The film received mixed reviews, with an score of 55% on Mao's Last Dancer at Rotten Tomatoes based on 72 reviews. with an average rating of 6.1/10.The film was the highest grossing Australian film in 2009 and is the twelfth highest grossing Australian film of all time.he film received mixed reviews, with an score of 55% on Mao's Last Dancer at Rotten Tomatoes based on 72 reviews. with an average rating of 6.1/10.