I came across this movie while watching Entertainment Tonight when movie critic Leonard Maltin said what Saturday Fever did for disco this movie would do for ballroom dancing. Find out where Strictly Ballroom is streaming, if Strictly Ballroom is on Netflix, and get news and updates, on Decider. In this scene: Scott Hastings (Paul Mercurio), Fran (Tara Morice), Barry Fife (Bill Hunter), Shirley Hastings (Pat Thomson)Scott's unconventional dance moves cost him more than just the competition. Baz Luhrmann’s unforgettable début feature film, an unlikely hit at the Cannes International Film Festival when it was first screened in May 1992, belongs to a handful of DVDs that my family will re-watch religiously over the winter holidays, year after year, without even becoming bored by the experience. Scott and Fran tear the house down and all is well. In this scene: Doug Hastings (Barry Otto), Scott Hastings (Paul Mercurio), Fran (Tara Morice), Shirley Hastings (Pat Thomson)It's the Pan Pacific Gran Prix Championship, and Barry Fife will stop at nothing to make sure dance's newest duo doesn't win. Well worth a watch. Love it! I originally had a copy of this DVD which had come free in a newspaper years ago. strictly ballroom is deeply intelligent, with brilliant casting and script. And a film I can watch over and over. If /i were Frans father Scott would have never danced again. The problem is he likes to do you own steps that are not sanctioned. In this scene: Scott Hastings (Paul Mercurio), Fran (Tara Morice)As Fran's grandmother and father teach Scott and Fran the Paso Doble, Barry Fife fights off rumors of "new steps."
Strictly Ballroom may be particularly well suited for viewing with younger children and adolescents schooled on reality TV shows like “Dancing with the Stars” or who have never seen an Australian movie from the early 90s. During the chaos Ken Rails seeing the chaos scoops in and now will be with the best female foor the contest. In this scene: Scott Hastings (Paul Mercurio), Fran (Tara Morice)After weeks of practice, Scott thinks Fran is finally ready to compete, but her family does not share his enthusiasm. An ugly duckling is revealed. Bought this for a friend that had never seen the film but had been to see the show in the West End. Please try againRentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.Quickly browse titles in our catalog based on the ones you have picked. Even its cliches are lovable. Is there a story, hell yes. ), Ken Rawlings, so, the search is on to find Scott a new partner for the next competition. Not what could be called a 'classic', but lots of fun and an enjoyable watch. His partner quits and he is convinced to by a still learner at the studio he practices, to team up with her and do his own steps. In this scene: Doug Hastings (Barry Otto), Scott Hastings (Paul Mercurio), Fran (Tara Morice), Shirley Hastings (Pat Thomson)"MIRAMAX®" and the "Miramax" logo are the registered trademarks, trademarks and service marks of Miramax, LLC. So Liz ends up pairing off with the darling of the Dance federation (And a sleazy booze hound to boot! Remembering how much I loved the film I decided to update it with a Blu-ray version. Ozzie drama, great fun, unexpectedly gripping, easy entertaining, great soundtrack, storyline flows well, character progression is great! The story is about a young man who is following the family tradition of ballroom dancing. This is a delightful story of going against the status quo. However, the villains are revealed. Under rated movie. In this scene: Barry Fife (Bill Hunter), Liz Holt (Gia Carides), Scott Hastings (Paul Mercurio), Fran (Tara Morice), Shirley Hastings (Pat Thomson)Beginner Fran asks expert Scott to join her in an unlikely partnership.