Shall We Dance

And Lopez looks sensational as she pouts, arches her back and submits to the rhythms of dance. There's plenty of life in the Studio: Lisa Ann Walter's brash, buxom blonde Bobbie is a scene stealer, and Stanley Tucci's Link, the closet dancer who dons white false teeth and a Fabio-style wig, is a riot. ... Full Review

If this were a feminist film instead of a chick flick, the best actor would have gotten far more scenes. I can tell you that although Peter Chelsom's version has more than a few problems ... Full Review

Extremely emotional plots that could offer some excellent character development (considering the characters are very likeable) are shied away from in order to keep the tone of the film light. Sarandon, naturally, is brilliant when given screen time, handles all emotions perfectly, and delivers the best metaphorical speech about relationships that can be applied to every individual, straight or gay. ... Full Review

What laughs there are, though, are of the unintentional variety, particularly when Lopez reveals her fervent wish to strut her stuff at the global mecca of ballroom dancing. Where Japans rigid codes of behaviour made the heros closet passion deliciously transgressive, theres no reason in the world for Gere to conceal his after-hours activities from wife Susan Sarandon and their two children. ... Full Review

Lopez issued a statement saying: "I very much wanted to be in London today but unfortunately I'm not well. Jennifer Lopez has failed to appear at a charity premiere of her new movie in London, sparking rumours she is pregnant. ... Full Review

However, this versions nice surprise is that its actually a pretty decent date movie as it stands by itself. I still cant decide if I like that they lifted the best jokes from the original movie or not, but they are amusing. ... Full Review

Separately downcast and lonely, together, they will make movie magic. One evening, he takes notice of a lovely girlPaulina (Lopez)in a dance studio window, her face poignant and perfectly composed. ... Full Review

As Chelsom puts it, "I like the misfitism of the characters in this film. Still, as Chelsom notes more than once in his commentary, the reason to remake is not to appropriate or even do better. ... Full Review

The film's infinitely more interesting questions do not have to do with John's expedition to emotional health.... ... Full Review

But I think that insofar as the movie succeeds at all, which it does on a limited basis, it does so with its supporting players, its character roles, which include almost everyone else in the story besides Gere. As John, Gere has never been more charismatic. ... Full Review