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As with Grease (1978) and Footloose (1984) before it, Dirty Dancing was a cultural phenomenon that now plays more like camp. That very campiness, though, is part of its biggest charm. And if the dancing in the movie doesn't seem particularly "dirty" by today's standards--or 1987's--it does take place in an era (the early '60s) when it would have. Frances "Baby" Houseman (Jennifer Grey, daughter of ageless hoofer Joel Grey), vacationing in the Catskills with her family one summer, falls under the sway (as it were) of dance instructor Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze). Baby is a pampered pup, but Johnny is a man of the world. Baby's father Jake can't see the basic decency in greaser Johnny that she can. It should come as no surprise to find that Baby, who can be as immature as her name, learns more about love and life--and dancing--from free-spirited Johnny than traditionalist Jake. Dirty Dancing spawned two successful soundtracks, a short-lived TV series and a stage musical. It may be predictable, but Grey and Swayze have chemistry, charisma and all the right moves. It's a sometimes silly movie with occasionally mind-boggling dialogue--"No one puts Baby in a corner!"--that nonetheless carries an underlying message about tolerance and is filled with the kind of exuberant spirit that is hard for even the most cynical to resist. Not that they would ever admit it. --Kathy Fennessy
On the DVD: The information outlined on the package makes the special features appear very appealing: you too could "Learn to Dirty Dance". However, all the DVD actually teaches you is how to move from side to side with a slow "cha cha cha"--not exactly "dirty". Other additional features include the obligatory scene selection and a directors commentary from Eleanor Bergstein, offers interesting snippets of trivia, but overall is dull and stuttering. There's also the original theatrical trailer plus a very poor selection of filmographies for the cast and crew which (none of whom aside from Swayze ever amounted to much) which is difficult to read due to the italic scrawl they insist on using across the whole features section. That being said with a 1.78:1 ratio and Dolby Digital 5.1 this release is the closest you will get to reliving those 1980s school discos and back-seat cinema rows. --Nikki Disney
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Patrick Swayze, Garry Goodrow, Neal Jones, Lonny Price, Jennifer GreyDirector: Emile Ardolino
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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By M. C. Batson
Format:DVD
This is amazing. I have loved this film for long as I can remember and can barely believe that it is 20 years old!! It is still as fresh as it was when it came out 20 years ago and it's one of those films that you can watch time and time again without getting bored with it.
Great storyline, great characters, great actors and great music make this film one of the best films from the last 20 years.
The 20th Anniversary Edition is good. It has bonus features that you won't get anywhere else with interviews from the two main characters/actors as well as original auditions and lots more. Worth buying even if you own the original version before for the extra alone it's worth it.
Great storyline, great characters, great actors and great music make this film one of the best films from the last 20 years.
The 20th Anniversary Edition is good. It has bonus features that you won't get anywhere else with interviews from the two main characters/actors as well as original auditions and lots more. Worth buying even if you own the original version before for the extra alone it's worth it.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By Z. OConnor
Format:DVD
Myself and several of my classmates skipped school one afternoon and went into the city to see this flick. At the age of 13, this was the perfect film about defying your parents and finding first, forbidden, love.
Patrick Swayze, with his tight jeans and bouffant hair, was just a God. We all wanted to be Baby - in fact, if I remember correctly, I wanted to have his babies!! I had a list of names written out and everything - cringe!!
Myself and those same classmates still watch this movie regularly - with tonnes of popcorn and chocolates, for that perfect chick's night in.
This time around though, there are as many laughs as swoons. The dialogue is sooooo cheezy. 'When are you goin' to tell your Paw that I'm your man?!' and of course the wonderful play/pause/rewind 'Nobody puts Baby in a corner' that always has us in hysterics. I also love the end 'spontaneous' dance sequence, where everyone knows the steps, and Baby is left sashaying on the stage, alone, grinning like a muppet.
Now I look at the movie with an adult's eye, and I realise that really Baby would have tired of Johnny within a week, because apart from being damn sexy, he was also plain dumb. But it's great to revisit that time in your life when all you wanted from a movie was escapism, some good toons, and a big slice of beefcake!
Ah, the memories.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Margaret
Format:Blu-ray
I absolutely love this movie. Has been one of my all time favourite chick flicks. But there is no difference from dvd to blu ray with this item.
This is not blu ray quality. It's normal dvd quality, in fact the transfer is so bad at times the image is blurred and fuzzy on the edges. The company who transferred this to blu ray should be sacked!!! Due to the poor Blu Ray quality, I give this one star.
This is not blu ray quality. It's normal dvd quality, in fact the transfer is so bad at times the image is blurred and fuzzy on the edges. The company who transferred this to blu ray should be sacked!!! Due to the poor Blu Ray quality, I give this one star.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this film
Got this DVD as a replacement for a video that had got chewed as this is a film very much to my liking
Published 2 days ago by Mrs. L. West
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still enjoyable.
Saw this years ago but still enjoy the music and the dancing. Okay, so it's teenage stuff full of sentiment and angst, but hey, a little escapism doesn't hurt! Read more
Published 3 days ago by M. Hindson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dirty Dancing
Brilliant film which will never age. Patrick Swaaze will live on forever because of this movie. Can be watched over and over again.
Published 3 days ago by helenoftroy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gift
Bought for someone who had never seen the film! Ive no idea if she likes it. Nothing more to say about this fab film.
Published 5 days ago by Nix
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!
Dirty Dancing is a classic chick flick... it was probably my first when I was a teeneager and I still love it! Bought as a replacment for the Video I had!
Published 12 days ago by TamzUK
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dirty Dancing ... how could it score less than 5 stars?!!
I saw the stage show with my parents a few weeks ago and they must be the only two people left in the world who haven't already seen the film - so I thought I would buy them the... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Aliphant1964
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great film
Moving from video to DVD's and needed this one for my collection. Watched frequently - great music - great actors
Published 15 days ago by Jenni Stephens
3.0 out of 5 stars
Old movies
Surprising how your memory plays tricks. Not a great story nowadays but the small cost was well worth it for the music.
Published 22 days ago by Cleo
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Mrs bought this!
Whaty is she doing buying things like this, should have recoded it off the telly!! Oh well since it is a classic perhaps there's nothing like having your own copy in the draw with... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. V. C. Jordan
5.0 out of 5 stars
great film
great film, one of those type of films which you can watch over and over again. Would recommend to others
Published 1 month ago by mrs emma vamplew
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