10Dance

Dancers indeed

first; the two main actors were fantastic there is never a moment when i felt that they weren't a professional dancers. their emotional scenes were captivating. and the chemistry is damn fantastic.
the choreography, the costume, the attitude of the actors themselves. I was rooting for them and was clapping like the audience in the movie like a maniac lmao.
The cinematography was beautiful & the music was totally good but i was hoping for something good at the end but it was good overall but feel like there is something missing at the ending like can you Imagine I was captivated & on cloud nine with their finale 10 dance of pure happiness and suddenly then they drop me with the end credit. I was literally stun for a minute. Was it been really already 2 hours!! i really didn't see the time passing seriously the drop was so sudden that I almost feel like rewatching lmao.
It was perfect yet seems incomplete It's really hard to tell how I really feel about it.
Overall, I don't regret watching this and enjoyed it!!!

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sophisticated and artistic rendition

Adaptation of Inouesatoh’s popular BL manga, 10 Dance, is a visually spectacular achievement that captures the high-stakes world of competitive dance. Directed by Keishi Otomo, the film shines through its technical dedication and the undeniable chemistry of its leads.

The highlight of the film is the choreography, which clearly reflects the year-long intensive training undertaken by the cast. Ryoma Takeuchi (as Shinya Suzuki) and Keita Machida (as Shinya Sugiki) deliver phenomenal physical performances, moving with an authenticity that makes them indistinguishable from professional dancers.

While the film succeeds as a sports drama, it falters somewhat in its adaptation of the central romance:
Plot Focus: The narrative leans heavily into the mechanics of the "10-dance" competition, often treating the characters' personal stories as a side dish.
Relationship Depth: For viewers not already familiar with the manga, the developing relationship between Suzuki and Sugiki may feel under-explored. The source material's deep emotional underpinnings are present but sometimes lack the necessary screen time to breathe for a newcomer.

Costume Consistency: Despite the high production value, a notable missed opportunity was the lack of costume variety for Takeuchi Ryoma on the dance floor; a change in attire could have better reflected his character's growth or the different disciplines.

The film concludes on an ambiguous note that may leave some viewers feeling as though something is missing.

Overall, 10 Dance is a sophisticated and artistic addition to Netflix’s BL library. While it might require a "head start" from the manga to fully grasp the characters' sentiments, the breathtaking visuals and the production team's hard work make it a must-watch for fans of the genre.

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A feast for our senses

10 minutes into the movie I felt regret already about not being able to enjoy it in a cinema setting.
This movie would’ve deserved it. Big time!

The cinematography? No notes. 10/10
The depiction of two quite different but equally difficult complex characters and their unique courtship?
Amazingly portrayed in all their multilayered personas by Takeuchi Ryoma and Machida Keita. The chemistry could melt any screen.
As viewer I got captivated by their performance from the start and didn’t get released before the rolling credits.

The story.
For me there were no weak moments or missing points. We got shown an essential major part of their journey with enough background story strewn in to illustrate their respective mindsets. Worked for me.
And we got released at at point of their storyline, where their courtship and dance goals are not finished and fulfilled yet, but an important step, which felt and was monumental in itself, was taken towards each other and their goals.
So I am satisfied with it.
(But wouldn’t mind a sequel on bit! Please, please, please!)
Their dance at the end - a statement couldn’t be more beautifully made.

Japan. You did it again! 👏👏👏👏👏
I hope, this movie gets the attention and recognition on an international scale, it deserves.
I was either smiling or cutting onions the whole time by the sheer beauty of this movie and my joy, to watch it finally.

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A Terrific Adaptation

Honestly it was a terrific adaptation.

I don't remember the last scene happening in the manga... It's been years since I read it and the last volume that came out in my country is volume 5, so I know it's a bit behind the Japanese publication.

Anyway, I understand some people might be disappointed by the ending but it somewhat gives an openly satisfying ending to the movie...
If there's a sequel, that's great... but as there probably none coming, this probably is the best compromise they could reach given how the manga is still published and my GOD these two's relationship is even more tense and complicated in there. They're nowhere close to be together no matter how crazy about each other they are.

The acting was truly terrific. Both leads truly outdid themselves. The intimate scenes were really passionate and raw, something to really highlight here because Japan is not that good at them most of the time, but here?

They were just PERFECT.
Just again... Takeuchi Ryoma and Machida Keita just WOW 🥰🥰🥰

Anyway, as said, the end is the bit of a let down so I'm removing 0.5 for that... but honestly, they was just no time to do better which is also why I'm not holding it against the movie.

Well done, very well done Japan👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

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Conflicting feelings about this one :///

I'll start by addressing the things I liked. The cinematography was excellent! They really utilised that Netflix budget, which cannot be said for all projects. I like that it felt timeless almost.

The romantic chemistry of our two leads was through the roof!! Props to them because their building tension and desire was palpable.

I think a downside to that is, it was underutilised imo. I really would have loved to see more of their romance. I understand it was a dance movie, but I think we could have done with 20% less dance and 20% more relationship development. As others have said, I also didn't love that it was an open ending. I'm hoping for a sequel, because if we don't get one it was rather unsatisfying.

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i was a bit disappointed. [sort of spoilers]

When I watched the trailer, I was hooked. After I saw the trailer, I discovered that it was based on a manga, so I went ahead and read it. In the manga, the sexual tension, their chemistry, and the overall storyline were top-notch. I was very excited and was looking forward to how they were gonna portray these, especially the sexual tension.

