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DVD ~ Patrick Swayze
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  • Actors: Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach, Cynthia Rhodes, Jack Weston
  • Directors: Emile Ardolino
  • Writers: Eleanor Bergstein
  • Producers: Doro Bachrach, Eleanor Bergstein, Linda Gottlieb, Mitchell Cannold, Steven Reuther
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Columbia Tri-Star Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 2 Jul 2001
  • Run Time: 100 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004YA8P
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,775 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Dirty Dancing [DVD] [1987]

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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



DVD Description

DVD Special Features:

Learn to Dirty Dance
Audio Commentary from Creator "Eleanor Bergstein"
Filmographies
Closed Captioned English Subtitles
Trailer

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the girl's night in!, 10 May 2004
By Z. OConnor "tantezoe" (Ireland) - See all my reviews
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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.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!!, 11 Jan 2002
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This review is from: Dirty Dancing (1987) [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This is one of my absolute all time favourites and I still can't figure out why!! Is it the great music, corny dialogue, fantastic moves, Patrick Swayze's back, or could it be simply that I do enjoy a good old cheesy, "the good guys always win", predictable Hollywood ending. The storyline will definitely not test the old grey matter with vague symbolic inferences nor will it enthrall you with artistic direction and camera techniques, but if you're wanting a wet and miserable Sunday afternoon, "nothing else to watch on telly" kind of movie then this is it.
It's a must for everyone's video collection....you may even want to try out the moves yourself after you've watched it enough times!!
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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I wanna dance!!!, 20 Feb 2003
By Lisabeth Vefall "Liz" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dirty Dancing (1987) [VHS] (VHS Tape)
It's starts as a cute story about Baby, who's name is really Francis, who is on holiday with her rich parents and her older sister. There she meets a dancer, Johnny, played by the handsome Patrick Swayze, and there's an imidiate attraction between them. When his dancepartner, Penny, gets pragnent, Baby sees this as her chance to "make the world a better place" and voluenteers to take the place as Johnny's partner in a dance contest. There's lots of hard work and dancing ahead, where Johnny is trying his best to learn Baby how do dance. But they represent two different social circles, Johnny's poor and Baby's rich, and that is meant to cause trouble...

I don't know how many times I've watched this movie, but no matter how many times I'll watch it, I know I'll still love it and keep it among my favourites. Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze has a chemistry you will notice right away. It does look like they're having the time of their lives! And in addition, the music and the dancing will take your breath away!
I highly recommend it to everyone. One thing's for sure... I would love to learn how to dance like that!!!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased
I was very pleased with this dvd however I didnt realise the subtitles would be in german!It worked very well and wasnt faulty and it also arrived on time.
Published 12 days ago by M. Phelan

1.0 out of 5 stars Perfect entertainment.
If you love the dance, this is the film for you. Don't be concerned about the acting, the dancing and music are exquisite and a sheer joy. Read more
Published 25 days ago by L. J. Dell

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful fiilm
Bought as replacement for mislaid original , For all Patrick Swayze fans its a must have .Great film,great music RIP Patrick.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Moira Litke

3.0 out of 5 stars Delivery took a while...
I made a mistake when ordering this, I thought I was ordering a DVD! Aside from that, the delivery took a week from the day of ordering and the packaging was good, the video is in... Read more
Published 2 months ago by L. Rickaby

5.0 out of 5 stars Nobody puts Baby in the corner
Dirty Dancing is one of the original chick flicks, considered by many females to be a classic. Launched in 1987 this film was a big box office hit and has continued to grow in... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Maggie1981

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick service
The DVD was ordered for a present for a lady who had wanted a copy for a long time. The delivery was so quick that I was able to send it on double quick where it was very... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Judy Munday

5.0 out of 5 stars The most romantic movie
this is so romantic, to be watched with the girls, nice comfy food and wine.
Published 8 months ago by Jessica

3.0 out of 5 stars Not too dirty but a bit more dirt needed in the script!
Dirty Dancing is a movie that is hyped up to the limit. It is recognised as one of the best chick-flicks and has somehow entered the books as a classic that you simply have to... Read more
Published 15 months ago by A. Lalor

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Kept Original
This movie is amazing the music and the dancing. People buy this and be amazed. Value for money 5 Stars
Published on 24 Sep 2007 by Shadow: The Reviewer

2.0 out of 5 stars Guys Review
This is definately a girls only film. As a guy i saw this and thought to myself, ok this is a film about a fairly unattractive couple getting it on and learning to dance. Read more
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