An enjoyable show

Rating: 10/10 (2 October 2004)

I saw this at a sneak preview. The theatre was full, 75% of the audience appeared to be 50+ years of age. This was a solid, enjoyable show. Lots of laughs and many whimsical moments. Gere and Lopez did not appear to have much chemistry, but this did not detract from the movie, as the chemistry between Gere and Sarandon, as well as other actors, was excellent. No crude language. No foul humor. A meaningful storyline. Not a movie for anyone who ever says, "But life isn't like that--it wasn't 'realistic' enough." The only part of the movie I felt was a bit forced was near the end where Lopez was dancing alone in the studio, but my wife says this is "normal" for a dance movie. (Excuuuse me!)