From BBC TV documentary to hit stage musical and now film, Everybody's Talking About Jamie makes the musical transition to the big screen in this colourful, featherlight and enjoyable confection. Juxtaposed with the film's very grounded and very British setting, the slick music and MTV-friendly production numbers sound very much an eye is kept on the American market with its mix of frothy dance-pop and schlock-Broadway. It is warm, funny and entertaining, but it also conveys a sense of LGBTQ heritage effectively, and the real world only occasionally intrudes into this somewhat romanticised vision of events. There are some delightful performances to enjoy here, including an effervescent turn from Max Harwood in the central role, Lauren Patel as his best friend, Sarah Lancashire in the best loving-mother mode, Sam Bottomley as Jamie's nemesis and Richard E. Grant as veteran drag queen Hugo who takes Jamie under his wing. Being a typical film musical, the big goofy feelgood finale delivers, and this film adaptation of Jamie conveys its messages of equality and acceptance in a warm-hearted and engaging manner overall.
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