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Strictly Ballroom (1992)

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Reviews Counted:36

Fresh:34

Rotten:2

Average Rating:7.4/10

Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Super-hunk Scott Hastings is an ambitious, athletic dancer eager to break with the Australian Dance Federation's stodgy traditions and choreograph his own steps for the upcoming Ballroom Dancing... Super-hunk Scott Hastings is an ambitious, athletic dancer eager to break with the Australian Dance Federation's stodgy traditions and choreograph his own steps for the upcoming Ballroom Dancing Championship. Scott's mother Shirley, his prissy partner Liz and coach Les are up in arms over his brash attitude towards ballroom conventions. Angry at Scott's new passionate refusal to follow the rules, Liz quits, leaving him without a partner. When Fran, a klutzy beginner, approaches him, Scott doesn't believe she can make the grade. But once Fran and her family introduce Scott to the vivacious Spanish rhythms and sharply sensuous moves that are part of their culture, he realizes this is the very outlet he's needed for his talents. Together, Fran and Scott boldly challenge the Federation's provincial attitudes, making everyone green with envy. [More]

Starring: Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice, Bill Hunter, Pat Thomson

Starring: Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice, Bill Hunter, Pat Thomson, Gia Carides, Peter Whitford, Barry Otto

Director: Baz Luhrmann

Director: Baz Luhrmann
Screenwriter: Andrew Bovell, Baz Luhrmann

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Mar 19, 2002

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  • Strictly Ballroom
  • From Baz Lurhrmann -- the director of the award-winning hits ROMEO & JULIET and MOULIN ROUGE! -- comes STRICTLY BALLROOM ... the hilariously funny romantic comedy that's sure to leave you laughing, cheering, and feeling great! It's the magical story of a championship ballroom dancer who's breaking all the rules, and his ugly duckling dancing partner. Together they make their dreams come true! Now celebrating its glorious 10th Anniversary -- you're sure to enjoy this exhaustively funny comedy as it dances and soars its way straight into your heart. Critics everywhere fell madly in love with this big-screen treat -- and so will you!
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    Listen to the rhythm of your heart in Strictly Ballroom, where tears and laughter blend seamlessly in an extravagantly theatrical story about love, dreams and overcoming your fears.

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    10/03/08
    Louise Keller
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    An Australian classic - and deservedly so!

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    07/23/08
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    02/09/06
    Geoff Andrew
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    fabulous comedy-romance

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    09/30/05
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    The exuberant film was breezy, well-acted and easy to like even if it was fluff.

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    Though made for a fraction of [Moulin Rouge]'s budget and with no big stars,Strictly Ballroom is the better film in every way.

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    Austin Chronicle

    Lots of laughs, lots of style: Strictly Ballroom is a wonderful prelude to Luhrmann's next two films.

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