Documentary telling the compelling story of the 40th Irish Dancing World Championships.
Though undoubtedly a work of intense research and hard work, Jig drags when it should be making you root for a winner, a sure sign of a short film stretched beyond its content.
A toe-tapping triumph for dance fans, though less so for non-converts.
Once the contest begins, though, her film’s as gripping as Spellbound and as enjoyably kitsch as Eurovision.
Like Britain’s Got Talent – but with genuine talent.
Irish dancing documentary will have you on the edge of your seat.
It's a slick but empty film, with no real insights into the strange dedication Irish dancing inspires.
For a good 40 minutes, it's compelling stuff...once they descend on Glasgow for the competition proper, Jig loses its footing and stumbles into X-factor style pathos.
Surprisingly engaging and presents itself openly to a wide audience.
In truth, there's something faintly disturbing in the Little Miss Sunshine sparkle of fake tans, frozen smiles and diamante-studded outfits – it's like a convention of pubertal Liberace impersonators. The dancing is, in its way, breathtaking.
Reel drama hits the screens
Sue Bourne--Lady of the dance
Film takes a Jig into remarkable world of Irish Dancing
Profile: Sue Bourne
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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