Shall We Dance? (1996)
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Movie Reviews of Shall We Dance? (1996)
Movie Review: Honest goodness. Now where is the DVD!
Summary: 5 Stars
Light, full of humor, fun, and shares a subtle longing to fill the empty moments of life (both in the movie and for the viewer). Not a movie about dancing so much as a tender look at the outside of our sometimes box-like existence. And it is clear that it has touched that tender spot in the lives of many who have watched it--this movie sparked a revival in Japan of ballroom dancing. For me, it sparked a renewed appreciation of excellent films. Recommended for all viewers.Now... where is the DVD! The honest reason I'm writing this review is to beg for the DVD release. I want to preserve as much of the magic of the silver screen as possible and it would be great if there could be extras too... I'm sure all would agree on that.
Movie Review: Wonderful
Summary: 5 Stars
The movie is wonderfully subtle. The American version just doesn't compare. It has its moments, but it doesn't quite translate all that well. The Japanese version is so much better as it's not a movie about dancing as it is about Japanese mores and the taboo of ballroom dancing. In addition to the other comments made by other customers with regard to the acting, I add a couple of other observations: (a) When Mai (Tamiyo Kusakari) smiles, it lights up the screen. She's acts quite serious throughout the movie, so when she actually does smile, her smile radiates; (b) There's a wonderful scene involving Sugiyama' daughter, Chikage (Ayano Nakamura) to bring her parents closer near the end of the film - very touching.Movie Review: Feeling light in the loafers?
Summary: 5 Stars
I watched this movie by mistake. Someone had put the Shall We Dance DVD into a Gladiator case. I'm glad they did.
It took all of two seconds to love this movie, about an uptight Japanese account who spots a pretty woe-be-gooten girl in a dance stuido window.
The movie follows our Japanese account as we see him, having an internal struggle, with one hand on the door of the dance studio and one foot on the sidewalk ready to bolt.
This movie seems to be the Japanese answer to Strictly Ballroom. And a great answer it is. Unlike Strictly Ballroom that awes you with the tough dance routines, Shall We Dance makes you feel as though YOU could do the routines!
Movie Review: Let the music flow...
Summary: 5 Stars
This film has already been reviewed, but I still wanted to add my 2c.
The line "let the music flow", which is spoken at a very important point in the film is definitely going to help me improve my life. To me, it meant that we can ease up, be more open and communicate better if we go with the flow. I can't dance for nuts, and that might be one reason why I empathized with the main character. The other part which made a deep impact on me was a twist told in the end, about something which went wrong for one of the characters. Acknowledging that disaster made it easier for that person to get over it.
The high ratings are completely justified!
Movie Review: Quite Good!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just watched "Shall We Dance" Japanese version on television, subtitled. They were showing it on Movie Plex today.
This movie really got me involed, and my curiosty sparked. Some very humorous scenes, as well as touching and moving scenes. This movie shows the true joy of dance/dancing, and how it can be a natural high for many. I found myself wrapped up in the dance part of the movie, but yet, very interested in the main characters. I wanted to see how it all unfolded.
Also, I had no idea the Japanese were so reserved in public (showing affection, dancing etc.), very intersting.
I highly recommend this movie!