Review of Dirty Dancing (1987) by Joe L — 23 Nov 2012
A neverending classic. It's always the right time to watch "Dirty Dancing" and it doesn't matter if this is the first time or the 50th time you watch it: the movie stays fresh and entertaining. I just love the characters, the way they're written and acted out --- Johnny Castle and Frances "Baby" Houseman will stay forever in movies history, also because they've been magnifically portraied by Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. It's really surprising to see how Grey manages to "change" and improve her dancing performances throughout the movie.
It's beautifully written. It's set out of time and out of space -- well, it's 1963 and in the Carolinas, but that's not such a significant detail... I love its soundtrack. It always goes perfectly with the related scene in the movie. The people who made this movie put love and passion in it and you can clearly see it because the final product is absolutely great. I'll never get tired of watching it.
"Dirty Dancing" isn't just about dancing. And it's not just a love story. So don't make the same mistake I did for over 20 years in skipping it: just give it a shot. You might be surprised by how much you might like it. I surely was.
This review of Dirty Dancing (1987) was written by Joe L on 23 Nov 2012.
Dirty Dancing has generally received positive reviews.
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