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I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

Don't listen to the negative reviews

It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

I'm not really into kid's movies, or ones about dance, but coming across this one day on Foxtel, I had to see it again. The smartly done, Razzle Dazzle, mocks up the performance of dance. It comes across as very documentary, while also having some clever, uproariously comic moments, in between. The performances, especially, from the adults, the mums of the star kids, are very good indeed, even from Ms grown up (second hand rose) Jane Hall. Paul Mercurio even makes a guest appearance, as does Leo Sayer, near the end, while being a judge on the big dance competition, so many kiddies have trained hard for. We see an array of talent indeed. RD is real life, in this competitive industry, where we the kid's pitfalls, rejection, disappointment, envy, and those premadonna types, that literally get on my goose. For Mums or kids involved in dance, this is a most treasured watch. I guarantee, you'll love it.

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 watched Razzle Dazzle today not knowing much about it before hand, and therefore not having any great expectations. I love a good mockumentary, and if I had to compare it to any other, I would say it was in the same vein as "Drop Dead Gorgeous". But of course it had that Australian flavour to it which therefore meant the characters were a bit more relatable for me. Kerry Armstrong was wonderful as a pushy stage mother. This role could easily have gone into cliché but Kerry is such a good actress that she manages to get you to almost (only almost) fully understand her motives. Of course her daughter Tenille doesn't need to be pushed too hard, she wants it just as much. In contrast to Justine and Tenille, Nadine Garner's character of young Grace's mother is more of an interested outsider. She encourages her daughter, but it is Grace who is much more motivated and has the desire. The characters of Mr Jonothan and Miss Elizabeth are also complete contrasts - one is nurturing, the other a harsh task master. Miss Elizabeth also has the best cat's bum face I've ever seen. Denise Richards as Barbara the serial foster mother is a riot, while I didn't even recognise Tara Morice until the credits... but I did enjoy her rendition of "Gold". Overall, the film was gently over the top, which I feel is the point of mockumentaries, while simultaneously making us feel for the characters. Razzle Dazzle is well written and very well acted. Good job.

Razzle Dazzle makes us laugh at ourselves. No really! Darren Ashton (director) chooses his feel-good mockumentary on competitive dance in Australia to show realistic characters. And the audience can't help but laugh at our immature look on life - our competitive nature! Kerry Armstrong and Ben Miller are wonderfully cast as pushy stage mum Justine and dance visionary Mr Jonathon. Quirky yet significant lines show what's really happening in the arts (both adult and child perspective). The film even makes a crack on the plight of Afghani women. This has to be one of the first films that has been able to make me laugh uncontrollably at some parts of the film and think and question the character of humanity in others. It revolves around family so basically is good for any age. It really is a journey on dance - from the beginning, we're all connected to the characters and we want Mr Jonathon's dance school to win. We watch their journey progress and fold. Loved every minute of it! Denise Roberts as Barbara was funny too. She was my fav. character!Highly recommended! * * * * *