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Strictly Ballroom

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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 Championship. Scott's mother... 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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fabulous comedy-romance

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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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An Australian classic - and deservedly so!

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

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