Razzle Dazzle: A Journey Into Dance

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Razzle Dazzle: A Journey Into Dance

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2007

1h 35m

Comedy

Music

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Mr. Jonathon's Dance Academy competes for Grand Final success at Australia's most prestigious competition. The film takes you behind the glamour and the glitter to a world where, sometimes, winning is everything.

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Catherine Chambers

BBC.com

Razzle Dazzle is a warm hearted yet meaningful affair that sparkles with wit and charm -- and guarantees you'll leave the cinema with a large grin on your face.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 27, 2016

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Megan Lehmann

The Hollywood Reporter

The affection with which the breezy Australian mockumentary Razzle Dazzle: A Journey Into Dance tweaks the twinkle-toed denizens of the competitive dance scene makes it easy to like.

Apr 27, 2016

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Andrew Pulver

Guardian

Like many mock-docs, it struggles to establish the patina of reality, but it makes up for it with some very funny jokes.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 27, 2016

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Some good clean and irreverently funny family fun thanks to a whole lot of Razzle Dazzle.

Nov 3, 2019

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Edward Lawrenson

Screen International

Intermittently amusing.

Apr 27, 2016

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Philip French

Observer (UK)

it's in the same class as the best movies by Christopher Guest's company. British comic Ben Miller is brilliant as pretentious choreographer Mr Jonathon.

Apr 27, 2016

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All words are inadequate when describing the splendour of a junior dance troupe interpreting "evil scientists versus rabbits". The most awesome Mockumentray ever, Drop Dead Gorgeous plus plus plus. Amazing acting, the kids are outstanding. Amazing costuming. Go, see!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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This was such a fun movie. When it started I was afraid that it would only be a mockumentary about young girls that are pushed into beauty pageants and dance competitions by their mothers and quickly realized that the thrill of the competition was more important. The girls were great and the mothers were obnoxious. Mr. Jonathan might no have been a "normal" dance troupe leader but you had to cheer for him and his crazy girls and staff.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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A Low key film that had a few good moments. good acting. Jane Hall and Kerry Armstrong quite good performances.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Audience Member

This film has been under-rated. It deserves more glory than "Strictly Ballroom". Art doesn't only reflect reality, it should also be inspiring. This film is full of Australian virtues with a global appeal. A true Australian pride.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Nice little Australian spoof documentary on the world of kids dance comps, and their over-bearing mothers. Ben Miller takes the movie and rises it up a notch with his great take on the ethical dance instructor.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Oh the hilarities of child dancing!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Synopsis

Mr. Jonathon's Dance Academy competes for Grand Final success at Australia's most prestigious competition. The film takes you behind the glamour and the glitter to a world where, sometimes, winning is everything.

Director: Darren Ashton
Screenwriter: Robin Ince, Carolyn Wilson
Production Co: Wild Eddie, The New South Wales Film and Television Office
Rating: PG (Brief Mild Language|Some Thematic Material)
Genre: Comedy, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 28, 2021
Runtime: 1h 35m

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