Overall rating: 4.7647057 / 5 from 34 reviews.
This limited edition Blu-ray set features two films by Masayuki Suo, 'Fancy Dance' and 'Sumo Do, Sumo Don't', both receiving positive acclaim. The set includes special features such as introductions by the director and archival interviews with actors. It is a must-have for fans of independent cinema.
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"Suo Duo: Two Films by Masayuki Suo is a charming showcase of early work from Masayuki Suo, blending humor, warmth, and a keen eye for everyday life. The films have a light, observational style that feels both playful and sincere, offering a glimpse of the voice he would later refine. It’s an easy, enjoyable watch that highlights his talent for finding heart in simple, human moments."
"I liked the premise of Fancy Dance more than the film itself, but Sumo Do Sumo Don't was excellent. A genuinely funny and interesting feel good movie. As for the art on the slipcover, it's real low effort."
"Sumo Do, Sumo Dont is very fun college sports comedy! Fancy Dance was also enjoyed. I love this set!"
"This duo set as well as Devil Fetus/Her Vengeance are a really fun thing I’ve never had before. Usually duo sets have the posters sized down to fit on the front cover, but this is the ideal way go do it. With a slipcover! The hardest part is deciding which side to face forward."
"This was mostly a blind buy, but I had seen the trailer for Sumo Do, Sumo Don't, so I had an idea of what to expect. After viewing both, I enjoyed them both completely. They were both very similar in the story line and the use of humor throughout. In Fancy Dance, a young man goes to train at a Buddhist temple against his will to make his father happy. He hates everything about but eventually discovers he has grown to appreciate the experience and stays on even longer in the end. Similarly, in Sumo Do, Sumo Don't, a young man reluctantly joins a Sumo team and eventually learns to really enjoy it in the end. So, yeah, similar plots but different situations and two charming movies overall."
"Two feel-good films packed with energy. Loved it."
"A two-pack release of director Masayuki Suo movies, both of which showcase some genuinely fun-loving humor and energy. Sumo Do, Sumo Don't in particular is a fabulously enjoyable underdog sports comedy. Fancy Dance has some cultural barriers to get to the comedy, if you're not privvy to Buddhism and Buddhist monk training. Still both are solid and I'm glad I bought this set."
"Fantastic double feature. Not as excellent as „Shall we dance“ but overall 2x great films from Suo. Beautiful slipcover artwork"
"Shall We Dance? is like a lot of folks the sole real crossover for this director. However it's always worth it to explore beyond the mainstream to see if anything else from a filmography appeals. So here is your chance!"
"Two comedies from Masayaki Suo that precipitated his rise to fame with Shall We Dance? They share a lot of DNA, in terms of cast, story elements and themes, but I see that more as an interesting aspect of his filmmaking evolution and less as a detriment. Funny, ranging from profound to fart jokes, and with a lot of heart."
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