Closed minds come in many forms

Rating: 10/10 (29 July 2007)

I have seen well over a thousand movies to date, yet I never gave Dirty Dancing a chance. It's a "click flick," right? On a quiet Sunday morning I watched this film and I'm really glad I did. It's a really great, inspiring firm that holds up well to time - 20 years later I found everything to be very compelling and pertinent.
First of all, Jerry Orbach kicks ass. That just needed to be said. Jennifer Grey does a solid job, but Swayze carries the day. This character-driven plot line is relatable and wholly interesting. All in all, I found myself thoroughly engaged.
Finally, it even prompted a bit of introspection - if I'm so reticent to dance, what makes me any different from the obstinate, prudish old man? I'll close with this line, one of the real 80's classics: "Nobody puts Baby in the corner." For what this film is: 10/10