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Strictly Ballroom (1992)

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Average Rating: 7.4/10
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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

Directed By: Baz Luhrmann

Written By: Andrew Bovell, Baz Luhrmann

In Theaters: Feb 1, 1992 Wide

On DVD: Mar 19, 2002

Cast

Paul Mercurio
Scott Hastings
Tara Morice
Fran
Bill Hunter
Barry Fife
Barry Otto
Doug Hastings
Pat Thompson
Shirley Hastings
Gia Carides
Liz Holt
Peter Whitford
Les Kendall
John Hannan
Ken Railings
Sonia Kruger-Tayler
Tina Sparkle
Pip Mushin
Wayne Burns
Armonia Benedito
YaYa
Michael Burgess
Merv
Peter Lynch
Extra: Kendall's Studio
Kris McQuade
Charm Leachman
John O'Connell
Try-out Coach
Leonie Page
Vanessa Cronin
Antonio Vargas
Rico
Jack Webster
Terry
Bob Adams
New Steps Family
Paul Bertram
J.J. Silvers

Critic Reviews for Strictly Ballroom

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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

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Emanuel Levy

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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.

October 3, 2008 Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile

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Louise Keller

Urban Cinefile

An Australian classic - and deservedly so!

July 23, 2008 Comment

Clint Morris

Moviehole

fabulous comedy-romance

September 30, 2005 Comment

Rich Cline

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

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Dennis Schwartz

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

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films Guide

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"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