Shall We Dance?

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Overview

Directed by Peter Chelsom, this film is the English-language remake of Masayuki Suo's 1995 romantic comedy of the same name; the Japanese version earned a record-breaking 9.5 million dollars in United States box offices. Shall We Dance? revolves around John Clark Richard Gere, a workaholic Chicago lawyer who, despite a respectable paycheck and loving family, is unable to shake the feeling that something in his life is missing. On a whim, John disrupts his normal evening commute to attend a dance class in hopes of...
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Overview

Directed by Peter Chelsom, this film is the English-language remake of Masayuki Suo's 1995 romantic comedy of the same name; the Japanese version earned a record-breaking 9.5 million dollars in United States box offices. Shall We Dance? revolves around John Clark Richard Gere, a workaholic Chicago lawyer who, despite a respectable paycheck and loving family, is unable to shake the feeling that something in his life is missing. On a whim, John disrupts his normal evening commute to attend a dance class in hopes of meeting Paulina Jennifer Lopez, a beautiful dance teacher he would occasionally spot gazing out of the studio windows. Though Paulina quickly lays to rest any preconceived romantic notions John may have had about her, she nonetheless forms a bond with him that goes beyond those normally held by a teacher and student. Invigorated with his new hobby, John focuses his newfound enthusiasm into training for an upcoming dance competition; however, he chooses not to let his wife Susan Sarandon in on his plans. Unaware that dance may be, in fact, saving her marriage, John's wife becomes suspicious of all the time he spends away from home and hires a private investigator to find out whether or not her husband is having an affair. Ultimately, John is forced to examine how his old dreams fit in to his new life. ~ Tracie Cooper
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Editorial Reviews

Barnes & Noble - Ed Hulse
Hardworking lawyer John Clark Richard Gere has a loving family, a beautiful home, and a rewarding job -- but he finds himself bored nonetheless. Becoming entranced by daily glimpses of a dance instructor Jennifer Lopez he sees every night from his commuter train, John finally decides to take up ballroom dancing and, as a result, finds himself drawn into a second family, the existence of which his wife, Beverly Susan Sarandon, is entirely unaware. This enchanting remake of the 1995 Japanese film -- an art-house hit in America -- works because director Peter Chelsom is so adept at leading his viewers down the garden path. Initially, we are led to believe that Clark's sole reason for enrolling in the dance school is to wangle an introduction to the Lopez character, but we learn that he's not necessarily looking for an extramarital affair. When we first hear about an upcoming dance competition, we immediately think, Aha, that's the big emotional set piece. But the contest doesn't unfold as one might suspect, and its relationship to the film's narrative is far different than anticipated. The supporting characters are a predictably diverse and eccentric lot, but they interact in unexpected ways, which confounds viewer expectations and keeps the movie interesting. Chelsom deserves a lot of credit for avoiding the obvious, especially in the matter of Lopez's dance instructor. She's neither a diva nor a traditional love interest; if anything, she's a catalyst for the changes Gere's character undergoes as he searches for a little excitement in his pleasantly humdrum life. Shall We Dance wasn't a big box-office success, perhaps because it wasn't the cookie-cutter romantic comedy many people expected. But in our book, that's a plus.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 4/15/2011
  • UPC: 031398137948
  • Original Release: 2004
  • Source: Miramax Lionsgate
  • Region Code: 1
  • Presentation: Wide Screen
  • Sound: Dolby AC-3 Surround Sound
  • Language: English
  • Time: 1:46:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 2,809

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Richard Gere John Clark
Jennifer Lopez Paulina
Susan Sarandon Beverly Clark
Stanley Tucci Link
Lisa Ann Walter Bobbie
Richard Jenkins Devine
Bobby Cannavale Chic
Omar Benson Miller Vern
Anita Gillette Miss Mitzi
Mya Harrison Vern's Fiance
Stark Sands Evan Clark
Tamara Hope Jenna Clark
Ja Rule Hip-Hop Bar Performer
Nick Cannon Scott
Technical Credits
Peter Chelsom Director
John Altman Score Composer
Gary Baugh Art Director
Rudy Braun Set Decoration/Design
Sophie de Rakoff Carbonell Costumes/Costume Designer
Sue Chan Art Director
Ross Clydesdale Casting
John de Dorman Cinematographer
John DeBorman Cinematographer
Simon Fields Producer
Julie Goldstein Executive Producer
Caroline Hanania Production Designer
Richard Hicks Casting
Rachel Hudgins Associate Producer
Charles Ireland Editor
Mari Snyder Johnson Executive Producer
Rejean Labrie Set Decoration/Design
Robert Leighton Editor
John O'Connell Choreography
Bob Osher Executive Producer
Robert F. Scherer Sound/Sound Designer
Masayuki Suo Screenwriter
Martin Walters Asst. Director
Bob Weinstein Executive Producer
Harvey Weinstein Executive Producer
Harry Weinstein Executive Producer
Audrey Wells Screenwriter
Mari Jo Winkler-Ioffreda Co-producer
Gabriel Yared Score Composer
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Scene Index

