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Film · 1992 · Romantic comedy
Strictly Ballroom
Directed by Baz Luhrmann
1992
Australia
★ 3.8 editorial score
Baz Luhrmann's debut already has the whole style in place: competitive ballroom dancing filmed like grand opera, where a dancer using his own steps counts as a moral crisis.
“What originally began life as a drama school production is conclusive proof of the enduring power of the fairy tale — in this case Cinderella by way of David And Goliath. Snappily scripted, it has a brashness inherent in Aussie soaps and a charm all of its own, then-debutant director Luhrmann revealing a light, irreverent touch and mustering superior comedic performances from his largely unknown cast.”
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