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71 out of 100

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7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

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  • Summary: An inspiring look inside the lives of New York City school kids on a journey into the world of ballroom dancing, an unexpected arena where they discover new frontiers about attitude, movement, style and commitment. (Paramount Classics)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kenneth Turan
    90
    A documentary experience to savor. Warm, funny and very difficult to resist, this engaging film combines the charm of "Spellbound" with the kinetic energy of "Strictly Ballroom" in a way that will make you want to laugh, cry and do a little dancing yourself, maybe all at the same time.
  2. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    50
    At heart this is a cuteness exploitation flick.
  3. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marjorie Baumgarten
    30
    In contrast to its great title, Mad Hot Ballroom is anything but: Let's just say I was not spellbound.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. marelenac.
    10
    This movie is my favorite of all time!!! the 10th time i saw it, i couldnt help but get up and do all of the moves myself! i wish i could meet all of the members of the indigo group. that would be my dream.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. AlanD.
    8
    I really enjoyed this movie. As a teacher looking for ways to get all sorts of adolescents to get involved in activities that are fun and build pride, commitment, hard work and mutual respect, this is an inspiring example.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. VanB.
    3
    This footage might have made for a semi-interesting 1 hour program on PBS, or a 20-minute segment on 60 minutes, but as a full length movie, I found it rather boring (even for a documentary).… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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