Billy Elliot, 3 Stars

Decided to see this 2000 film again. The story drags in some places, but generally it holds up well. The dialogue is a little hard to understand at first but either it cleared up or my ear became more accustomed.

Excellent performances by Jamie Bell as Billy (voice of Tintin but doesn't appear to have done much since), Julie Walters (HP series) and Gary Lewis (Joyeux Noel, which is very good).

The story about unemployment in 1980's England is compelling. We've seen the musical (by Sir Elton John) on Broadway and it is equally moving. I recommend this to you.