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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 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
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The summer of 1963 innocent 17-year-old Baby (Grey) vacations with her parents at a Catskills resort. One evening she is drawn to the staff quarters by stirring music. There she meets Johnny, the hotel dance instructor, who is as experienced as Baby is naive. Baby soon becomes Johnnys pupil in dance and love.
Rate Points :4.5
Binding :DVD
Brand :Lions Gate
Label :Lions Gate
Manufacturer :Lions Gate
MPN :LGED21277D
ProductGroup :DVD
Studio :Lions Gate
Publisher :Lions Gate
UPC :012236212775
EAN :0012236212775
Price :$14.98USD
Lowest Price :$7.38USD
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