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Even I love this movie...

2008-09-02
This movie was made in 1987...I was born in 1986... and it is hands down one of my very favourite movies. It's even greater to update it for us, the "microwave generation" and I like that I have it on hand whenever I want to watch it.

Very bad Blu Ray transfer

2008-08-31
I like the movie. But this recording is terrible.
It is NOT 1080p, and the sound is mostly mono.

Wow!

2008-08-26
What's not to love? I'm so glad to have one of my favorite movies in DVD. The anniversry edition is just a bonus.

Not quite a camp classic, not quite a musical, but close enough

2008-08-14
When this movie came out it spawned a hype unlike anything I'd seen before or since. Full of notable quotables ("No one puts Baby in a corner"), having not one but two successful soundtracks (one even featuring the one and only published vocal talents of Patrick Swayze the star of the movie!), and a semi camp classic that the famous 80s movies would go down in history for. Looking back brings so many memories, and so much silliness.

Jennifer Grey plays Baby, a nice Jewish girl who is vacationing with her family in the Catskill mountains. I can't imagine, even in the times that this movie was set in, that any gal would tolerate being called Baby by her family, let alone be introduced and allow strangers to call her Baby as well, but I guess that was the point. There she falls for Johnny, the sexy swaggering bad boy of the entertainment staff who dances his way into her innocent, sheltered heart. Just a little idealistic, just a little far fetched, but just enough of a fantasy to keep things lite and airy.

There werea plethora of subplots (the sister in her own infatuation with the waiter, Johnny's partner needing the abortion, the inevitable confrontation between Baby's father and Johnny, etc.). The song and dance routines were spaced out in between enough dialogue and plot development to make it otherwise a musical, but not quite. It's just cheesy enough to make everyone like it.

Dirty dancing

2008-07-28
I enjoyed having in my home when ever I wanted to watch it.
It's a great movie

No one puts baby in a corner

2008-07-05
The summer of 1963 innocent 17-year-old Baby (Grey) vacations with her parents at a Catskill's resort. One evening she is drawn to the staff quarters by stirring music. There she meets Johnny the hotel dance instructor who is as experienced as Baby is naive. Baby soon becomes Johnny's pupil in dance and love.Special Features: DISC ONE: Commentary with Writer/ Co-Producer Eleanor Bergstein Trivia Track Newly Remastered Audio DISC TWO: DIRTY DANCING with Patrick Swayze Tribute to Jerry Orbach Deleted Scenes Alternate Scenes Extended Scenes Outtakes Original Screen Tests Multi Angle Dance Sequences The Classic Story on Stage Interactive Photo Gallery Jennifer Grey Interview Eleanor Bergstein Interview Kenny Ortega Interview Emile Ardolino Tribute "Hungry Eyes" Music Video "She's Like The Wind" Music Video "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" Music Video TrailersSystem Requirements:Running Time: 105 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: PG - 13 UPC: 012236212775 Manufacturer No: 21277

Dirty Dancing (20th Anniversary Edition)

2008-05-31
Dirty Dancing (20th Anniversary Edition)
I have the VHS & a recorded copy of Dirty Dancing. Boy does this DVD do the movie justice. Also have a Cassette that I play in the car & CD in the House. I can watch this movie over & over again & still cry, laugh & get up and dance. The 2nd DVD of interviews & etc. is absolutely the greatest. Patrick Swayze is the only male that could have pulled off the "Jimmy Dean" & "Soft Touch Stud" actor! What an actor he is. With Jennifer Grey as his Partner, what could go wrong? The Tribute to Jerry was superb as well. It is a must for anyone that likes Motown - 60's Music & Dancing even if it isn't Dirty.... If you haven't seen this Movie shame on you, get it and enjoy. How refreshing, no guns or drugs or killings...

Very nice edition!

2008-04-29
This DVD edition is absolutely beautiful! I haven't watched the movie yet, but I sure do love the package!

Superb transfer to DVD--20th Anniversary Edition

2008-04-25
If you collect DVDs you probably already know that the picture/audio quality of older films that are transferred to DVD is hit or miss. The 20th Anniversay edition of "Diry Dancing" is definitely a hit. The picture and sound quality are simply outstanding! On my 46-inch high definition TV with my Toshiba 1080p HD DVD--the picture and sound are stunning! The picture is crystal clear and sharp and the colors are rich and vibrant. This movie did not look this good in theaters in 1987, when it was first released. The picture has been enhanced for large, wide screen TVs--so there are no annoying black zones (bars) on the top or the sides of the screen. It fills the whole screen. I still cannot believe that this is a regular DVD, not a high definition edition. It looks and sounds as good as my HD DVDs.

Dirty Dancing

2008-04-23
The dancing and the music overshadow the well-worn storyline in the classic Patrick Dempsey flick. A movie to be enjoyed over and over again for the dancing and the music.