And just as I feared. lots of parts, AND I MEAN A LOT of scenes, were not included in the movie. The movie did not include any tension before the "mystery of the black dressed yagami-san."

They did not include the part where Latin-Shinya got so happy after dancing as the woman with Ballroom-Shinya. Manga Latin-Shinya was jumping up and down because he felt like a princess. They just showed that Latin-Shinya only understood that the woman needs to be fully supported by the man.

the movie fully cut off Lantin-Shinya's family issues. The issues with his dad and his maternal family in Cuba, with 9 sisters, the reason why he didn't go international. The movie didn't show how Latin-Shinya rebelled against his father. How his opponents thought he deserved to be in the first place.

They didn't include the sponsor that Ballroom-Shinya got for Latin-Shinya, and they fought because of this.

the movie only showed that Latin-Shinya found Ballroom-Shinya dancing in the snow, but they didn't show that they also danced in the snow together.

the movie didn't show that Latin-Shinya was having a gay-awakening, although he said he likes girls.

where are Norman and angie? Norman was supposed to teach Latin-Shinya? I really wanted to see his Cheetahs.

the Latin world champions were missing too.

I only read up to vol 6. But I found so much lackings in the movie. Other viewers who didn't read the manga are questioning the lack of relationship development.

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Watch for the tension, not for the plot (trigger warning: sexual harrassment)

This film was not a waste of my time, because I felt like it lit a spark in me that I have not seen for a long time (possibly because I took a break from films and dramas that are like these).

I would recommend this if you simply need a mere tick-in-the-box for "enemies to lovers" or even "Dance BL". Also if you like one character being like ice or snow, and the other being like fire or sunshine. That said, there are a few options that are far better. I suppose this film is a manga adaptation, so I don't even think I can blame the directors for everything that I am about to complain about.

The love shown in this film does remind me of this quote from another Japanese film, Happyend, which states, "You can say important things without words". A lot of the development of this relationship seems to be like that - without words. But in a way that seems to be almost unhealthy. The avoidant character Shinya Sugiki shows hardly any signs of true character growth. It appears that what drives his character growth is a quote about dance I find to be rather cringy - "love is what makes [dance] whole". Honestly, it seems like whatever minimal character development happens for him is pinned on this quote. Shinya Sugiki is actually a fascinating character in general, though. A lot of dichotomies. Like being self-sacrificing and also a control freak.

DON'T GET ME STARTED on the amount of boundary violations and questionable things this promotes (nothing new to BL). Stuff like Shinya Sugiki pushing his genitals against Shinya Suzuki at the start and he never even apologises for it. SEXUAL HARASSMENT HELLO? And then Shinya Suzuki literally forcing himself on Shinya Sugiki after Sugiki pushes him away. CONSENT WHERE?!!!

Cultural misrepresentation is there of The UK to some extent (I live here and it's not all old white men and women - but I suppose the ballroom scene might be like that still). But primarily of Latin American culture. The idea that Latin American dance and culture is simply "sexual" - i.e. how Suzuki describes it - is a stereotype. The British (in my eyes partly represented somehow by Sugiki) are not that cold either, although we certainly have plenty of courteous avoidants if you look in the right places, like for instance my former taste in men.

The plot makes no sense whatsoever, like how does calling someone lame then suddenly result in a surge in romantic closeness (I suppose I can see why perhaps because its like maybe the character who was called lame was like "He's the only one who sees me and will call me out for my mess"). But the reason why Sugiki keeps pulling away emotionally and physically is never made that clear, although of course self-image issues do play a role. You know what, I should give this film a bit more credit because there is at least some reasoning behind the push-and-pull dynamic. Like Sugiki talks about how he sort of became the "grim reaper", i.e. how while he wanted to replace the person in power during ballroom dances and become like a more chivalrous and warm version, he inevitably (as humans do) enjoyed being in power, and we can sort of see this leaking into his life in general.

Also, the women are sort of just supporting characters. Although they have distinct personalities, nothing about their background or story is well-developed. So if you are a fan of having side character women who actually have their own story (I know not all of you are), then this is not the film for you.

Anyway, that's it. In sum, watch for the steaminess and the aesthetics (I'll leave complaining about the smoking aesthetic for another day), but keep a critical mind and separate this romance and the cultural depictions from reality as much as you can. Or maybe that's what I need to do with my pattern of being drawn to avoidants in the past.

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"In the end you and I can never become one"

ELES JA ERAM UM SÓ NO MOMENTO EM Q SE VIRAM PELA PRIMEIRA VEZ FOI AMOR FOI ALMAS CONECTADAS COISA LINDA DMS

MEUS CACTOS QUE DOR !! ja imaginava q esse filme seria maravilhoso mas superou minhas expectativas foi perfeito dms

que quimica que atuacoes que elenco incrivel ta tudo perfeito impecável espero de verdade que tenha um segundo filme c o 10dance mesmo !!

quero mais deles mais deles mais desenvolvimento mais sobre as dancas tudo preciso de mais 2h nao foi suficiente PRECISO DE 20 EPISÓDIOS .

a cena do trem to ate agora em looping foi td tao bem feito To feliz dms c esse filme lindo

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