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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Audience Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5050582037272
Format: Anamorphic, PAL
Label: Uca
Languages:English Original Language PCM Mono English Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired PCM Mono English Subtitled
Manufacturer: Uca
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Uca
Region Code: 2
Release Date: April 18, 2006
Running Time: 106 minutes
Studio: Uca
Theatrical Release Date: November 30, 2000
Related Items:
Editorial Review:
Amazon.co.uk Review:
Foursquare in the gritty-but-hearwarming tradition of Brassed Off and The Full Monty comes Billy Elliot, the first film of noted British theatrical director Stephen Daldry. The setting is County Durham in 1984, and things 'oop North are even grimmer than usual: the miners' strike is in full rancorous swing and 11-year-old Billy's dad and older brother, miners both, are staunch on the picket lines. Billy's got problems of his own. His dad's scraped together the fees to send him to boxing lessons, but Billy's discovered a different aptitude: a genius for ballet dancing. Since admitting to such an activity is tantamount, in this fiercely macho culture, to holding up a sign reading "I AM A RAVING POOF", Billy keeps it quiet. But his teacher, Mrs Wilkinson (Julie Walters, wearily undaunted) thinks he should audition for ballet school in London. Family ructions are inevitable.
Daldry's film sidesteps some of the politics, both sexual and otherwise, but scores with its laconic dialogue (credit to screenwriter Lee Hall) and a cracking performance from newcomer Jamie Bell as Billy. His powerhouse dance routines, more Gene Kelly than Nureyev, carry an irresistible sense of exhilaration and self-discovery. Among a flawless supporting cast Stuart Wells stands out as Billy's sweet gay friend Michael. And if the miners' strike serves largely as background colour, there's one brief episode, as visored and truncheoned cops rampage through neat little terraced houses, that captures one of the most spiteful episodes in recent British history. --Philip Kemp
Rating:
- wow
This has to be one of my favourite films ever. Its such a lovely story and Jamie Bell is amazing as Billy Elliot. Its a must watch!
Rating:
- All a bit old hat
This seemed like a totally contrived Brit flick wanting to cash in on the success of films like the Full Monty. It was all put together with spirit and obviously meant well, but it was just so visibly contrived. The miner's strike backdrop looks like a bit of an attachment, and a rather obvious choice to juxtapose young Billy's un-miner's son like activity. Saw this film coming a mile off, and it wasn't exactly groundbreaking stuff.
Rating:
- I don't like ballet, I'm not into gritty northern coalmining stories, but I really enjoyed this
Why is it that British film directors seem so obsessed with going "oop narth" for their films? Is it because they think "gritty realism" will counteract Hollywood's schmalz? Because they like to portray a salt of the earth type living amidst the northern hardship and grime? Or because they feel a sense of loyalty to the coal miners who all got laid off during the 1980s? After all, when did you last see a film set in Wales? or Cornwall? or Norfolk?
Anyway, rant over. After all my misgivings, ... Read More
Rating: - A typically over-rated British film
What do the following films have in common: The Full Monty, East is East, Bend it Like Beckham, Little Voice, Shallow Grave? They are all British films and all ridiculously over-rated. And Billy Elliot sits right at the top of that list of shame.
A working class lad develops a passion for ballet and against the antipathy of his father and peers achieves his ambition. All this against the back drop of the miners' strike of the 1980s. Nothing wrong with the basic plot but as the film made ... Read More
Rating: - Billy Elliot
Wonderful inspiring film, Billy's impromptu dance with his dancing teacher to I Love To Boogie was brilliant, just wanted to join in!!
