- ISBN13: 0786936262049
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Description
Here’s the irresistible comedy treat that had critics and audiences cheering all across America … and inspired the new Hollywood hit starring Richard Gere (CHICAGO), Jennifer Lopez (MAID IN MANHATTAN), and Susan Sarandon (DEAD MAN WALKING). A middle-aged workaholic’s incredibly dull life takes a funny turn when he signs up for a ballroom dance class — just to meet the sexy dance teacher. But when he finally muscles up the nerve for lessons he winds up with a different in… More >>
#1 by Kathryn R. De Lacy on April 14, 2010 - 5:09 am
I had heard that this was really worthwhile DVD to see. I was disappointed. I felt that the acting was wooden & the film didn’t move along – it had a tendency to get bogged down. Also the stars seemed to be self-conscious when dancing. I had seen “Shall We Dance” with Richard Gere & Jennifer Lopez before I saw the Japanese version & felt that it had big shoes to fill. I wasn’t wrong. Richard Gere’s “Shall We Dance”? is streets ahead with an immensely watchable film.
Rating: 2 / 5
#2 by P. Mitchell on April 14, 2010 - 7:45 am
I wanted to see the Japanese version of “Shall We Dance?”, the original, after seeing and enjoying the American version so much. It was surprising how similiar they both are. The American version was very close to the Japanese original.
My only disapointment when I was watching the Japanese “Shall We Dance?” was that it had subtitles for you to follow. I hate reading subtitles. You miss half the movie trying to read what the characters are saying. It is annoying.
I wonder why they have not released a dubbed version of this film in English? Or at least give us the option of having a dubbed version on the DVD selections, like many other foreign films on DVD today. I think I would have enjoyed it more had this been the case.
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by noparat sudhikam on April 14, 2010 - 8:33 am
I had the English version – Richard Gere, J. Lopez, and Susan Sarendon since it first came out a few years back. I enjoyed the movie tremendously. I must have watched it a hundred time or more. And at the same time I was looking everywhere for the Japanese version which is supposed to be very good. [...] finally came to my rescue, many thanks for that! Unfortunately I thought the acting was not even half as good as the English version. The guy with the hair-piece was over-acting and so did other actors.
Rating: 3 / 5
#4 by H. GILL on April 14, 2010 - 9:34 am
Good movie and story line. I’m interested to view the ‘American’ version. Dancing is not really impressive until late in the movie, so moves a little slow at first. Maybe because it’s Japanese. English audio would help so you could spend more time watching the movie without diverting your attention to the subtitles.
Rating: 3 / 5
#5 by Dean L. Corlett on April 14, 2010 - 11:09 am
Hello my Friends;
This is the place wherin I was given an opportunity to communicate. I am forever grateful for that. Although the surface of things seems to indicate that there is universal communication between folks on the Internet, that is not so. I live in Evanston, Wyoming, in the USA. Needless to say,I don’t completely agree with the policies of this very powerful country. Can you folks give me any insight as to what may be happening in the way of steering this wonderful planet to a society wherin people have enough to be what they might want to be, and to be able to express that particular being to people who might find value in that expression. There isn’t a whole lot of information in this area where I am now. Fortunately, I live in a little-populated area of this country and can easily avoid, “Authorites,” if need be. Needless to say (??) this doesn’t occur in this Nation, but nevertheless, that’s the way of things. I am at Your service; Dean L. Corlett
Rating: 4 / 5