jorta Review of Queen of the Stardust Ballroom

Queen of the Stardust Ballroom (1975 TV Movie)

34 Years Makes a Lot of Difference

[7/10 · 16 September 2009]

I saw this movie when it was released on TV in 1975, right about the time my own widowed grandmother discovered ballroom dancing. I was 17, living with her, and I wondered what in the world had gotten into her--makeup? Sparkly floaty dresses? Horrors! Now I am the same age she was at the time and I see the movie in a whole new light. Now I understand the emotions, the reactions of the family and a lot more. About the music in the film - it's very typical of movies in the '70s. The lighting and the tone are fitting for the story, which is about adults in the sunset years, but they are living their lives to the best of their ability under their circumstances! Give the movie a chance and try to see it with the eyes of someone understanding the feelings of your parents or grandparents. It will make a lot more sense to you over time.