Review of Billy Elliot (2000) by Brendan N — 23 Aug 2009

I love the music and settin not the swearin.

This review of Billy Elliot (2000) was written by Brendan N on 23 Aug 2009.

Billy Elliot has generally received very positive reviews.

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