just a note on the rating

Rating: Null/10 (16 April 2004)

I am in high school, and several weeks ago my dance teacher decided to show this movie in class. At first, I was concerned about the content due to the R rating. But, for anyone else with similar inhibitions, I don't believe that the rating accurately reflected the content of this film. Despite some inappropriate language and mild violence, I enjoyed Billy Elliot because of the reality and poignancy of the storyline. It was presented in a serious, dignified manner. It would be a shame for someone to pass up this movie just because they thought it was a nasty thing like many R-rated movies are. Billy Elliot is rather mild and suitable for people who don't appreciate sleazy, bloody, movie trash (like me).