Absolute classic!

Rating: 9/10 (26 February 2007)

"Dirty Dancing" from 1987 is an absolute classic of a movie. I don't see how anyone can NOT love this film. It is definitely one of the best 80s classic romantic comedies. Sure, it's typical, predictable, and has all the typical 80s dialogue, but it is so much fun to watch and highly enjoyable. Jennifer Grey plays Frances "Baby" Houseman, a shy young woman who dreams of joining the Peace Corps and goes on vacation with her parents and older sister to a spa/camp. There she meets Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze), the sexy older dance instructor. She becomes his dancing partner when his usual partner has to drop out due to an unexpected pregnancy. And as he's teaching her the new dance moves, they fall in love. Of course you love the romance in the film, but it's the dancing that makes the film most enjoyable. Every scene where Johnny is teaching Baby the dance moves is great. They're funny, sweet, and romantic. Makes you want to learn to dance! And if you're a woman it sure makes you want to have Johnny as an instructor! And then of course the climax. The final, main dance scene at the end is the highlight of the film. If you don't love seeing Johnny and Baby dance right on key then you don't' love this film! It is so exciting to watch and makes you want to be her! I think it's amazing how, from watching this film, you would never guess that Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey hated each other during filming. Their chemistry is amazing in this film! I absolutely love "Dirty Dancing" and it is definitely a classic. Definitely one of my favorites. Thank you for reading my review!