Film 69: "Strictly Ballroom"

I can't say I wanted to watch this one, but I'm glad I did. I waited till I could get Kate in the room to watch it as well... you know, so I could still claim to be manly and whatnot and not forgo man points for popping in a DVD called "Strictly Ballroom"

Synoahpsis:

Scott Hastings, a rogue, aussie ballroom dancer has a passion for dancing and a desire to perform his very unorthodox steps in a ballroom environment. Putting his own career at risk, infuriating the judges, alienating his former ballroom champion mother, and losing his long-time dancing partner, he abandons the traditional steps in favour of something new.

He teams up with Fran, a beginner who may not have the moves but has all the heart to dance the very unconventional steps with Scott, but with no support from their parents and a fierce opposition from the dancing community, do they have what it takes to become the new ballroom champions?

The best bit:

Kate and I wholeheartedly agree the best bit was clearly when Scott tries to convince Fran's dad that he is a proper ballroom dancer, and not a hinderance to her career, by dancing the Paso Doble... Scott and Fran both get a lesson on dancing from the heart.

Marks out of 10:

I did not dislike it, I'm compelled to say. It was fairly funny, and even with a predictable plot, the jokes and dancing make the film very watchable indeed. 6.2