Review of Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) by Ivana E — 20 May 2006

I LOVED IT! So beautiful, great cinematography and just hilarious. Makes me want to dance every time, go and see it!

This review of Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) was written by Ivana E on 20 May 2006.

Mad Hot Ballroom has generally received positive reviews.

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