A must for ballroom and J.Lo. lovers

Rating: 9/10 (17 February 2005)

I love ballroom dancing and am a fan of J.Lo., too, this film was a real joy to see. Richard Gere is getting older and older again, but it was nice to see him in a role that fits his age. The two of them just made me remember those movies of Audrey Hepburn, in which she had very aged partners in her first movies.
The whole movie was to me like a French film, with no so much action but beautiful pictures, strong impression, characteristic atmosphere - many moments when you just have to sit, watch, and feel. I also liked the idea that Gere gets back to his wife in the end, but J.Lo. also gets her dance, everyone is happy. There have been a number of unpolished spots, too, but I can forgive them this time.
Shall We Dance was really the kind of movie I expected, a relaxing 90 minutes with an enjoyable setup and some rhythm that makes you feel to join a dancing course. 9/10