Hollywood bereft of ideas remakes, or more to the point, rips off the fabulous Japanese movie released internationally in the same name. The original is outrageously funny where an uptight businessman realizes something is missing in his life and surreptitiously takes evening ballroom dancing lessons. While the taboo extracurricular activity creates the tension in the Japanese setting, the conceit of Richard Gere as an overworked businessman looking for a release utterly falls flat.
Even if one had no knowledge of the Japanese original I wouldn't recommend this movie. Richard Gere is a fine actor deserving better material than this ill conceived project.
Even if one had no knowledge of the Japanese original I wouldn't recommend this movie. Richard Gere is a fine actor deserving better material than this ill conceived project.
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