Koji Yakusho,
Tamiyo Kusakari,
Naoto Takenaka,
Eriko Watanabe,
Hideko Hara
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Reminiscent of the Australian hit Strictly Ballroom (1992), this romantic comedy from Japan was a hit in its country of origin, despite (or perhaps because of) its tacit criticisms of the restrictive ... read more
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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September 7, 2006Very pleasant, subtle and warm film. It's one of those movies you don't expect to like but end up loving.
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January 4, 2010can't seem to get a liking to the new version no matter how good J-Lo is at her dancing . The original seems the best :)
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October 2, 2008I love this movie. It has a great script, great acting, appealing characters, and great music. This movie by Japanese director Masayuki Suo is one of my top ten favorite movies.
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May 19, 2008"Ballroom dancing is regarded with great suspicion, in a country where couples don't go out hand in hand, or say `I love you." "Japan is in some ways still a Victorian society, which makes its eroticism more intriguing. Repression, guilt and secrecy are splendid aphrodisiacs." if... read more
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May 16, 2008A true delight - definite must see. Since it's Japanese, it moves at a slower pace than American films, but, trust me, your patience will be rewarded.
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October 8, 2007Thanx FanGirl. A light, well written comedy, reminds me so much of classic American comedy. And that KYakusho is a cutie. Dont bother with the American remake, watch this instead.
Critic Reviews
January 1, 2000
Mike Clark, USA Today
January 1, 2000
Janet Maslin, New York Times
Shall We Dance?' holds forth the sunny possibility that beyond the most timid exterior there may be a tangoing Walter Mitty to be found. Full Review
December 23, 2006
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
An absolutely splendid entertainment. Full Review
June 1, 2004
John A. Nesbit, Old School Reviews
entertaining film fast steps through its 118 minutes tightly Full Review
August 14, 2003
Gregory Weinkauf, New Times
Brilliant cast and a wonderful movie! Please be tactful and avoid the (ug) remake until you've seen this.
March 1, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
This irresistible Japanese film celebrates the spiritual uplift of boundless desire. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Marty Mapes, Movie Habit
Good-natured, lighthearted, and a look inside Japanese society to boot Full Review
November 18, 2006
Houston Chronicle
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September 27, 2004
Hollywood Reporter
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