Shall We Dance? (1996)
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Movie Reviews of Shall We Dance? (1996)
Movie Review: My favorite movie
Summary: 5 Stars
It may be a bit stereotypical about the life of a typical salaryman in Japan, however, it definitely doesn't fail to touch the heart, well, at least, it definitely touched mine. That's for sure. It's extremely funny and heartwarming at the same time and the main role is extremely well acted. The supporting cast fits perfectly in this film and all work well together to make it a great film. The soundtrack is also perfect. It's the kind of movie that makes you want to watch other movies like it. That's the only way i can explain the feeling whenever i watch this movie. Honestly, i've watched this film tens and tens of times and it never gets tiring.Movie Review: Shall We Dance?
Summary: 5 Stars
Delightful from head to heel, this sweet-natured comedy examines the liberation of a buttoned-down salaryman in a society where flamboyant self-expression is a kind of unspoken taboo, especially for the respectable middle classes. Yakusho plays the role of flowering hoofer with hilarious awkwardness and genuine joy, while real-life ballerina Kusakari is luscious as the sexy partner who mentors him for a dance competition. Much of the film's humor arrives in the person of Tomio (Naoto Takenaka), Shohei's co-worker by day and an outlandishly attired rumba specialist by night. For sheer, exhilarating feel-good fun, "Dance" is a hard act to follow.Movie Review: Dancing Should NOT be Limited
Summary: 5 Stars
I both agree and disagree with some of the reviews comparing and/or anticipating the Japanese vs. the American versions of SHALL WE DANCE.
We have watched this enchanting film several times and have been waiting, hopefully, to own it on DVD. It is a palatable look at another culture. As soon as the American version was released on DVD, we acquired it, watched it and found ourselves pleased and, admittedly, relieved. Relieved that the American film could be seen through different eyes--the same idea, but a different perspective. And that the makers of the film did not attempt to "Copy" the original. Both are worth a look.
Movie Review: The Best of Japanese Romance and Comedy
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a wonderful movie. It is great as comedy, it is romantic. Yet it is NOT a romantic comedy and in fact the dramatic elements give you a very serious look into modern Japanese culture. Which is why the American re-make by Richard Gere simply could not work and should never ever have been attempted at all: There was no effective way to translate the story from Japanese culture into American culture. The sad thing is that this probably kept the original from ever obtaining the wide US release that it truly deserved, and we are the poorer for it. So here is your opportunity to make up that deficiency. It is a fun, uplifting movie.Movie Review: A wonderful movie that cries out for being on DVD.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a wonderful movie that I have been waiting to see on DVD for quite some time.But unfortunately there seems to be a reluctance to release it to our market. I am certain that this movie like a number of outstanding Japanese movies does not see DVD release in the US.
This movie,the majority of the movies by Ozu and many other fine movies have not been released in the country on DVD.I suspect that this movie and many others are already on DVD in Japan but there seems be a strong reluctance release those movies ( despite the fact that the movies are already subtitled in the art house releases).