Notebook Reviews: BILLY ELLIOT

Stephen Daldry. 2000.

Billy Elliot is a solid comedy-drama. The acting here is good – and young Jamie Bell gives as strong performance as the title character. The music is great – especially the T-Rex tunes.

This features some fine moments and strong characterisation. It’s a cinematic cousin to The Full Monty – but it’s better than that British working class tale. 

Nothing ground breaking, but Billy Elliot is a solid piece of work.