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Strictly Ballroom (1992)

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Average Rating: 7.2/10
Critic Reviews: 5
Fresh: 5 | Rotten: 0

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Average Rating: 3.7/5
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This wildly off-beat comedy is about a male dancer (Paul Mercurio) who refuses to follow the accepted rules of ballroom dancing and creates his own style of choreography, which infuriates the ballroom dancing establishment. Before he's scheduled to compete in the Pan-Pacific ballroom championships, he's forced to take up a new partner (Tara Morice), a beginner who initially seems without promise. With his help, she turns into an assured and wonderful dancer. Baz Luhrmann's visual style may be

PG, 1 hr. 34 min.

Drama, Romance, Comedy

Andrew Bovell, Baz Luhrmann

Mar 19, 2002

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All Critics (45) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (40) | Rotten (2) | DVD (21)

A crow-pleaster hat took the inernational festival circuit by storm and put Aussie filmmaker Luhrmann on the map as a talent to watch.

July 22, 2011 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | Comment

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.

October 3, 2008 Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | Comment
Urban Cinefile

An Australian classic - and deservedly so!

July 23, 2008 Comment
Moviehole

fabulous comedy-romance

September 30, 2005 Comment
Shadows on the Wall

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

September 23, 2005 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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

February 17, 2005 Full Review Source: Decent Films Guide | Comment
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Audience Reviews for Strictly Ballroom

"Vivir con miedo es como vivir en medias."I thoroughly enjoyed this film!! It was bright! It was jazzy! It was fun! It was unique! And above all.... AUSTRALIAN! Baz Luhrmann will never cease to visually dazzle me. Gorgeous and sweet!

April 14, 2010
MeetMeinMontauk
Jennifer D

Super Reviewer

Pretty enjoyable romantic dance movie, before it became a craze.

December 24, 2007
FilmFanatik
Tim Salmons

Super Reviewer

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