge at Middlesborough, a piece of wonderful engineering, gets a look in also. The old Newcastle 'National Express' coach station also shown. Such an emotional finale... In my top ten UK films.