Shall We Dance

One of the worst things anyone can do is to try to tackle something that was made better. Hollywood doesn't seem to learn its lesson at all. In trying to "Americanize" the great Japanese film of the same name, the... Full review

In Chicago, the workaholic lawyer John Clark (Richard Gere) is feeling bored with his routine life, limited to work and stay at home with his wife Beverly Clark (Susan Sarandon) and his teenager's son and daughter. One night, while traveling... Full review

Shall We Dance doesn't break any new ground but those who just want a good time will find it with this film. Richard Gere plays John Clark, a lawyer who feels the need to spice up his stagnating marriage (to... Full review

I do not remember when was the last time I left the movie theater with such positive feelings and in such a good mood as after seeing this movie. Having not seen the Japanese original and having known only that... Full review

I saw the Japanese original film "Shall We Dance?" few years ago and I was charmed by its subtlety and delicacy. I did not plan to see the remake because I am not crazy about the remakes in general and... Full review

What a match-up of performers! Richard Gere with Susan Sarandon - very strange initially, but very successful. While we typically identify Mr. Gere with younger, more stereotypically "beautiful" actors, his pairing with Ms. Sarandon was most fitting with his role... Full review

I should start by admitting that it was quite a while ago (New Years Day 1997, to be exact) that I watched the Japanese original, 'Shall We Dansu' (which, incidentally, IS THE ORIGINAL; the Astaire/Rogers 1937 flick, which happens to... Full review

This was a decent movie. It will never be as good as the original but it was effective and made you feel good in the end. This is the third Chelsom film I have seen. I didn't see the British... Full review

This much funnier version of Shall We Dance, is a delicious, romantic comedy that doesn't require magical, unbelievable script devices to make this movie work. This movie is compelling for those who believe in second chances and first chances for... Full review

I went to this today at a Sneak Preview with my daughter. I was hoping to not be bored. I was more than pleasantly surprised to find this film a greatly entertaining film, kudos to the screenwriter Audrey Wells who... Full review

NORMAN - Things were going well for Kate Linkous - she was enjoying success as a competitive ballroom dancer, she had built up a generous clientele of dance students and she was involved in several community projects. ... Full Article

Dancing days are here again, and the TV ratings are soaring. Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" lured more than 15 million viewers over two days last week, competing with opening night ceremonies for the Olympics on NBC, according... ... Full Article

I must confess I was half-expecting (though not hoping) to absolutely hate Shall We Dance (2004), an American remake of a popular and acclaimed Japanese comedy from 1996. ... Full Article

Shall We Dance, in Winnipeg? Movies are not always filmed in the setting they supposedly take place in. This is true even if the settings are on location. ... Full Article

A provincial governor in feudal Japan is demoted for protecting the poor.His loyal wife Tamaki (Kinuyo Tanaka) and two small children Anju and Zushio (Kyoko Kagawa & Yoshiaki Hanayagi, as adults) must journey unescorted to live with relatives. ... Full Article