Featured Audience Ratings

• Alexander D

  
  Baz Luhrmann, take your Adderall. Full review coming to themoviefreakblog.com on 5/23

• Jennifer D

  
  "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!

• Tim S

  
  Pretty enjoyable romantic dance movie, before it became a craze.

• Jennifer X

  
  A 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… More
  A 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, and I don't think it ever is with Luhrmann actually (Moulin Rouge = courtesan dies, Romeo and Juliet = they both die, this one = nobody dies but they hook up, which is good), and it's sort of funny sometimes but I guess I don't really GET Australian humor so I don't know. On the fence with this one. Paul Mercurio is super sexy, nevertheless.

• Alice S

  
  More screwball comedy than the rest of the Red Curtain Trilogy and I dig that.

• Mason W

  
  Strictly 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. This film takes place… More
  Strictly 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. This film takes place in a dance school where a dance champion is left without a dancer due to his unconvential style...can he find the right partner with the demure friend...you will have to watch to find out.

• Daniel P

  
  This 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). This film is a visual triumph, particularly in the makeup and costume department, and… More
  This 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). This film is a visual triumph, particularly in the makeup and costume department, and turns the usual, predictable and pedestrian "Rocky-plot" into a truly engrossing, magical and inspiring film. Great characterization and strong acting, but nothing really shines too brightly: every aspect of the film is done fairly well, making you suspend your disbelief in the way only Luhrmann can make you do so. A beautiful little movie that really should be seen - and it should be noted that I HATE movies about dancing... if you only watch one ever, this classic makes it clear that it had better not be Step Up...

• xGary X

  
  Saturday 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.

• Dean M

  
  This is the happiest and funniest in the ballroom dancing contest I ever saw. Paul Mercurio is incredible and more impressive in his dance sequences.

• Leigh R

  
  The best film done in a very long time.... a must-see on everyone's list.

• meril l

  
  11/29/06: 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… More
  11/29/06: 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 fun.

• Ina S

  
  So this is what Baz Luhrmann did for practice before he came up with Romeo & Juliet and Moulin Rouge! If you've seen both, many elements of the film will seem oddly familiar, a reason for me be slightly bored at first. But in the end, it turned out to be entertaining,… More
  So this is what Baz Luhrmann did for practice before he came up with Romeo & Juliet and Moulin Rouge! If you've seen both, many elements of the film will seem oddly familiar, a reason for me be slightly bored at first. But in the end, it turned out to be entertaining, heartwarming and sheer good fun. If I'd seen it in 1992, I would probably also have considered it original.

• Sarah B

  
  Baz Luhrrman gearing up for Moulin Rouge! with this Australian Dirty Dancing, but it is so much more than that.

• Marion R

  
  Luhrmann directs a another good romance. It's funny and I enjoyied it very much.

• Donna D

  
  One of my favorites from director Baz Lahrmann. Very entertaining, with a wonderful story. I loved it.

• Leo L

  
  Great movie!

• *Kimberly *

  
  Passionate and true to the heart. this movie made me fall in love with Baz Luhrmann's directing. not the best of his films, but definetly a good one done in the exaggerated and creative style I have come to know and love from him.

• FanGirl B

  
  I have probably watched this movie a thousand times and would be happy to watch it a thousand more. One of my all time favorites.

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