Reviews — Strictly Ballroom
Audience write-ups from TMDB
Filipe Manuel Neto
It’s a film that continues to feel appealing, despite some familiar plot devices and other shortcomings. Dance occasionally appears on screen, and this movie shares similarities with others revolving around ballroom dancing and major competitions—"Shall We Dance" immediately comes to mind, among others. Baz Luhrmann directed it, and while it's considered one of the less celebrated works in his filmography, that do…
CinemaSerf
It's not often a film can be said to have brought back an entire style of entertainment, but this one definitely sparked renewed attention – both from audiences and those participating – in the world of competitive ballroom dancing. The story follows Scott, portrayed by Paul Mercurio, a talented and attractive young man with ambitions for success, and his desire to achieve them on his own terms. He refuses to simply …
r96sk
This is a fun film! It feels like a combination of *Dirty Dancing* and *Blades of Glory*. The humor lands better than the romantic scenes, but it’s still an enjoyable movie—even if you aren’t into dancing. I could see what was going to happen next, but that didn't detract from my enjoyment. The lead actors, Paul Mercurio as Scott and Tara Morice as Fran – both making their first appearances – have good chemistry t…


