Paul Mercurio,
Tara Morice,
Bill Hunter,
Barry Otto,
Pat Thompson
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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... read more
Directed by: Baz Luhrmann
Release Date: February 1, 1992
DVD Release Date: March 19, 2002
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September 2, 2010"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! -
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October 21, 2008A weird assortment of motley characters who don't really have a purpose in the story other than to be weird. I liked the dancing, and Baz Luhrmann's...don't know how to describe it, Japanese game show...? visuals were to say in the least, original. But, it's not much of a story, ... read more
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June 28, 2008More screwball comedy than the rest of the Red Curtain Trilogy and I dig that.
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April 20, 2008Strictly Ballroom is a gem of a import. This film from Australia has a great cast and soundtrack. I went to see this at the theatres when it was released in the states and loved it. Tara Morica and Paul Mercurio shine in this film that has a strong ensemble.
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March 14, 2008This is a great little film to kick-start Baz Luhrmann's red curtain trilogy (which also includes William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and Moulin Rouge, two more outstanding movies).
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March 25, 2007Saturday Night Fever played for laughs. Not my cup of tea, but it's the kind of quirky, self deprecating comedy the australians are very good at.
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February 3, 2007This is the happiest and funniest in the ballroom dancing contest I ever saw. Paul Mercurio is incredible and more impressive in his dance sequences.
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October 30, 2006The best film done in a very long time.... a must-see on everyone's list.
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November 29, 200611/29/06: Of course it's cliché, but that's the point. Strictly Ballroom is a very sweet, charming, beautiful movie that is ultimately quite touching. I found it very refreshing to see a cast of competent actors who I had never before set eyes upon. The dance scenes were so much ... read more
Critic Reviews
July 22, 2011
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
October 3, 2008
Louise Keller, Urban Cinefile
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. Full Review
July 23, 2008
Clint Morris, Moviehole
An Australian classic - and deservedly so!
September 30, 2005
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
fabulous comedy-romance
September 23, 2005
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The exuberant film was breezy, well-acted and easy to like even if it was fluff. Full Review
February 17, 2005
Steven D. Greydanus, Decent Films Guide
Though made for a fraction of [Moulin Rouge]'s budget and with no big stars,Strictly Ballroom is the better film in every way. Full Review
September 16, 2003
Dan Fazio, Citysearch
Lots of laughs, lots of style: Strictly Ballroom is a wonderful prelude to Luhrmann's next two films. Full Review
August 16, 2003
Nick Davis, Nick's Flick Picks
More fun for ballroom enthusiasts than for the rest of us; cheeky, but totally overloaded.
July 14, 2003
Fred Topel, About.com
Great dance movie and a preview of what Lurhmann will be capable of in the future.
May 20, 2003
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Kind of like Luhrmann Meets John Waters. Great fun.
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