The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Billy Elliot: The Musical Live
Music · Drama · History · 2014
In County Durham, England, 1984, a talented young dancer, Billy Elliot, stumbles out of the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He faces many trials and triumphs as he strives to conquer his family’s set ways, inner conflict, and standing on his toes in a musical that questions masculinity, gender norms and conformity.
Movie details
Billy Elliot: The Musical Live
“Electricity sparks inside of me and I'm free.”
2014 Music · Drama · History 2h 42m
Critical arithmetic
The consensus, allegedly.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
IMDb
8.4 / 10
2K votes
TMDB
8.1 / 10
Community rating
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In County Durham, England, 1984, a talented young dancer, Billy Elliot, stumbles out of the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He faces many trials and triumphs as he strives to conquer his family’s set ways, inner conflict, and standing on his toes in a musical that questions masculinity, gender norms and conformity.
CriticWise case file
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The archetype split
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For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Brett Sullivan
Written by
Lee Hall
Elliott Hanna
Billy Elliot
Ruthie Henshall
Mrs. Wilkinson
Liam Mower
Billy's Older Self
Tom Holland
Former Billy (Encore)
Z
Zach Atkinson
Michael
Deka Walmsley
Dad (Jackie Elliot)
Ann Emery
Grandma
Court is in session
Put Billy Elliot: The Musical Live on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.