Tuesday, 14 February 2017

Strictly Ballroom (1992)

The major themes I found particularly insightful to ponder on from this film is the concept of conformity and courage revolving around a soaring champion ballroom dancer, Scott, who refuses to adhere to the typical rules laid out for ballroom dancing and believes in his own choreography towards winning the Pan-Pacific Grand Prix Dancing Championship.

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Fran's character, stood out to me more compared to the main lead Scott, as I think Fran was the root to Scott's ability to break free from the ballroom dance rule norm and gained the freedom to express due to Fran's encouragement. I found her character particularly inspiring in the sense that she was courageous enough to step her foot forward and believes in what she wants, and was not intimidated or discouraged by where she was coming from, which in this case, the beginner's level. Her determination was one admirable and crucial trait to have in living the life we want for ourselves which includes the dreams we aspire to achieve without having anyone taking control and discouraging our ability to strive for what we really want. Furthermore, Scott would not have been able to carry his own style into the ballroom dance picture if it weren't for Fran's courage towards asking him to be his dancing partner.

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I also enjoyed the development of both the characters towards stepping forward in what they believe, and the relationship they eventually established and share. It depicts an ideal relationship where love comes from bringing out the best in the other, and both of them has indeed successfully managed to bring out the best in one another alongside opening each of their horizons towards discovering their fullest potential and talent.


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It it often easier to conform to what other people tell us to do, because it is seemingly safer to be doing what everyone else does, and being different on the other hand, is scary as it brings uncertainty and doubt that makes us feel uncomfortable. Hence we are often more inclined to stay within our comfort zone that adheres to rules that may be unpleasant to follow, but keeps us away from trouble.. However, if we were to adopt Fran's perseverance and courage to believe in what you can achieve, life would be in fact more worth living as it is a life you take full control of by determining what you want.




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