Reviews

I really don't like when someone moves on from a relationship while his partner just drown in despair and sadness unable to move on because he doesn't know what the hell happened!?

It's a tale of a billion love story. Real and frustrating.

Now normally a person would take the confused guy side, the evil bad wolf of a partner he had just moved on and didn't give him an explanation, but if we think about it, it has many layers that we can't ignore.

What if the confused guy was the problem, I don't think it necessarily means he was "good" and the other guy is bad for moving on.

But since nothing is showed, we can only feel sorry for the guy and that's it.

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Feel good movie

If you’re looking for a film that feels like a quiet Sunday afternoon, this is it. It’s a beautiful reminder of why Japanese indie cinema is so special. After the high-octane emotional wreckage of films like 10DANCE, this felt like exactly what my heart needed.

The Art of the Slow Start I’ll be honest: at the beginning, I wasn't sure if I was ready for the pacing. It is incredibly slow-paced at the start, taking its time to breathe and set the scene. But as you keep watching, you realise the slowness isn't a flaw—it's the point. It gives the film a distinct short film vibe, where every frame feels curated and every quiet moment has a purpose.

Technical Perfection in Dialogue. One thing that absolutely blew me away was the Japanese-to-English dialogue timing. Often in bilingual films, the transitions can feel clunky or rehearsed, but here, the timing was perfect. A huge part of why this worked so well was the lead American actor’s command of the language. He spoke Japanese so well that it felt completely authentic to the setting. His fluency allowed the conversations to flow without that awkward translation gap you often see in international films. It captured the way real people navigate living between two cultures—the pauses, the hesitations, and the moments where a look says more than a word ever could. It felt seamless, making the connection between the characters feel 100% authentic.

A Feel-Good Mastery. Ultimately, Aichaku is a masterclass in the feel-good genre. It doesn't rely on massive plot twists or acceptance conflict. One scene that could sum up the entire movie is your own mom urging you to find a girlfriend; it is that accepting of LGBTQ . The movie is focused more on growth, settling into a new place and finding your calling. It leaves you with a soft, lingering warmth rather than a sharp ache.

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Literally unforgettable

I’ll keep this short so I don’t wonder off but let’s start with the beginning although it was quiet a short introduction of the characters throughout the 2hrs we truly get to know them well and I enjoyed that. The lore is deep and it’s real it’s not perfect and I love it. I feel like these characters made to be polar opposites are so alike in so many ways outside of their world of dance. I love how dancing made them fall in love because I felt the tension bouncing off my screen while watching them dance together, they truly compliment each other when dancing even in their own versions (Latin & ballroom). Overall I was on my toes through out the whole movie never a dull moment, can’t wait for a sequel 🥹🫰

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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

THIS IS THE BEST F*CKING MOVIE I HAVE EVER WATCHED, GIVE ME MORE RIGHT NOWWWW

The tension, the dancing, the acting, the constant push and pull between them ooohhhh myyyy godddddddddddddd.

I need the second movie right now or I am going to explode

The only anger I have is the full story isn't out yet and I have to wait. i am of course angry at him for him saying that to our guy, but seeing the smile on his face at the end made me happy. He's gonna have to do a lot more to make me feel that he is deserving of our main characters love, but i feel in the second movie we'll get there. I am excited to see where this goes. Out of all things I wanted of this movie was to see them dance together and I am so happy to have seen that. I hope they compete as eachothers dance partners, because the chemistry is insane. Also I am suprised that no one gasped or said anything about them when they were in the circle at the end, I was a little overwhemed at their public display of affection and underwhelmed at the publics reaction, it's like no one was watching them lol.

and you know I love how there isn't drama about each other being men, they just feel the chemistry and are possessed by it.

So if your wondering, yes, the hype is ABSOLUTELY justified, and if you don't agree you can talk to a wall.

