Review of Strictly Ballroom (1992) by James T — 26 Jan 2015

A light hearted and funny movie. If you're looking for depth, character development, and drama, this isn't for you.

This review of Strictly Ballroom (1992) was written by James T on 26 Jan 2015.

Strictly Ballroom has generally received positive reviews.

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