October 8, 2007
Light comedy done the right way.
Eriko Watanabe, Koji Yakusho, Koji Yaskusho
Last year's smash hit in Japan tells the warm, frequenty funny story of an uptight Japanese worker whose midlife crisis takes him on a journey of personal discovery in a Tokyo dance class.
DVD Release Date: May 20, 1998
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September 8, 2007even the occasion odd adult is capable of romance and innocence sometimes, and herein is a tale of one such man...
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August 27, 2007Japanese comedies don't tend to surface in the West too often. This is gentle humoured and good natured film that is ultimately heart warming, though it begins with a man dissatisfied with his lot. It's a story that's been explored many times, but if you want to choose one to sta...( read more)
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September 4, 2009This uncomplicated story of transformation and renewal is a little jewel that I would enjoy seeing again.A sweet and totally charming film, Shall We Dansu? made me laugh and cry. At first appearance, Sugiyama-san was not terribly appealing--an uptight salaryman, seemingly devoted...( read more)
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March 16, 2009beautiful movie that inspires people to reach for their goals and take a chance on something new.
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December 28, 2008Forget the American version with Richard Gere. The original version of Shall We Dance in Japanese is far superior and makes more sense because of the difference in culture. Definitely worth watching
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November 20, 2008Dancing: The vertical expression of a horizontal desire legalized by music.
This quote may have been in the mind of middle aged salaryman Shohei (Kaji Yakusho) who realises that his life is unfulfilled as he watches dance instructor Mai (Tamiyo Kus...(read more) akari) every nigh...( read more)
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August 12, 2007It's the kind of movie that makes you wanna dance and have fun. And what makes it funny is really because it's japanese and ball-room dancing for japanese people, is a very taboo thing to do. Imagine what a man's daughter mustn't be thinking when she looks into his father's office and sees him rehearsing twirls in his shiny black shoes. Try to imagine what that would do to one's honour ;D
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