I just saw the American remake of "Shall We Dansu?". Just as I expected, overly explicating and doesn't contain the same bittersweet melancholy of the original. A fleshed out wife character courtesy of the always immaculate Sarandon gives the film an extra oomph that suits the tone of the American remake. An extra offspring didn't really bring much, but quite a decent enough replica in narrative and character mannerisms (except for that one bit with Chic).

About the overly explicating part, the end was stretched showing the stories of each of the character after the final dance with Paulina, including a very unnecessary prelude that I can only guess was to make clear to the audience that John did not harbour any feelings for Paulina.

I think I might have been too harsh anyway, if it slavishly followed the original, I'd have scoffed. And when it didn't, I sneer. I never thought I'd say this, but Jennifer Lopez was so underused.