Dirty Dancing (DVD)

When Emile Ardolino started his first day as Director of Dirty Dancing, neither he nor anyone involvedcould know what a smash hit and household name the film they were making would become. A highly-quoted film, and one that virtually launched an already popular Patrick Swayze into the showbiz frontline, erupted with a bang onto our screens, with a great storyline, and a cast that just fits perfectly. The Plot In the Summer of 1963, the Houseman family decide to visit Catskill Mountains holiday resort. 17 year old Francis 'Baby' Houseman, is about to have the time of her life when she is enrolled in dance lessons by her father and the manager of the ...  Read the complete review

The phenomenom of Dirty Dancing has always been a precarious one. Visually, it hasn't aged well, and it didn't even look that great when it was first released. But for some reason, it has taken on a legendary status that may well come close to matching the success of Grease. Perhaps its the exceptional soundtrack, or maybe its just the simple age old tale of forbidden love that appeals to people across the board. Whatever the source of its success, it recently got a well documented re-release complete with a mass of extra's and a 20th anniversary celebratory soundtrack. When Baby attends a family vacation at Kellermonts Holiday Camp, she meets dance ...  Read the complete review

Well another great little pressie from Santa this year was my Dirty Dancing DVD. I am a massive fan of this film and never miss it when it is shown on the TV. STORY The film is set in the summer of 1963. 'Baby' Frances Houseman and her family are on their holiday staying at a holiday resort in the Catskill Mountains. Baby takes no interest in the holiday resorts activities and really starts to enjoy her holiday when she stumbles upon the staff quarters and sees a whole new side to life. She walks into a dance party and gets to meet Johnny, the resorts dance teacher. She soon learns that she cannot dance and has no ...  Read the complete review

The plot ------------- This is set in the summer of 1963, seventeen-year-old Frances "Baby" Houseman is on holiday with her wealthy, family at Kellerman's. Baby is somewhat different to her sister Lisa and they both have different outlooks on life, and what they want to do with their futures. She has been named the first woman to hold a position in the U.S. Cabinet. Baby's father, Jake saved the resort owners Max's life and Max has been trying for years to get him up on his mountain. One evening, Baby goes for a walk and that is when she first sees Johnny Castle, the dance instructor, you can see from her face she instantly likes him. ...  Read the complete review

This is such a classic film! one to watch with girl friends, the dancing is so awesome in it and the soundtrack rocks too. although the costumes and acting can seen out dated it is still a good film. this is a feel good film, which will have you dancing in your seat or off it! Patrick Swazye is not my perfect looking guy but as a dancer he is awesome! The plot is not too amazing but it moves along ok. It is a good film to watch because you don't have to really think at all as you watch it. it is quite simply a film that every girl should watch, if you can convince your boyfriend to watch it with you too, that is even better! It just leaves you feeling that everything is ...  Read the complete review