A definite "feel good" movie!

Rating: 9/10 (4 October 2004)

When was the last time you were in a movie theater and the audience clapped at the end of a movie? It happened at the Sneak Preview of "Shall We Dance?" There is something in it for everyone....Richard Gere looks breathtaking in formal attire and Jennifer Lopez looks seductive in her dress and style of dancing.
Although the movie is about the relationship between Gere and his wife, the humor is achieved with the unique personalities at the dance studio. Everyone can relate to the rookie learning a new hobby or sport. There is also the underlying theme about being able to achieve some level of success even after a short period of time. I especially enjoyed watching the "real dancers" at the competition in the movie. I think Lisa Ann Walter steals some of the limelight from the major actors in this film.
It reminded me of old movies because I realized there was nothing that would cause this movie to be rated "R". Although it doesn't have the chase scenes or the fight scenes, guys might want to take their date to see this movie because it surely puts a woman in a romantic mood.
On a practical note, there were a few things that didn't make sense from a dancing point of view, but I can't disclose them here or it will ruin some of the enjoyment. I wonder if there will be an increased interest in dancing after this movie is released! Enjoy!