One of the most memorable films of the 1980's.

Rating: 8/10 (31 January 2006)

When a 17 year old teen (Jennifer Grey) on the verge becoming a young woman. When she spins three weeks with her parents (The late:Jerry Orbach and Kelly Bishop) and her sister (Jane Brucker). When she meets with a Rhythm and Blues dancers (Patrick Swayze and Cynthia Rhodes). She becomes fascinated by their dance techniques and she slowly falls in love with the male dancer.
Directed by the late:Emile Ardolino (Sister Act) made an enjoyable, entertaining, sensual love story that focus on the early sixties. This was one of the most popular feel good movies ever made during 1980's. The film has an terrific soundtrack but this movie oddest charm that some of the music is from 1980's. But it's works surprisingly well in the 1960's setting of this film.
The Collector's Edition from the 1999 DVD Artisan Edition. DVD has an fine non-anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) transfer and an good digitally remastered-Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. DVD has an entertaining commentary track by the screenwriter:Eleanor Bregstein, Behind the Scenes featurettes, music videos, a campy Dirty Dancing "Live in Concert" and more. This film won the Oscar for Best Song "(I've Had) the Time of my Life". Followed by a Prequel! (****/*****).