Dirty Dancing starring Patrick
Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Thomas
Cannold, Max Cantor, Charles Honi
Coles
Dirty Dancing
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 doesnt seem particularly dirty by todays standards--or 1987s--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)
has been vacationing in the Catskills with her family for many years.
Uneventfully. One summer, she 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. Babys father, Jake (Law and Orders Jerry
Orbach), cant 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. Its 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 thats hard for even the most cynical to resist. Not that
theyd ever admit it. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
This was a wonderful movie about a young woman (played by Jennifer
Grey) who learns the way of the world and has fun while learning to dance
under the free spirit of Johnny Castle's character (played by Patrick
Swayze). This movie really captured the natural dancing and acting talent
that both Jennifer and Patrick have. I remember some time ago (it was
either 2007 or 2008) when the E series channel featured a special on the
characters from the "Dirty Dancing" movie. It mentioned about Jennifer
Grey having had cosmetic surgery done. Admittedly, it is just my personal
opinion but observing Jennifer's beauty in the movie made me think that it
was unnecessary to alter her appearance. When I watched the movie I
thought that she was naturally beautiful. Her and Patrick had strong
chemistry on the screen as playing dancers who have a zest for life. This is
a very fun dancing movie with many wonderful and uplifting songs such as
"She's Like the Wind" (by the late great Patrick Swayze) and "Time of my
life". Yes, this movie may be from the 80's but it is definitely a movie to
watch and savor like you would your favorite popsicle that evokes good
times and exciting times.
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