Video:

In 1080p (AVC/MPEG-4), "Shall We Dance?" has a nice glossy look, though it's not as three-dimensional as some of the better Blu-rays. The detail level is there, with sharp edges and a clarity that comes across in shadow as well as light. This one is "enhanced," meaning the 1.85:1 picture stretches across the whole 16x9 monitor.

Audio:

It's been awhile since I've reviewed a PCM soundtrack on a Blu-ray release, and I have to say that I still think it's one of the strongest. There's just a gum-popping clarity to it, and PCM does a better job of spreading the sound across the room, driving it beyond the sound source. This uncompressed soundtrack (48kHz/24-bit) does as well with faint sounds as with the robust music. Additional options are English, French, and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, with subtitles in English SDH, French, and Spanish.

Thanks for posting this. I have been looking around for reviews. My wife really likes this movie so we'll be getting the Blu-ray.

If only it was the great original Japanese version instead of the rehash.

If only it was the great original Japanese version instead of the rehash.

+1

This one is "enhanced," meaning the 1.85:1 picture stretches across the whole 16x9 monitor.


Huh? Nothing enhanced here, only a bit zoomed.

Thanks for posting this. I have been looking around for reviews. My wife really likes this movie so we'll be getting the Blu-ray.

Same here. Expecting Studios to roll out these wife friendly titles :D

1) Sound of Music
2) Maid in Manhattan
3) Monster in Law

What does the reviewer mean by "glossy look?"

Doug

I received my copy in the mail today. I can only view the previews of coming attractions. I cannot access the main menu through my remote control.

Does anyone else have this problem? I have not had this problem with other Blu Rays.
If it matters, I have a first generation Sony player

my wife appreciates HD as much as me and i have to admit im a little dissapointed the selection of her all time favorites arent available yet. Sure she likesa good action flick, but there are a bunch she loves and cant get.

Sleepless in Seattle
You've got Mail
When Harry Met Sally
13 going on 30
Something Gotta Give

It would sure help get rid of the number of SD DVDs in my collection.

If only it was the great original Japanese version instead of the rehash.

I have both and prefer the JLo/Richard Greer version, if only because of the music, specifically "Sway" by the Pussycat Dolls and "Santa Maria" by Go Tan Project. As an ex-Ballroom dancer I, of course, found technical mistakes with Greer's dancing, but overall see it as superior to the Japanese actor's dancing.

On the Japanese version watch the extras, you'll see the "Sway" Video.

Yes, I'll be picking up the BD version.

Igans,

When is it coming out? [edit:] 6 May, http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/shall-we-dance7.html

but there are a bunch [she] loves and can't get...


May I suggest she watch (SD):
A Good Year (Crowe)
Serendipity (Kate Beckingsale)
It started With Eve (Deanna Durbin)
Fools Rush In (Selma Hayek)
If A Man Answers (Sandra Dee)
That Funny Feeling (Sandra Dee)
The Thrill Of It All (Doris Day/James Gardner)
Baby's Day Out
Glass Bottom Boat (Doris Day/Rod Taylor)
Come September (Gina Lolabrigida/Rock Hudson)
The Cutting Edge (D.B. Sweeney/Moira Kelly)
...

I've been waiting forever for "A Ticklish Affair," "The Gazebo" & "I'd Rather Be Rich" to come to DVD.

oooh: http://www.scootermoviesshop.com
(Ticklish Affair, A)

ooooh: "I'd Rather Be Rich" (Sandra Dee/Robert Goulet/Andy Williams/Maurice Chavalier), A remake of Deanna Durbin's "It Started With Eve" :
http://stores.boxofficegreats.com/Detail.bok?no=38
http://www.learmedia.ca/product_info.php/products_id/1018

http://shop.vendio.com/Supersounds/item/931671578/?s=1209724355 (The Gazebo)

Dang. See what you guys did? You just made me go and spend money. :D

I have both and prefer the JLo/Richard Greer version, if only because of the music, specifically "Sway" by the Pussycat Dolls and "Santa Maria" by Go Tan Project. As an ex-Ballroom dancer I, of course, found technical mistakes with Greer's dancing, but overall see it as superior to the Japanese actor's dancing.

On the Japanese version watch the extras, you'll see the "Sway" Video.

Yes, I'll be picking up the BD version.

Igans,

When is it coming out? [edit:] 6 May, http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/shall-we-dance7.html

No idea boss. Will update if I get to know about it.:cool:

I have both and prefer the JLo/Richard Greer version, if only because of the music, specifically "Sway" by the Pussycat Dolls and "Santa Maria" by Go Tan Project.



Which version did you see first?

Also to me the story has an entirely different meaning taking place in a society such as Japans.

Which version did you see first?

That is a very astute question; the Americanised version.

to me the story has an entirely different meaning taking place in a society such as Japan's.

True enough, but there are incongruities still, like when the daughter demands that he dance with her mother.

Main Menu taking 20~30 seconds to load on my PS3 with F/W 2.30 ? Anyone facing similar problem ?