EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE (12A) 120mins ★★★☆☆ A YOUNG lad from the North has a secret passion for dancing on stage with people in dresses – but his dad doesn't approve. Now, where have we heard that before? Actually, comparing Everybody's Talking About Jamie with Billy Elliot is unfair, though both found huge success on the stage. This Amazon Prime Video film is a full-blown musical with fresh songs. And while Billy Elliot went from cinemas into the theatre, Jamie took the opposite route. And its musical theatre genes shine through in joyful Technicolor. It is so glittery I wouldn't be surprised if there is now a shortage of the sparkly stuff. The plot is based on the true story of Jamie Campbell , whose school banned him from attending prom in drag. Most read in The Sun TV LEGEND DEAD ‘ONGOING GRIEF’ FIGHT FOR UKRAINE BITTER SWEET Prickly while pally Names and places have been changed because much of those real events have been altered for dramatic effect. Jamie's mum, played by Sarah Lancashire , supports his desire to wear frocks while his estranged dad ( Ralph Ineson ) despises the idea. It is this family drama that anchors… Read full this story
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