Billy Elliot
I love films that feature the wonderful trope of Why are you giving up on your dream. No Dad, I’m giving up on yours.
It was ahead of its time and I think its a movie that all men should watch because it shows you that theres no such thing as a girl thing or a boy thing simply because one gender primarily does it. Boxing is for boys and girls. Ballet is for boys and girls.
In another universe, Michael and Billy would have been gay lovers but I’m glad Billy was supportive enough of Michael to stay his friend even after finding out about his feelings. It also made my heart happy when he reciprocated the cheek kiss because he appreciated Michael so deeply.
Also when Michael returned to see Billy Elliot in Swan Lake i died inside because oh my gosh what do you mean that you came to see your best friend who you havent seen in so long perform! Aah!
And when his brother and father came to see him and finally supported him, a little bit of my simmering hate for them died too. They were perfect. I don’t think this is a movie I would ever be able to get over.