Feel good film

Rating: Null/10 (2 July 2004)

Billy Elliot focuses on the struggle of a young boy (Billy Elliot) and his newfound love and passion for dancing and ballet. The story is set against the backdrop of union upheaval in Northern England where Billy's father and brother face redundancy in a local coal mine. Once they discover Billy's dancing secret - they are outraged - and want him to do something more manly! This movie is definitely a feel good one - it is similar in a way to The Full Monty - whereby people struggling with oppression and depression overcome it. But where I thought the Full Monty was depressing (people are trying to commit suicide in it!!) - I think this is much more uplifting. The dance sequences are spectacular - and the acting hits the spot. This is definitely worth a watch or two!