Review of Hunky Dory (2011) by J G — 17 Mar 2013

Coming of age british musical with all the heart of Billy Elliot but hardly any of the talent.

This review of Hunky Dory (2011) was written by J G on 17 Mar 2013.

Hunky Dory has generally received mixed reviews.

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When it’s indulging in glammed-up musical sequences, Hunky Dory comes to life; everything else couldn’t seem less inspiring…

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Some seriously sniffy reviews here, well I loved it…

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By Graham Young (657) for Birmingham Mail (391) on 02 Mar 2012

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