Product: Dirty Dancing (1987)
Rating: 5.0
The Movie That Forever Changed My View Of Patrick Swayze
Prior to Dirty Dancing, I've only seen Patrick in Red Dawn and Uncommon Valor where I found his acting marginal at best and his look somewhat common. I had no intention of seeing this movie when, as a teen, my mom dragged me kicking and screaming to the movie theatre. After Johnny and Penny danced their mambo together I was hooked and have loved him ever since. He was simply to die for! There is just something so sensually mouthwatering about a man trained in dance and who would have though Patrick Swayze could dance or act? Yes he does do a decent job acting in this movie. Turns out he's been doing the wrong type of films. Its too bad he hasn't done more dancing/romantic lead acting, as it seems to fit his brooding demeanor and look very well.Simply one of the best movies out there. Great theme, great look, great dancing, great music, not to mention one of the most beautiful, tender love stories on film. Don't believe me? Watch the movie again very carefully. Watch how Johnny carasses Baby and how he looks at her, not only during the love scenes. It seemed that he loved her so much it hurt. The chemistry between the two was so perfect. I won't even start on the seduction dance, especially the "penetration" scene. I admit this movie sparked a 20 year fantasy of dancing the Mambo with Patrick. Of course he'd have to teach me first.Its very obvious that a lot of love went into the making of this film and it looked beautiful for such a constrained budget. I thank the producer for never giving up on the project, for the actors, the dancers and everyone else involved. Thanks for giving us the time of our lives.