
When tragedy strikes in the highlands, there can be only one Scotsman for the job, Sir William Sedgewick, ak.a. Sir Billi. This is an adventure story about the power of a remote Scottish, but yet international community held together by the eccentric, skateboarding veterinarian and their race to save an illegal fugitive, Bessie Boo the beaver. Sir Billi and the village clash with the law in their fight to rescue Bessie. As they brave treacherous ravines and hazardous waters i... (Full plot summary below)
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When tragedy strikes in the highlands, there can be only one Scotsman for the job, Sir William Sedgewick, ak.a. Sir Billi. This is an adventure story about the power of a remote Scottish, but yet international community held together by the eccentric, skateboarding veterinarian and their race to save an illegal fugitive, Bessie Boo the beaver. Sir Billi and the village clash with the law in their fight to rescue Bessie. As they brave treacherous ravines and hazardous waters in the battle to save the illegal beaver, the question remains, who will get to her first? A roller coaster adventure, Sir Billi is undoubtedly the highland hero with a host of attractive traits. From the Bond-like characteristics, to a highland grandpa who still has a way with the ladies. His tartan dungarees are often seen navigating the narrow but dramatic highland roads, with a hint of showmanship and significant skill. A heart-warming and hilarious adventure that takes you to the magical west coast highland village of Catterness in Scotland, where encounters with a goat who thinks he's a dog, an Admiral who's afraid of the water, a "town temptress" for a Baroness, and a beaver who was brought up by rabbits, are all just part of this crazy everyday highland fling. Sir Billi delivers the charm and panache that one would expect of a hero, a true "Highlander".
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| Village VoiceErnest HardyIts considered use of ice and snow-covered vistas against the expanse of blue sky offers great beauty while capturing something of what pulls the adventurous to try to reach the world's second highest peak. |
| The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeAn account of one modern expedition that draws fruitfully upon the lore of another. |
| The New York TimesBen KenigsbergShedding light on the filmmaking process would have only enriched this well-wrought but limited extreme-sports portrait. |
| The DissolveJordan HoffmanIn this 75-minute straight shot of Discovery Channel cinema, no emotional crests are peaked, but viewers will come away informed. |
| Little White LiesAlex KingWhile the sense of bafflement and confusion the film provokes is surprisingly enjoyable, it surely shouldn't be inflicted on young'uns ... |
| VarietyPeter DebrugeSir Billi lacks the looks or charm of even the most rudimentary CG offerings being made today, as if not only the animation but also the plot and characters were spat out by off-the-shelf software. |
| Radio TimesDavid AldridgeThe film would be more aptly called "Silly Billi" because it's incoherently plotted, with unremarkable dialogue, and consistently fails to amuse. |
| Total FilmAndrew LowryThis distinctly amateurish animation may be targeted at tots, but you’d have to particularly hate your children to inflict on them this tale of an elderly vet (Connery) trying to save a missing beaver. |
| The DissolveNathan RabinI do not invoke the terms “Gestapo” or “genocide” lightly; for an ostensible romp aimed at small children, Guardian Of The Highlands is an incredibly dark, disturbing film that derives all of its suspense from putting adorable animals in horrible peril. |
| ScotsmanSiobhan SynnotWhy did Sean Connery sign up for this? Why is a children's film so keen on smut? Why does Billi spell his name as if educationally challenged? Why does his incontinent gay pet goat think he's a dog? |