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10Dance: The Score Card

Takeuchi Ryoma: 9/10
Machida Keita: 7/10
Takeuchi Shirtless: 999999999/10
Machida Suited: 100/10
The Kisses: 9/10
Machida finally agreeing to kiss another man: 999/10

Takeuchi’s Dancing: 9/10
Machida’s Dancing: 7.55/10
Doi & Ishii’s (Underrated) Dancing: 8/10
Choreography: 7.99/10

Chemistry: 7/10
Heat: 8/10
Spice: 5/10
Syrup: 1.5/10

Latin stereotypes (offensive): -100/10
Latin stereotypes (well-meaning): -10/10
Every gratuitous mention of Cuba and Havana: -25/10
Every comparison of those repressed Brits and Japanese to those hot-blooded alcoholic Cubans: -10/10
That particular comparison of the Queen to Fidel Castro as the erstwhile embodiments of Britain and Cuba (wait, I need to throw up): -101/10

Script (there was none) : 0/10
Cohesion (there was none): 0/10
Characterisation (thanks mainly to Takeuchi’s acting): 5/10
Story (as it was not told): 2/10

Cinematography (except the Latin parts): 7/10
Cinematography (the Latin parts, aka, the Tropicana filter): 2/10

The Can’t-stop-thinking-about-them Score: 9/10
The Ending (aka, Sequel Baiting, aka, Edging): 5/10
Not having a 10Dance in a movie called 10Dance: -5/10

Reader’s Digest:
DO SAY: Dance is neither about technique nor stamina. Love is what makes it whole.
DON’T SAY: Then make it whole!

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English and Portuguese Review

𝐀 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
The story of 10Dance is basically about two dancers who want to step out of their comfort zones and learn styles different from the ones they already master in order to compete in 10Dance. Throughout this process of exchanging techniques, training together, and competing, the two end up forming a connection that keeps growing and goes beyond dance itself.

The film focuses much more on the dances, rehearsals, and competitions than on the emotional development of the romance. The intimacy between the protagonists grows a lot through dance, training, and physical closeness, and their chemistry is very strong. Still, the relationship ends up moving forward in a somewhat rushed way, without them really talking about what they feel. One moment they are just training partners and friends, and suddenly they are intensely kissing, which left me a bit confused due to the lack of that emotional transition.

On the other hand, the dance scenes are incredible. It truly feels like you are watching professional dancers, everything is very well executed. The acting is also great and helps keep you engaged. The soundtrack, for me, was one of the strongest points of the film. There were several moments when I was literally dancing along in my bed while watching.

Another thing I really liked and that stood out to me was the presence of multiple languages in the original audio, such as English and Spanish, in addition to Japanese. The Latin representation was something I genuinely enjoyed, speaking as a Latino myself.

As for the ending, I can’t say I loved it, but it leaves things very open, clearly hinting at a continuation. It gives the feeling that, in a possible second film, they might deepen the protagonists’ feelings and relationship, which is something I felt was missing here.

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𝐔𝐦𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜̧𝐚
A história de 10Dance é basicamente sobre dois dançarinos que querem sair da zona de conforto e aprender estilos diferentes dos que já dominam para competir no 10Dance. No meio desse processo de troca, treinos e competições, os dois acabam criando uma conexão cada vez mais próxima, que vai além da dança.

O filme foca muito mais nas danças, nos ensaios e nas competições do que no desenvolvimento emocional do romance. A intimidade entre os protagonistas cresce bastante através da dança, dos treinos e da proximidade física, e a química entre eles é muito forte. Ainda assim, o relacionamento acaba avançando de forma meio apressada, sem que eles realmente falem sobre o que sentem. Em um momento são parceiros de treino e amigos, e de repente já estão se beijando de forma intensa, o que me deixou um pouco confuso pela falta dessa transição emocional.

Por outro lado, as cenas de dança são incríveis. Dá realmente a sensação de que são dançarinos profissionais ali, tudo muito bem executado. A atuação também é ótima e ajuda bastante a manter o interesse. A trilha sonora, pra mim, foi um dos pontos mais fortes do filme. Teve vários momentos em que eu estava literalmente dançando junto na cama enquanto assistia.

Uma coisa que eu gostei bastante e que me chamou atenção foi a presença de vários idiomas no áudio original, como inglês e espanhol, além do japonês. A representatividade latina foi algo que eu curti muito, falando aqui como latino mesmo.

