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This heartwarming documentary will win audiences over, as the sheer charm of precocious, enthusiastic children learning to dance resonates from the screen.
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A much more sanguine view of cultural diversity emerges in this enchanting documentary...what Mad Hot Ballroom lacks in depth, it more than makesup for in charm and vibrancy. Feb 28, 2018
A much more sanguine view of cultural diversity emerges in this enchanting documentary...what Mad Hot Ballroom lacks in depth, it more than makesup for in charm and vibrancy.
David Ansen
It will sweep you off your feet. Nov 17, 2015 | Full Review…
It will sweep you off your feet.
Joe Morgenstern
Charming if slightly overlong. Feb 9, 2006 | Full Review…
Charming if slightly overlong.
Raven Snook
It's a tale of tears, triumph and tread-upon toes; it may wear you out, but it'll put a spring in your step too. Dec 6, 2005 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
It's a tale of tears, triumph and tread-upon toes; it may wear you out, but it'll put a spring in your step too.
Matthew Leyland
There's not a sequin, an ostrich feather nor a miniature tuxedo in sight, and everybody who gets anywhere near the finals looks absolutely right. Sep 30, 2005 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
There's not a sequin, an ostrich feather nor a miniature tuxedo in sight, and everybody who gets anywhere near the finals looks absolutely right.
Sandra Hall
Listening to the kids talk is a treat in itself, but watching them strut their stuff in the final competition is enough to make you stand up and cheer. Aug 5, 2005 | Rating: 3/4
Listening to the kids talk is a treat in itself, but watching them strut their stuff in the final competition is enough to make you stand up and cheer.
Peter Travers
Inspiring and enjoyable, this docu chronicles the physical and psychological transformation of school kids of different social classes as they enter into the 'exotic' world of ballroom dancing. Mar 1, 2011 | Rating: B | Full Review…
Inspiring and enjoyable, this docu chronicles the physical and psychological transformation of school kids of different social classes as they enter into the 'exotic' world of ballroom dancing.
Emanuel Levy
A sweet, and utterly entertaining portrait of children learning about confidence, achievement, skill, and also understanding the game of the sexes at such a young age. Apr 29, 2009 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
A sweet, and utterly entertaining portrait of children learning about confidence, achievement, skill, and also understanding the game of the sexes at such a young age.
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Charming, poignant and festive "Mad Hot Ballroom" is an inspirational documentary that shows the power of dance to invigorate self-esteem and ambition in young hearts. Apr 16, 2009 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
Charming, poignant and festive "Mad Hot Ballroom" is an inspirational documentary that shows the power of dance to invigorate self-esteem and ambition in young hearts.
Cole Smithey
The dozen or so whom Agrelo and Sewell chose to emphasize are especially appealing, but nearly all of them are bright, thoughtful, confident and dedicated -- a heartening glimpse of the coming generation. Aug 7, 2008 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
The dozen or so whom Agrelo and Sewell chose to emphasize are especially appealing, but nearly all of them are bright, thoughtful, confident and dedicated -- a heartening glimpse of the coming generation.
Jim Lane
In all its unscripted glory, it shows us pre-adolescence with an astonishing authenticity that should be the envy of a hundred coming-of-age movies. Sep 27, 2006 | Rating: 3.5/4
In all its unscripted glory, it shows us pre-adolescence with an astonishing authenticity that should be the envy of a hundred coming-of-age movies.
Carolyn Arends
Cute, comical kids help make this ballroom dancing comp-romp a feelgood winner despite inexpert editing. Apr 1, 2006 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Cute, comical kids help make this ballroom dancing comp-romp a feelgood winner despite inexpert editing.
Anna Smith
Sweet but kind of slow.
Super Reviewer
Cute kids dancing. It's sweet but in a PBS special kind of way.
Fantastic... I was cheering for those kids. :)
OMG what a cuuute documentary! totally got shafted at the oscars, cause i was like MANOHMAN little fifth-graders you have way more hip movement than me.
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