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- 2005
- PG
- Paramount Classics
- 1 h 45 m
- 2005
- PG
- Paramount Classics
- 1 h 45 m
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)
Directed By: Marilyn Agrelo
Written By: Amy Sewell
- 2005
- PG
- Paramount Classics
- 1 h 45 m
- 2005
- PG
- Paramount Classics
- 1 h 45 m
Mad Hot Ballroom
71
5.6
Where to Watch
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)
Directed By: Marilyn Agrelo
Written By: Amy Sewell
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 32 Critic Reviews
71
94% Positive
30 Reviews
30 Reviews
3% Mixed
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1 Review
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 32 Critic Reviews
71
94% Positive
30 Reviews
30 Reviews
3% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
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.
Cute, comical kids help make this ballroom dancing comp-romp a feelgood winner despite inexpert editing.
Listening to the kids talk is a treat in itself, but watching them strut their stuff in the final competition is enough to make you stand up and cheer.
A testament to the discipline, humor, and life of kids who swing.
An uplifting and inspiring tale.
Like "Spellbound's" glimpse of the darker side of childhood competition, Mad Hot Ballroom--a look at New York City schools' fifth-grade ballroom dance program--is best when exploring issues of class and gender and definitions of success.
In contrast to its great title, Mad Hot Ballroom is anything but: Let’s just say I was not spellbound.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 8 User Ratings
5.6
50% Positive
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User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 8 User Ratings
5.6
50% Positive
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
13% Mixed
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38% Negative
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Production Company
Nickelodeon Movies,
Just One Productions
Release Date May 13, 2005
Duration 1 h 45 m
Rating PG
Genres
Tagline 6,000 kids. 60 schools. 10 weeks. 1 dream.
Awards
Satellite Awards
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Philadelphia Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
National Board of Review, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
