Over-rated

Rating: 3/10 (13 November 2005)

Although it has its moments and is an inspiring film with excellent performances, Billy Elliott fails to captivate and convince. Although the performances were convincing, it was difficult to relate to the characters. Overall, Billy Elliott is grossly over-rated and emotional, but it does carry a good message that people should use their talents and do what makes them happy in self-fulfillment...even if they risk being ridiculed because what they enjoy is not mainstream or conventional. At best, it's average. It's got a very good message, but it just failed to really go that extra bit to be a really great film. 3/10.