Review of Strictly Ballroom (1992) by Timm S — 15 Aug 2014

Lavish & Carrying A Lot Of 'Tude'..A Colourful Masquerade. A Fun Little Piece Of Aussie Cinema.

This review of Strictly Ballroom (1992) was written by Timm S on 15 Aug 2014.

Strictly Ballroom has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kenneth Turan (2,323) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 02 Aug 2012

Within the confines of this tried-and-true formula, Luhrmann has concocted a feel-good entertainment, which is lively, original (in an old-fashioned…

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By Tanya J (111) on 20 Apr 2014

Baz Luhrmann's first directorial effort is a clichÃ©d, annoying, and somewhat vapid work that has enough visual panache and lively characterizations…

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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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I love this movie. when watched as part of the red carpet series it shows the early steps of what baz luhrmann was trying to create…

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It started off weird, but it was cool adapting to the movie as it continuously got better throughout…

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By Ariel R (304) on 15 Dec 2012

An Australian movie I really enjoyed. The costumes were hysterical…

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Baz Luhrmann's debut film feels like a Wes Anderson film way before Wes Anderson, specifically the style, but with a beautiful and glorious…

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By Sarah T (490) on 16 Dec 2012

Hilarious! The ending is a little predictable but that's okay. Favorite quote: A life lived in fear is a life 1/2 lived…

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