Razzle Dazzle: A Journey into Dance (2007)
Razzle Dazzle follows the eager members of "Mr. Jonathon's Dance Academy" who, with their unique dance routines, compete for Grand Final success at Australia's most prestigious competition. Amidst parental politics, petty rivalry, creative controversy and the hysterics of pushy stage mothers, the film takes you behind the glamor and the glitter to a world where, sometimes, winning is everything!
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Good movie but grossly overrated
A story that's too fascinating to pass by...
Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.
Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.
Regardless of tragedies happening globally our personal lives will always take precedence.Disasters happen. Mayhem abounds. But stubbing your toe will supercede all. T'is part of the human condition.In Razzle Dazzle, an excellent comedy, dance dominates the characters lives.Their raison d'etre, their whole rationale, superficially presented as terpsichorean.In truth, of course, there's far more involved - Egos, ambitions, needs and wants.The setting's no more than a convenient device. We all take ourselves too seriously.The deadpan delivery of patent absurdities. The self deception and lack of awareness. All these conspire to raise a chuckle along with a certain empathic engagement. You'll quickly forget it's a mocumentary. Mr. Jonathon's real - He's out there somewhere.Names may change. Locations differ. A mirror might well prove useful.
How in the world did this film ever get made? There wasn't a single good point about the whole film. I wouldn't have even given this "film" 1 out of 10 if there was a lower mark. Utterley pointless. Now don't get me wrong, I love films of all types and can usually see the good in things but this was 100% BAD! Totally unfunny (apart from one brief moment involving some vomit). This was like a poor man's Strictly Ballroom. So clichéd and tiresome.Avoid like the plague!
I enjoyed this movie from beginning to end. It was funny and heartwarming and the little kids costumes at some points were adorable. It is the story of a dance school called Mr. Jonathons dance studio that is trying to win the most prestigious of Australian dance group awards. The story winds together a tough dance teacher who has won the award every year called Ms. Elizabeth, a competitive mum who can't stand to watch her child lose (played superbly by Kerry Armstrong) and the children who are just trying to have fun. Its a touching Australian dance movie that reminds us of Strictly Ballroom. All in all I was very impressed and happy with the film and would recommend it to any family who is thinking about entering a dance competition.
Razzle Dazzle I'm not sure why this film is called a mocumentary. It should really be called a Spoof, as it seems to steal from that many other films that it starts to become unfunny. Waiting for Guffman, Strictly Ballroom, Mad Hot Ballroom, even a little feel of Bring It On and the main offence is just swapping teens for kids check out Drop Dead Gorgeous. There are some funny moments in this film. It just that we have seen it done before and done better. This film could be fun for twelve to fifth teen year old's who would not have seen the above films.The two redeeming factors in this film is the brilliant acting of Kerry Armstrong. Her one-liners are fantastic. Also the kids all seem to not of over act and do a pretty dam good job.2 stars for Kerry Armstrong 2 stars for the Kids