Shall We Dance? (1996)
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Movie Reviews of Shall We Dance? (1996)
Movie Review: Natsu Kashi
Summary: 5 Stars
I was in Japan when it hit theaters but never saw it there. Finally ten years later I got the chance. A very excellent movie that definitely is best suited in Japan and realistically captures the culture and mind set, along with the "quirks" of Japan. Don't let the subtitles deter you from seeing this film as the acting is awesome and easily conveys the meaning. The pace is great and scenery brought back many memories and bonus for anyone who has visited Japan. Of course it is a feel-good comedy, but not so sugary sweet you feel ready for an insulin shot. Borders on being a foreign film classic. GMovie Review: Hilarious, touching and clean!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie's a definite keeper. The transformation of the main character from Japanese automaton worker to competitive dancer is funny, moving and well-done, something definitely missing in the English adaptation w/ Richard Gere & J-Lo. The side characters in this movie, additionally, add just about every flavor of comedy while still keeping it clean and very fun to watch. My girlfriend and I were cracking up out loud more times than we can remember, and the fact that it's in Japanese w/ English subtitles took nothing away from it. Even if you're not a fan of dance, you will enjoy this movie.Movie Review: Great "feel-good" movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this movie with my sister at the theater as a "compromise" between the movie she wanted to see and the one I wanted to see and so we had sort of decided we wouldn't like it, but what a surprise - it's a great movie with interesting, quirky characters, tons of humor. It's both dramatic and light-hearted and addresses the international problems of mid-life crisis and broken dreams. Even if you're one of those persons who complains about sub-titles, you must see this movie, above all, see it before attempting to watch the "Americanized" remake.Movie Review: Pure enchantment in any language
Summary: 5 Stars
I happened to catch this film on television one day, and was completely enchanted by it. Even though I don't usually seek out subtitled films, I was so thrilled with the expressive sweetness of this program I couldn't stop watching. Now I check it out from the local library whenever I get the change and have it on my wish list.
I've seen the American remake, and while it's pretty good there is definitely something lost in the translation. I agree with another reviewer who says the Japanese setting is really the only true fit for this gem.
Movie Review: Better than the American version
Summary: 5 Stars
I enjoyed this Japanese "Shall We Dance?" better than the American remake. There's the cultural element - relationship between man and wife (minimal communication!!!), ideas of success (good job, house, work hard), and values of happiness.... and of course, rooting for the awkward dancer who finally becomes really good.
(Somehow it's hard for me to think of Richard Gere as an awkward dancer....)
The dancing is fun, but the lesson is about communication and happiness. Highly recommended as a date movie.