Yet another Hollywood remake

Rating: 4/10 (12 March 2005)

I think it's sad to see that Hollywood yet again finds it necessary to remake "old" and foreign films in order to enjoy the creativity of others. This has so far not been but a mere attempt to feed of the greatness of others. This remake of the Japanese movie is no exception. I have no doubt that they somehow really tried to recreate the restrictive Japanese mood, but this is not really possible unless you're in Japan and surrounded by Japs. Then again a "new" film and new characters. In order to do the original justice they could have casted some actors whose skills would exceed the mediocre. In conclusion a movie for the American who is afraid to be perceived as an intellectual, which would be the case should he choose to see the original with SUBTITLES. I can only say that this a movie that I preferred not to have seen, but then again: ain't life a bitch...SHALL WE DANSU? [1996]