- Actors: Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice, Bill Hunter, Pat Thomson, Gia Carides
- Directors: Baz Luhrmann
- Writers: Baz Luhrmann, Andrew Bovell, Craig Pearce
- Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Import
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Spanish, French
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
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- Studio: Miramax
- Release Date: Mar 19 2002
- Run Time: 94 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (138 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005V1Y0
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Baz Luhrmann has coined the term red curtain cinema for his technique of using theatrical conventions to invigorate films to dazzling and dizzying heights, as shown in the three contained in this set: Strictly Ballroom (1993), William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet (1996), and Moulin Rouge (2001). Luhrmann notes the important characteristics of this style: take a well-known myth or fable and set it in a heightened creative world that the audience can participate in. In Strictly Ballroom, it's both David and Goliath and the Ugly Duckling set in the supercharged world of ballroom-dancing competition. For Romeo & Juliet, it's the star-crossed lovers transplanted to modern-day Verona Beach yet still peppered with Shakespeare's iambic pentameter. Moulin Rouge takes the story of Orpheus descending into the underworld in search of love then sets it in 19th-century Paris and adds modern pop songs.
The Red Curtain Trilogy includes these three films in loaded special-edition DVDs (all available separately), with featurettes and commentary tracks by Luhrmann and production designer (and Luhrmann's wife) Catherine Martin among others, and, in the case of Moulin Rouge, a second disc of features. Fans may opt for this trilogy rather than the separate discs because of its exclusive bonus DVD, "Behind the Red Curtain," the centerpiece of which is the documentary "Red Curtain Cinema," in which Luhrmann explains his theory behind this system of storytelling. It's 20 minutes if you watch it straight through, but numerous onscreen links offer two hours of older interviews, clips from other Luhrmann works, scripts, and an example of the Bollywood style. Other items include a 6-minute tour of the "House of Iona" (the home of the Bazmark creative team), and a grab bag of other materials such as all three scripts, DVD-ROM features, and an early example of the "red curtain" style, a pop interpretation of a Benjamin Britten opera excerpt called "Now Until the Light of Day." No doubt Luhrmann fans will consider the Red Curtain Trilogy "spectacular spectacular." --David Horiuchi
Additional features
The 10th-anniversary DVD of Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom does everything it can to associate itself with the director's 2001 musical Moulin Rouge, from its cover art to its red-curtain animated menus. The commentary track, by Luhrmann, Catherine Martin (Luhrmann's wife and the Oscar(r)-winning production designer for Moulin Rouge), and choreographer John "Cha Cha" O'Connell, is rather broad, often covering general points about the movie or about Moulin Rouge instead of the specific scene that is playing. Trivia tidbits include the decision to cast actors rather than dancers (Paul Mercurio being a notable exception) and how the health department tried to shut down the film. The DVD also includes Maria Stratford's 1986 documentary "From Samba to Slow Fox," a 30-minute examination of the Australian ballroom-dancing scene (mirrored in Strictly Ballroom's faux-documentary opening), and five short Luhrmann-narrated featurettes, the most interesting of which present backstage photos and international promotional art. --David Horiuchi
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5.0 out of 5 stars
fast delivery, great service!,
By Was shipped the next day and arrived to make a Christmas present for my girlfriend who was thrilled and we wathced and enjoyed it very much. Thank you for speedy delivery and good service!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Romantic, musical whimsy!,
By Nelson Aspen "Author/Journalist" (Los Angeles & NYC, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Strictly Ballroom (Widescreen) (DVD)
It's impossible not to be moved by this wonderful gem of a movie, which proved to be a major stepping stone for bigger (but not always better) works for its director. The ultimate "feel good" story which works on so many levels...colorful, talented cast, excellent soundtrack and choreography, charming writing and witty, inspired direction & cinematography. The only reason this DVD doesn't rate a perfect score is its unfortunate lack of special features. Letterbox format would be nice and some kind of commentary or other related bonus material should have been included.
4.0 out of 5 stars
a good find,
By Jen (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Red Curtain Trilogy (DVD)
Baz Luhrmann's "Strictly Ballroom", "Romeo and Juliet" with Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio, and "Moulin Rouge" with Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman, are included in this set. Luhrmann's unique directorial style is delightfully showcased in these films and it is intersting to note his progression in developing his craft through the films. I gave it a 4 because "Strictly Ballroom" isn't as good as the latter two films, although still worth a watch or two.
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