A good remake of a Japanese classic

Rating: 9/10 (18 October 2004)

Loved the Japanese original and was skeptical that the remake could be as good. Smartly, the remake did not try to duplicate the cultural nuances of the original but built on the sense of humor and warmth of the characters.
While I am neither a Gere or Lopez fan--not that I dislike them, I think they are fine--in this movie, they were terrific. I also couldn't think of any better a supporting cast. I'm also not a dance fan, but found the dancing enjoyable to watch.
I and my girlfriend laughed throughout and my girlfriend cried here and there. A good date movie and nice little feel-good movie as well.