alanjbint Everything about this film sucks. The plot is weak, acting terrible and there are no twists or surprises. My wife watches loads of romcoms that I also consequently see but this makes me despair. Without giving away the plot, it's predictable and just best avoided. Such a shame given the big name cast.

Mihai Toma John Clark, an ordinary man with a boring life begins taking dance lessons after seeing a beautiful woman in a ballroom dance class. What seemed to be a passing wish transforms into passion as he gets closer to the source of all his unexpected behavior, reaching the point where he even participates in a dance competition.It's a romantic film about a man who seeks happiness outside the ordinary while making his family very suspicious. Dancing, music, romance and beautiful Jenifer Lopez, what more can you want? A bit more soul could have made it even better but it's still a very enjoyable film. I certainly did enjoy it!

Sophoclaw I know this film is from 2004, but it just happens that I have just seen it on TV. And it really made an impact on me, because first I thought it was extremely boring and I changed the channel several times, but there was nothing else worth seeing, I mean the alternative would've been the news! God help me, not on this time! So I had to continue watching the film and suddenly I thought it was very funny even though the film is not supposed to be funny, more like a light comedy. Some scenes were so ridiculous that I saw myself laughing both of the scene and the characters and the story. It's; you know like the middle aged professional lawyer that has an extremely boring family and job, he doesn't care for his wife but suddenly he sees a beautiful dance instructor through the train window which motivates him to change all his way of life. He just didn't know that he was a dancing talent like Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly! And this fabulous woman makes him see it just by swinging a little in the floor, and pang! he can dance Argentinian tango, American fox trot, waltz from Vienna, you name it; it was a miracle I was astonished. But I must admit it was a little frustrating that there is no real conclusion, I mean, like, there was this dancing contest that everybody was so interested in….. and we never see the ending of it so we will never know who won the contest! Oh; I know, they are surely filming a "Shall We Dance II" where we will know who won! So if you are bored go and look at it. Its surely worth the trouble to have your eyes open.

nottoman This movie has many great textures - the opposite sex attraction, the dancing, the dynamics and stresses of relationships, and then on a deeper level, the thoughtful narration of Gere's character concerning people and their wills, their lives, and their hopes and regrets. I was impressed by the acting of all the main characters, and was especially surprised by Lopez's performance. This movie is so much a story about the dreams and hidden desires of most people, who deep inside want to break out of their mundane routines, and do something that's in their heart. Personally I related incredibly to Gere's character -- sure, deep inside I would love to dance, to express myself, to become skilled at something I did on the dance floor in the 80's...but am afraid of what people would think of a 46 yr old father of six doing something like that. The music was outstanding and added a very specific flavor to the film, invoking a mood of thoughtfulness and self examination at the right time, and the spice of exuberance when appropriate. Closet dancers - enjoy!! I loved it and watch it once a year at least.