justvinnie Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 As a big time dancing enthusiast, I must shamefully admit that I have only finally seen this cinema gem today. It was so cute and funny. It's not your standard chick flick. I think it has something to entertain people of all age. I a bit upset that they are adapting it for an American audience with Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez. I just don't see how the will pull it off. The cultural differences will take a way a lot of the humor. The narrator at the beginning is correct is his assessment of how many Asian cultures view ballroom dancing. Take that away from the atmosphere and suddenly the film loses alot of substance. Anyone care to comment? vinnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omni Existence Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 As a big time dancing enthusiast, I must shamefully admit that I have only finally seen this cinema gem today. It was so cute and funny. It's not your standard chick flick. I think it has something to entertain people of all age.I a bit upset that they are adapting it for an American audience with Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez. I just don't see how the will pull it off. The cultural differences will take a way a lot of the humor. The narrator at the beginning is correct is his assessment of how many Asian cultures view ballroom dancing. Take that away from the atmosphere and suddenly the film loses alot of substance. Anyone care to comment? vinnie The recording studio I worked for about 3 years back had U-Matic copies of Shall We Dance. I had it copied over to VHS coz I loved the darn story so much. You are right, it was very cute and CAN cater to all ages. Within the first 15 minutes I was hooked on it. The Dance Instructor in the original was very beautiful, and not to mention TALL, and now these Hollywood mofo's are gonna have J-Lo butt to play her? <_< What a joke! Jeez! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justvinnie Posted October 12, 2003 Author Share Posted October 12, 2003 Lol, I guess no one else but you and me liked this movie Omni. Mr. Aoki was da bomb. He didn't even have to do anything. His mere presence on screen would induce fits of laughter from the audience. vinnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidkorrupt Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 (edited) this movie is old right?? like from the mid 1990s i saw it 4-5 years ago in japanese class. i remember it was good, but time has erased much of the plot from my memory. Edited October 12, 2003 by kidkorrupt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otaru Ikari Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 Love the film too, hollywood would not do it justice if they adapt it. Imagine the cultural difference, that alone will ruin the fun factor of the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justvinnie Posted October 12, 2003 Author Share Posted October 12, 2003 I have no idea how old it is, but's been out for a whiles now. I'm trying to locate a DVD version to purchase... vinnie PS: I have never laughed so hard in a movie as when the girl tells Mr. Aoki "I can't be your partner. Your dancing... your dancing... it... IT CREEPS ME OUT!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justvinnie Posted October 12, 2003 Author Share Posted October 12, 2003 (edited) Love the film too, hollywood would not do it justice if they adapt it. Imagine the cultural difference, that alone will ruin the fun factor of the movie. No kidding. It would be impossible to translate how dancing is view in old world Asiatic cultures into an American setting. It would be impossible to translate how Mr. Sugiyama getting married at 28, having his first born at 30 and buying a house at 40 is causing the change in him and why he has to be so serious. vinnie PS: I think you mean injustice Edited October 12, 2003 by justvinnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otaru Ikari Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 It was an old film, probably saw it 4 or 5 years ago, same time with "SUMO DO, SUMO DON'T", that was another funny film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omni Existence Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 Otaru and I worked at the same recording studio for the same number of years, so we both saw Shall We Dance, and you are right, Mr. Aoki was extremely funny. He rocked in Sumo Do, Sumo Don't. What will happen with Shall We Dance when adapted by Hollywood is the same with everything else Hollywood adapts , it turns to poo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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