Review of Billy Elliot (2000) by Lyndsay S — 08 Feb 2009

Have always loved that movie, quite sad and angro but I love a different movie once in a while.

This review of Billy Elliot (2000) was written by Lyndsay S on 08 Feb 2009.

Billy Elliot has generally received very positive reviews.

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