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Billy Elliot
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MPAA RATING: R for language
Starring Julie Walters, Gary Lewis, Jamie Draven, Jean Heywood, and Jamie Bell
The life of 11-year old Billy Elliot (Bell), a coal miner's son in Northern England, is forever changed one day when he stumbles upon a ballet class during his weekly boxing lesson. (Universal Focus)
| GENRE(S): | Drama |
| WRITTEN BY: | Lee Hall |
| DIRECTED BY: | Stephen Daldry |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: April 17, 2001 Video: April 17, 2001 Theatrical: October 13, 2000 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 110 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | UK |
Picked up three 2001 Oscar nominations: Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress (Walters).
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The average user rating for this movie is 7.7 (out of 10) based on 33 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Corinna W. gave it a10:
Really beautiful film. Bell and Waters are simply superb.
David H. gave it a4:
Compelling and funny at sporadic intervals. Otherwise pretty by-the-numbers. Would have given this three or four points if not for Jamie Bell's performance. I got the impression that the film got away with its maudlin sentimentality, cynically constructed melodrama and banal use of montage to the soundtrack of played-to-death British rock "anthems" on the back of it being set in County Durham where of course people talk and act so differently. As a resident of the area myself and having been born in the town that this film was set, I resent that the makers of this film made no attempt to give audiences from elsewhere any idea of what it feels like to live here.
Sean gave it an8:
great story, great dancing. although not as good as the musical in London
Craig B gave it a2:
"Billy Elliot" is every bit as cloying and smarmy as you think it's going to be. The movie is little more than a tarted up remake of "Flashdance" or "Showgirls" or any of a hundred other movies where a plucky, unschooled main character tries to dance his or her way to fame. I feel less intelligent for having seen this movie.
Samantha B. gave it a 9:
Such a feel good film, made me feel like dancing! Great performances from a top class cast.
Mike M. gave it a 9:
Having never known a thing about the art of ballet, this movie inspired me to delve into its history, heritage, and amazing athleticism. Would like to have seen more of Adam Cooper, who's incredible talent is wasted insofar as he is given only a cameo appearance. A great ending, but Cooper was given short shrift in my opinion...
[Anonymous] gave it a 10:
This was one of the best movies I have seen!

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