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Shall We Dance? (1996) (Widescreen)

Starring: Misa Shimizu, Koji Yakusho Director: Masayuki Suo
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)
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Shall We Dance? (1996) (Widescreen) 4.9 out of 5 stars (86)
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On his evening commute, bored accountant Sugiyama (Koji Yakusho) always looks for the beautiful woman who gazes wistfully out the window of the Kishikawa School of Dancing. One night he gets off the train, walks into the studio, and signs up for a class. Soon Sugiyama is so engrossed in his dancing he practices his steps on the train platform and under his desk, and becomes good enough for competition, compelling his wife to hire a private investigator to find out why he stays out late and returns home smelling of perfume. Among the colorful characters Sugiyama meets is his coworker Aoki (Naoto Takenaka), who transforms himself from geeky systems analyst to hilariously flamboyant (and bad-wigged) lounge lizard. Aoki explains to Sugiyama, "When I finish work, put on the clothes, the wig and become Donny Burns, Latin world champion, and I start to move to the rhythm, I'm so happy, so completely free." Here lies the chief charm of Shall We Dance, the contrast between the ultracompetitive women of the studio--including the one who caught Sugiyama's eye, Mai (Tamiyo Kusakari)--and the men who dance simply because they enjoy it. This 1996 film is somewhat comparable to the flamboyant Aussie favorite Strictly Ballroom, but Shall We Dance is especially noteworthy for contrasting the boldness of social dance with the buttoned-up societal mores of Japan, where people avoid public displays of emotion. Even in Japan, the joy of dance is irresistible. --David Horiuchi


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Phenomenally successful both at home and abroad, Shall We Dance? boasts expert direction and an engaging, often hilarious script. In a role that established him as one of Japan's most popular leading men, Koji Yakusho is flawless, portraying Shohei with a subtle mix of self-consciousness and squashed dignity. Saddled with a family, mortgage payments, and a job in middle management, he is the very embodiment of a long-suffering Japanese salaryman. Shohei is torn between the wife he loves and the fluid perfection of dance represented by the icy beauty of Mai, and director Masayuki Suo wisely renders this conflict shaded and ambiguous. Though the supporting roles are uniformly well-acted, Naoto Takenaka gives a gleefully scene-stealing performance as a ludicrously flamboyant mambo king. Suo's deft touch fashions a narrative that could have been manipulative and maudlin into an elegant work that fuses humor with wistful melancholy. ~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good colour but why cut it?, May 19 2002
By Tony Kwong (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shall We Dance? [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Shall we Dance is one of my favroite movies. I bought this video to supplement my other copies of this film. The colour rendition in the transfer is my favroite. Most other ones look too red.

The slight downfall is that this version of the film is pan and scan but I expected that. THIS FILM IS ALSO CUT OF ABOUT 15 MINUTES SHORTER. That really [stinks]!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming, humorous, and uncommon movie experience!, Jun 17 2003
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I didn't even want to watch this movie, but after the first seen it had my complete attention. What a wonderful, simple movie about people dealing with their life aspirations, desires, and struggles. The fact that this is not an American movie, and not about America gives it such an innocent, simplistic edge. It will be a shame if this movie doesn't make it to DVD. I would definitely pay to own this DVD.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, April 1 2003
By Jeremy Cavner (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shall We Dance? [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Great story! Likeable characters! Fun all around!
I also love to dance and think this movie gives an "inside" look at the deeper meaning behind the dancing. That being... it makes you happy and causes your blood to rush and excitement to build up inside of you until you're addicted.
But, if that's *too* deep for you, don't worry, the movie is light/warm-hearted and funny enough for anyone to enjoy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well Crafted and Universal
As an American preparing to watch this Japanese movie, I expected be taken to an exotic land, populated by characters having unfamiliar sensibilities, and hoped to be charmed by... Read more
Published on Feb 19 2003 by T. V. Robertson

5.0 out of 5 stars Total charmer
What an interesting film. Koji Yokusho, the salaryman underhero of this production, was the one playing the suave gangster in Tampopo. Read more
Published on Feb 3 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars BEAUTIFUL!!!
I own this movie, and everytime I watch it, it moves up on my all time favorite list. Absolutley, BEAUTIFUL!. Read more
Published on Dec 2 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Life affirming and joyous
So rare.

I sometimes find myself hard pressed to comment on the terrible state of movies today. Unimaginative, depressing, and juvenile - how can they get any worse? Read more

Published on Nov 21 2002 by Daniel L Edelen

5.0 out of 5 stars I only watched this movie as a class project....
However, as much as I am a young black male who doesn't care about anything less than rap music and R&B, I found this to be one of the best movies I have ever seen. Read more
Published on Nov 21 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Transgression and Reconciliation
It is difficult to be "objective" about a film you "feel" so much for and with. "Shall We Dance?" is one of those films for me. Feelings are what is at the core of this movie. Read more
Published on Nov 20 2002 by Miguel B. Llora

5.0 out of 5 stars Transgression and Reconciliation
It is difficult to be "objective" about a film you "feel" so much for and with. "Shall We Dance?" is one of those films for me. Feelings are what is at the core of this movie. Read more
Published on Nov 19 2002 by Miguel B. Llora

5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful movie
Though I'm not a foreign film "BUFF" I do enjoy watching them periodically.
Shall we dance is one that will watch over and over. It's a total feel good movie. Read more
Published on Jul 29 2002 by Michelle D. Mcgriff

4.0 out of 5 stars An affair with dancing...
I've had two people recommend this film to me when I told them I enjoyed Baz Luhrman's Strictly Ballroom. Read more
Published on Jul 1 2002 by Alvin Tanhehco

5.0 out of 5 stars A Cure for Mid-Life Blue?--- Ball Room Dansing!
This ordinary middle-aged Japanese man learns the valuable lesson of his life through taking dance lessons. Read more
Published on Jun 26 2002 by M

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