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Mad Hot Ballroom (2005)

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All Time

of 190,142

1,670

2000's

of 34,011

470

2005

of 10,787

58
Documentary
- Documentary All Time
  
  of 20,612
  
  105
  
  Documentary of 2005
  
  of 675
  
  10
  
  Documentary of the 2000's
  
  of 3,974
  
  75

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Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars

Overall Rating:2.9200

Avg Critic Score:2.8825

Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) Movie Reviews

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ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

Mad Hot Ballroom isn't just heartwarming and inspiring, it's a remarkable look at a group of children whose most noteworthy trait is that they are ordinary. ...read the complete Mad Hot Ballroom movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

Mad Hot Ballroom is about ballroom dancing in the same way that Spellbound is about spelling bees and Hoop Dreams is about basketball. That is to say, tangentially. ...read the complete Mad Hot Ballroom movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice

Mostly growing up in the vastly intolerant and uncultured land of Florida, I am always so jealous when I am exposed to other school systems in other states that have programs for kids that are dedicated to the arts. ...read the complete Mad Hot Ballroom movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice

Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)

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. ...read the complete Mad Hot Ballroom movie review at Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)

Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)

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Dallas Morning News (Philip Wuntch)

For director Marilyn Agrelo and screenwriter Amy Sewell, the documentary is a beautifully realized first effort. For the documented youngsters, it's a celebration of their stamina, tenacity and unforced lovability....read the complete Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) review at Dallas Morning News (Philip Wuntch)

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Portland Oregonian (Shawn Levy)

You nevertheless can't help but be swept up in the kids' enthusiasms and aspirations and gobs of energy....read the complete Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) review at Portland Oregonian (Shawn Levy)

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New York Times (A.O. Scott)

New York City fifth graders determinedly go through the paces of traditional ballroom dancing in this slight, charming documentary....read the complete Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) review at New York Times (A.O. Scott)

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Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)

In contrast to its great title, Mad Hot Ballroom is anything but: Let’s just say I was not spellbound....read the complete Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) review at Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)

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