Strictly Ballroom

pros: -Leads have great chemistry -Luhrmann uses filmwork to his best advantage

cons: -Unrealistic storyline and some characters

Strictly Ballroom

The first of Baz Lurhmann's "Red Curtain" trilogy, Strictly Ballroom, although made in 1992 still ha... See Full Review

pros: Gorgeous sets and costumes; lively music and dancing; good performances; delightful parody of film clichés

cons: Nothing deep, just basic entertainment and parody

His Own Flashy Crowd-Pleasing Steps! Oh, Horror!

There's a fine line, I suppose, between a really bad film and an excellent parody of really bad film... See Full Review

pros: Original direction and quality cast

cons: Story is predictable, but not in a bad way.

And we danced all night....

Some might presume that, due to my writings and my often parenthetical references to a wide array of... See Full Review

pros: Uplifting, well-constructed, unique romantic comedy

cons: none

Quirky and Joyous

Let me begin by saying, I rarely enjoy romantic comedies -- I find them to be overly simplistic and... See Full Review

pros: Mercurio, Thomson, Otto, choreographed dancing, music and editing

cons: Shallow success story, but who really cares?

Baz Luhrmanns STRICTLY BALLROOM -1992

I have seen this movie more than once, and enjoyed it every time. I don&#146t love it for the acting... See Full Review

pros: Dance, parody/romance combo

cons: Pretty predictable, but in a good way

Strictly Ballroom - Dance with me, baby!

Imagine, if you will, a young woman. Not particularly attractive, with frizzy hair, bad skin, and l... See Full Review

pros: energetic- the dancing seriously makes your feet itch! addresses important themes that will never age.

cons: the 'old' movie look to it.

Dances All the Way To the Heart

Baz Luhrmann's directorial debut Strictly Ballroom fits in well with its fellow Australian pe... See Full Review

pros: Quirky, Energetic, musical with a big heart, Stunning costumes and choreography

cons: Simple plot

All That Glitters

The opening scenes of the 1992 musical Strictly Ballroom are a veritable collage of chiffon... See Full Review

pros: Dramatic, Hilarious, Powerful, Unique

cons: Unable to see foot work in many of the dances (top half filmed)

Favourite Australian Film

Firstly, it was wonderful to watch a film with absolutely no American accents although the Australia... See Full Review

pros: Winning performances. Expert direction. Very much a feel good movie.

cons: None.

Cinderella for the 90s

Norman remains indisposed so I am entertaining myself by going through back tapes and watching previ... See Full Review