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Billy Elliot Film Review
Billy Elliot
A film review

Billy Elliot , written by Lee Hall and directed by Stephen Daldry , is a British film which captures the essence of a ‘ feel good’ movie . It is set in the 80’s era of struggle in North England were the contrast plot of an 11 year old protagonist Billy Elliot ( Jaime Bell), explores his own personal challenges of wanting to become a ballet dancer but is opposed by his father and older brother . Billy’s household represent the common financially disadvantaged working class family; his father Jackie Elliot (Gary Lewis) and older brother Tony (Jamie Draven) are coal miners whom contribute to the large number of incensed workers of the infamous coal miner strike of Thatcherian England.

Billy hangs up his boxing gloves to endeavour his freshly discovered attraction to the art of ballet.
Jackie and Tony Elliot discourage Billy’s pursuit of ballet as it reflects homosexual suggestions on Billy’s behalf but simultaneously they are apprehensive of what depiction will be accustomed to them by third parties. The audience are witness to Billy’s undermined inborn talent; his natural bodily movements emulate that of a gifted dancer. This is also recognised by the chain-smoking Mrs. Wilkinson whom invests her time and interests to assist Billy to grow into his capability and exquisite capacity as a ballet performer. When Mrs. Wilkinson encourages Billy to audition for the Royal Ballet, both characters devote themselves in preparation to accomplish that ambition.
However, on the day of the audition unforeseen circumstances prevent Billy from attending the audition that could have potentially altered his future for the better. The plot elaborates and his father concaves on his bias opinion when he grasps comprehension of Billy’s ability in dance, but also the advantageous alternative pathway in life that awaits him with this talent.

This film had depth with two concurrent and intertwined plots in which cast contrast on one

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