Very good movie

Rating: 8/10 (9 July 2006)

I normally don't watch romantic, sentimental movies, but Dirty Dancing is so much more.
The story centers around characters who grow and learn, and who you really empathize with.
Add to this the performances of Swayze and Grey. They both did an excellent job, as did the supporting cast. I read another review here which said that the two actors really didn't care much for each other. If this is indeed true, then double kudos for their on screen chemistry.
Who would think that two people who didn't like each other could generate such chemistry. I guess that IS acting :-)
Jennifer Grey was about 27 when this film was made, but she looked at least 10 years younger (braces and all), which I thought was fascinating. And her performance was heartfelt.
Also, kudos for the writers and Patrick Swayze. It would've been so easy to have his character as a two dimensional "hunk/stud" with no brains, but instead he gives a a performance that's both macho and sensitive (which is probably the reason why women went "gaga "for him).
Another plus is the storyline. It dealt with subjects like abortion, which was especially taboo back in the early 60's, and a young girl's coming of age, by seeing what life was like outside of her sheltered upper middle class upbringing.
And, need I say, the ending dance sequence was DYNAMITE! I have no doubt, in a dance contest, Swayze could probably give John Travolta and Christopher Walken a run for their money.
The signature song brings back memories for me.
All in all, a very good movie.