The storyline follows young Billy Young bagpiper Billy doesn't quite fit in with his family band and is kicked out before the village show. As he's walking home we see a spaceship land in the local harbor and Billy runs into a mysterious alien boy who turns out to be his biggest fan. He invites Billy to join him in his spaceship where more fans await. Suddenly, Billy's a star on a galactic scale, much to everyone's surprise.
The special effects really make this film work. I was ready to walk onto that spaceship myself! But the youth actors are all commendable and work together well as an ensemble. In the end, Billy has to decide whether to go with galactic fame or be part of the family band.
I give Billy Shambles 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
The storyline follows young Billy Young bagpiper Billy doesn't quite fit in with his family band and is kicked out before the village show. As he's walking home we see a spaceship land in the local harbor and Billy runs into a mysterious alien boy who turns out to be his biggest fan. He invites Billy to join him in his spaceship where more fans await. Suddenly, Billy's a star on a galactic scale, much to everyone's surprise.
The special effects really make this film work. I was ready to walk onto that spaceship myself! But the youth actors are all commendable and work together well as an ensemble. In the end, Billy has to decide whether to go with galactic fame or be part of the family band.
I give Billy Shambles 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
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