Sobre o final, não posso dizer que amei, mas ele deixa tudo bem aberto, claramente com cara de continuação. Então fica a sensação de que, em um possível segundo filme, eles possam aprofundar melhor os sentimentos e o relacionamento dos protagonistas, coisa que senti falta aqui.

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Hot but not that interesting

Fist of all I know a lot of people really love this movie , and while I do understand that there is a lot to love. I just could not fully get in to the story, I was neither touched nor did I love any of the characters in this movie enough to truly care about... Well anything in this movie.

that said the movie does indeed offer quite a few hot scens, explosive tension and chemistry that is out of this world. Hot, Shirtless, sweaty dance if the waltz is a courtship then the Salsa is hot n erotic (or something like that) and yes they truley delivered the dance and erotic courtship...

I may have missed something in the dance, maybe we were supposed to learn to know the characters thrugh the understanding of dance but since I lack that understanding it did not touch me enough to make it worth the hype.

P.s. I watched it before I realised there was hype...

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The ‘Flood’ isn’t “Flooding”

From my opinion, the “Flood” is not just about the rising tide. In this film, the water serves as a metaphor for a vast sea of memories and emotions. It’s a literal and figurative drowning in one’s past. Kim Da-mi nailed her role very well. Hats off!

Spoiler ⬇️
The story functions like a system failure—an endless loop that restarts every time the objective isn't met. It’s fascinating to see how the narrative explores the concept of emotional induction. The experiment’s core theme, ‘a mother searching for her lost child,’ is both heartbreaking and chilling. Once the emotional goal is achieved and "Jain" is found, a new "object" is launched, showing the cold, clinical nature of the experimenters behind the scenes. Anna’s intense emotional reaction suggests a deep, genuine bond, but in a world where memories are manipulated, it’s hard to tell where the truth ends and the simulation begins.

At the end, The Great Flood is a haunting sci-fi that forces us to question what makes us human. Is it our biological heart, or is it the inescapable flood of emotions we feel for those we love?

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He was the reason

It's been a day since I finished this movie, and I am not over it, so yeah, this review is a necessity. I still have this physical ache in my chest—that specific "book hangover" feeling, but for film. There are some movies you watch to pass the time, and then there are movies like *10DANCE* that you carry around in your head for days. You can’t just watch this and forget it. The way the cameras capture the sweat, the friction, and the sheer desperation between Suzuki and Sugiki… it just stays with you.

The part that hurts the most—the part I can't stop thinking about is everything that was left unsaid. My heart literally broke for Suzuki. I spent the whole movie wishing, just worshipping the idea that Suzuki could finally understand his own impact.

I wanted Suzuki to know that when Sugiki was at his lowest, when he was ready to give up dancing entirely after the breakup with his girlfriend, it was Suzuki who saved him. Suzuki thinks he’s just a messy Latin dancer trying to keep up, but he doesn't realise that his small, raw performance was the exact moment of enlightenment for Sugiki.

Suzuki is the only reason this man kept trying. He is the only reason Sugiki didn't walk away from the floor forever. Knowing that Sugiki carries that realisation alone while they leave separately at the end. It’s a beautiful, quiet tragedy.

The ending feels like a beginning and an ending all at once. "See you in the 10-Dance final" isn't just a promise of a competition; it’s a lifeline. But god, I need more. I need the closure of them standing on that same floor, not as rivals, but as two halves of one soul.

Please, Netflix, we need a sequel. We need Suzuki to finally see himself through Sugiki’s eyes. Until then, I’ll just be here, living with this ache.

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Not for Everyone’ Is Not an Argument

When a movie defends itself with “it’s not for everyone,” it’s already in trouble.

The issue here is not ambition or complexity, but a broken narrative contract. The film promises a visceral survival experience and then abandons it midway for a conceptual twist that rewrites the rules instead of deepening them.

Confusing abstraction with depth doesn’t make a story intelligent. True depth comes from consequences, not from invalidating what the audience has already lived through.

Understanding a movie does not obligate you to praise it. And in this case, understanding the twist doesn’t improve the experience—it weakens it.

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