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Billy Elliot [2000]
starring: Jamie Bell, Julie Walters, Jean Heywood, Jamie Draven, Gary Lewis
directed by: Stephen Daldry
directed by: Stephen Daldry
Our Price: 84,506.40
Prices excluding shipping charge.Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
Audience Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5050582037272
Format: Anamorphic, PAL
Label: Uca
Languages:
Manufacturer: Uca
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Uca
Region Code: 2
Release Date: April 18, 2006
Running Time: 106 minutes
Studio: Uca
Theatrical Release Date: November 30, 2000
Related Items:
- The Full Monty [1997]
- Notting Hill [1999]
- Brassed Off [1996]
- Four Weddings And A Funeral [1994]
- Pretty Woman (15th Anniversary Special Edition) [1990]
- see more
Editorial Review:
Amazon.co.uk Review:
Foursquare in the gritty-but-hearwarming tradition of Brassed Off and The Full Monty comes Billy Elliot, the first film of noted British theatrical director Stephen Daldry. The setting is County Durham in 1984, and things 'oop North are even grimmer than usual: the miners' strike is in full rancorous swing and 11-year-old Billy's dad and older brother, miners both, are staunch on the picket lines. Billy's got problems of his own. His dad's scraped together the fees to send him to boxing lessons, but Billy's discovered a different aptitude: a genius for ballet dancing. Since admitting to such an activity is tantamount, in this fiercely macho culture, to holding up a sign reading "I AM A RAVING POOF", Billy keeps it quiet. But his teacher, Mrs Wilkinson (Julie Walters, wearily undaunted) thinks he should audition for ballet school in London. Family ructions are inevitable.
Daldry's film sidesteps some of the politics, both sexual and otherwise, but scores with its laconic dialogue (credit to screenwriter Lee Hall) and a cracking performance from newcomer Jamie Bell as Billy. His powerhouse dance routines, more Gene Kelly than Nureyev, carry an irresistible sense of exhilaration and self-discovery. Among a flawless supporting cast Stuart Wells stands out as Billy's sweet gay friend Michael. And if the miners' strike serves largely as background colour, there's one brief episode, as visored and truncheoned cops rampage through neat little terraced houses, that captures one of the most spiteful episodes in recent British history. --Philip Kemp
Average Rating: 
Rating:
- wowThis has to be one of my favourite films ever. Its such a lovely story and Jamie Bell is amazing as Billy Elliot. Its a must watch!
Rating:
- All a bit old hatThis seemed like a totally contrived Brit flick wanting to cash in on the success of films like the Full Monty. It was all put together with spirit and obviously meant well, but it was just so visibly contrived. The miner's strike backdrop looks like a bit of an attachment, and a rather obvious choice to juxtapose young Billy's un-miner's son like activity. Saw this film coming a mile off, and it wasn't exactly groundbreaking stuff.
Rating:
- I don't like ballet, I'm not into gritty northern coalmining stories, but I really enjoyed thisWhy is it that British film directors seem so obsessed with going "oop narth" for their films? Is it because they think "gritty realism" will counteract Hollywood's schmalz? Because they like to portray a salt of the earth type living amidst the northern hardship and grime? Or because they feel a sense of loyalty to the coal miners who all got laid off during the 1980s? After all, when did you last see a film set in Wales? or Cornwall? or Norfolk?
Anyway, rant over. After all my misgivings, ... Read More
Rating:
- A typically over-rated British filmWhat do the following films have in common: The Full Monty, East is East, Bend it Like Beckham, Little Voice, Shallow Grave? They are all British films and all ridiculously over-rated. And Billy Elliot sits right at the top of that list of shame.
A working class lad develops a passion for ballet and against the antipathy of his father and peers achieves his ambition. All this against the back drop of the miners' strike of the 1980s. Nothing wrong with the basic plot but as the film made ... Read More
Rating:
- Billy ElliotWonderful inspiring film, Billy's impromptu dance with his dancing teacher to I Love To Boogie was brilliant, just wanted to join in!!
Action & Adventure • Adult • Anime • Children's • Classics • Comedy • Crime, Thrillers & Mystery • Documentary • Drama • Fitness • Gay & Lesbian • Horror • Interactive • Music • Musicals & Classical • Science Fiction & Fantasy • Sports • Television •