Side #1 --
1. In a Box [6:43]
2. Up the Stairs [5:21]
3. Beginners' Ballroom [6:26]
4. Happier [3:56]
5. Link [5:07]
6. Free Consultation [6:52]
7. Quiet Desperation [7:28]
8. Do You Want to Dance? [5:45]
9. The Rumba [8:34]
10. A Real Woman [5:28]
11. Give Me One Hour [6:59]
12. Latin Competition [6:35]
13. Couple #126 [6:26]
14. The Letter [8:40]
15. Shall We Dance? [9:29]
16. End Credits [6:15]
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Menu

Side #1 --
   Play Movie
   Set Up
      Audio Options
         English
         French
      Captions and Subtitles
         English for the Hearing Impaired
         Spanish
         French
         None
   Special Features
      Feature Commentary With Director Peter Chelsom
         View the Film With Audio Commentary by Director Peter Chelsom: On
            Proceed
         View the Film With Audio Commentary by Director Peter Chelsom: Off
      Beginners' Ballroom
      Behind the Scenes of Shall We Dance?
      The Music of Shall We Dance?
      Music Video: "Sway" by Pussycat Dolls
      Deleted Scenes
         With Optional Commentary by Director Peter Chelsom: On
         With Optional Commentary by Director Peter Chelsom: Off
         Alternate Opening
         Dr. Dance - Long Version
         The Competition
         Link and Bobbie Rumba and Paulina Coaches John
         Paulina Dances With Children
         Play All
   Scene Selections
   Sneak Peeks
      Play All
      Finding Neverland
      Shall We Dance?
      Miramax Anniversary 25
      Carolina
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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    I Also Recommend:

    Chicago

    Great

    Great movie to cuddle up with the one you love.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    shall we dance remake

    i've never heard of the original until after seeing this. and it was one of those feel good movies. i liked it and have to say that finally we have a singer who can be a good actor actress, ex. mos def in hitchhiker's guide, italian job, and alanis m. in dogma. anway its about a guy who secretly takes dancing after seeing a woman from a window. the supporting actors were good. and lopez's a good dancer.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    GREAT

    Love it.. Greatttt movie =)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Richard Gere's Best!

    I absolutely LOVED this movie! I appreciated the fact that it wasn't what it appeared to be a movie about a man taking dance lessons only to attract the attention of the instructor that he admired only from a train. The acting was wonderful and it has some hillarious moments! I loved Richard Gere's portrayal of John. Sensitive and yet honest in his feelings about taking dance lessons while hiding the fact from his wife (Susan Sarandon). Jennifer Lopez isn't one of my favorite people, but she really shines in this movie. Dancing is her passion and it shows on screen. The two men who take dance lessons with Richard Gere are great as well. I didn't recognize them from any other films, but I have a feeling they will be more recognized in the future. Stanley Tucci did an incredible job, and this may be one of his best performances. This movie has laughs, romance, and most of all, it inspired me to be daring and persue whatever dreams I have. I haven't seen the original, but it would be interesting to see how the two compare.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    I Liked This Movie!

    I liked this movie. I had only seen Richard Gere in two other movies before I saw Shall We Dance, they were Pretty Woman and Runaway Bride which I thought were both good but not great and I'm not really a fan of Jennifer Lopez. I have never listened to her music and this was the first time I had seen her act and I thought that this movie was very good and that Richahd Gere and Susan Sarandan were both great but Jennifer Lopez was pretty good too but I think I liked Stanley Tucci the best, he is superb!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Fantastic Movie

    This has to be one of the best movies of the year. Everyone has something they wish they could do. This movie shows you anything is possible.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Shall I Gag?

    This has got to be Richard Geres worse movie since Runaway Bride. C'mon, this was the most predictable, poorly written movie ever! Does everything Jlo touch turn to garbage or what? The story was dry and you could see the discomfort in the actors as they tried to say their lines and not vomit at the same time. Wasn't this movie in theatres for like three days? At the end of the day the acting is horrible, the dance moves are just bad, and the story is in my opinion one that was better off not told again. Most movies don't need a remake and this folks, was one of those movies.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Suave and Silly!

    I must admit I was skeptical when my wife brought this movie into my home. What possible good would come of a movie in which Richard Gere learns to dance to win the affection of a woman? I immediately dismissed it as a 'chick flick.' I tell you, I could not have been more wrong! This film is so well written that I questioned whether it was modelled after a work of Shakespeare or Moliere. The cinematography is just as appealing as Chicago or E.T. I fell in love with this movie. Gentlemen, beware, lest you be caught off guard as well!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Great Movie!

    I really enjoy this movie because it's a great story; plus there's lots of life lessons tucked in the plot. I really love movies like that.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Richard Gere is always sexy!

    A movie that you can take your mom or daughter to without embarassment and a lovely way to wile away the afternoon. Really great soundtrack. Richard Gere gets better with age. His supporting actors in dance class are great.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Get Swept Away!

    Richard Gere - (be still my heart!) is as handsome as ever...and those dance moves are PERFECT!! This film is a feel good movie. It's fun to watch and has some great lines. Three men learning how to ballroom dance - just because they want to!! Great story...and that escalator scene - oh my word!! Sweet sentimental movie. Love this movie!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Feel good movie

    I enjoyed watching 'Shall We Dance' because it is a feel good movie about John going through life as a dance. It wasn't just about learning something refreshing away from his monotonous career. Life is a like a dance: we move to our own rhythm. Everything in life has rhythm and we tend to lose sight of this, so this movie is a reminder of taking the time out to smell the flowers(Forgive the poetic license here).I highly recommended it.

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