Strictly Ballroom
Miramax Films | Release Date: February 12, 1993
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[Anonymous]Dec 6, 2008
Romantic comedic pseudo docudrama which is too silly to be dramatic and too leaden to be funny. It engages every clice of the romance genre with aplomb - so much so that it could almost be mistaken for satire. However, it is ironic that the Romantic comedic pseudo docudrama which is too silly to be dramatic and too leaden to be funny. It engages every clice of the romance genre with aplomb - so much so that it could almost be mistaken for satire. However, it is ironic that the entire plot is predicated on the protagonist disengaging from standard ballroom technique and creating original moves, whilst the movie itself plods along in a predictable two dimensional style.… Expand
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AndrewN.Dec 3, 2008
"Are we gonna do that Bogo-Pogo?!" "What did you think of the way I danced on the weekend?" "I dunno, you didn't win did ya." "Yeah but what did you think of it?" "I dunno. Now are we gonna do that Bogo-Pogo?!" "I'm asking what you "Are we gonna do that Bogo-Pogo?!" "What did you think of the way I danced on the weekend?" "I dunno, you didn't win did ya." "Yeah but what did you think of it?" "I dunno. Now are we gonna do that Bogo-Pogo?!" "I'm asking what you thought of the way I danced on the weekend?!" "I told you, I don't know!!" "Jesus Wayne!"… Expand
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TyranianApr 11, 2019
Luhrmann's first and probably best film with good acting and a more controlled stylism that's missing in Luhrmann's later films.
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beingryanjudeAug 29, 2014
Generic and bland. Strictly Ballroom isn't nearly as colorful or inventive as the Baz Luhrmann filmmaking we've grown to love and hold a special place for.
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BigAlienBossDec 31, 2012
Dull rom-com pseudo-docudrama. that is about a subject that it doesn't even take seriously (as it's a comedy). Shame it isn't in the least bit funny.
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MglovesfunJun 14, 2021
One of the most fun movies to watch I have ever seen. The fact that the cast seems to be having an incredibly good time making it massively adds to it. While not my favorite movie, it's not far off.
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r96skMay 4, 2021
Part 1 of Baz Luhrmann's Red Curtain Trilogy: 'Strictly Ballroom'.

Entertaining! It's as if 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Blades of Glory' had a baby. The comedic parts work better than the more romantic parts, but all in all it's an enjoyable watchPart 1 of Baz Luhrmann's Red Curtain Trilogy: 'Strictly Ballroom'.

Entertaining! It's as if 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Blades of Glory' had a baby. The comedic parts work better than the more romantic parts, but all in all it's an enjoyable watch - even for someone who holds no interest in dance. It's also extremely predictable, but that doesn't trouble the film one bit.

Debutants, like Luhrmann himself, Paul Mercurio (Scott) and Tara Morice (Fran) work well together, with Bill Hunter being the standout support; though he doesn't top his performance in 2003 classic 'Kangaroo Jack. Sorry not sorry.… Expand
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HabibiehakimJun 18, 2022
Baz Luhrmann's debut film feels like a Wes Anderson film way before Wes Anderson, specifically the style, but with a beautiful and glorious choreography and cinematography that Luhrmann's own, coming to this film with no expectation andBaz Luhrmann's debut film feels like a Wes Anderson film way before Wes Anderson, specifically the style, but with a beautiful and glorious choreography and cinematography that Luhrmann's own, coming to this film with no expectation and excitement, because when i read the synopsis i feel like this is just gonna be another romance film with a possibility of me not liking it, and the result is even way better than i thought, i am one of those people who have such a critical opinion on most of romance film, and those critical opinion is on the main couples of the film, i hate when it's either it happens way too fast that i don't feel and care on their relationship, or the man or the woman characters is the one that unlikeable, in these Scott and Fran did not just met and then falling in love instantly then they do whatever they do, they take times, slowly but effective, we can see most of Scott background and personality first, and so do Fran, with that Scott and Fran are not just became likeable but loveable characters and couples and so when they together it works perfectly and for me that's already a high points, also that is how to made a convincing great main couples in romance movie, i root for them, and i love them together, and not to mention the rest of the supporting cast is also great and convincing, Strictly Ballroom ended in the most glorious way possible, a great danceable ending that make me also dance and groove, overall Strictly Ballroom is a fantastic debut from Baz Luhrmann's.… Expand
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liamexeJun 9, 2023
With some very wide, almost slapstick humour, Baz Luhrmann is creating a strange satire of a dance movie. It's enjoyable and enjoyable to giggle at the characters. The formulaic story is the only issue. It is almost uncomfortably clawing inWith some very wide, almost slapstick humour, Baz Luhrmann is creating a strange satire of a dance movie. It's enjoyable and enjoyable to giggle at the characters. The formulaic story is the only issue. It is almost uncomfortably clawing in its unsettling after. The frumpy female is sporting her normal specs. She only needs to take them off and get dressed up. The main character comes off as a little stiff and stern. Overall, the broad strokes are enjoyable and mostly make me smile. The formula does grow monotonous after a while.… Expand
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