Dirty Dancing (Ultimate Edition) Best Review
Fans of "Dirty Dancing" seem to get hooked on it, and if you're like me, there's no such thing as watching it too many times. There's a reason why this sleeper took off, and has remained a staple in the coming-of-age genre since its release.
This film remains my personal favorite, and the 20th Anniversary Edition has it all in terms of what was going on behind the scenes, screen tests, different versions of some of the scenes, some with additional footage that was edited out, as well as scenes that were not included in the film. The extra information on this edition highlights what it took to come up with the final version of the film, and watching the extra footage enhances our understanding of the characters we've loved, as well as the story, while showcasing the expertise of the editors in knowing what to leave out. It's an engaging, entertaining view of what gave us the final version of "Dirty Dancing" that has endured.
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Dirty Dancing (Ultimate Edition) Overview
In 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.
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As with Grease (1978) and Footloose (1984) before it, Dirty Dancing was a cultural phenomenon that now plays more like camp. That very campiness, though, is part of its biggest charm. And if the dancing in the movie doesn't seem particularly "dirty" by today's standards--or 1987's--it does take place in an era (the early '60s) when it would have. Frances "Baby" Houseman (Jennifer Grey, daughter of ageless hoofer Joel Grey) has been vacationing in the Catskills with her family for many years. Uneventfully. One summer, she falls under the sway (as it were) of dance instructor Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze). Baby is a pampered pup, but Johnny is a man of the world. Baby's father, Jake (Law and Order's Jerry Orbach), can't see the basic decency in greaser Johnny that she can. It should come as no surprise to find that Baby, who can be as immature as her name, learns more about love and life--and dancing--from free-spirited Johnny than traditionalist Jake.
Dirty Dancing spawned two successful soundtracks, a short-lived TV series, and a stage musical. It may be predictable, but Grey and Swayze have chemistry, charisma, and all the right moves. It's a sometimes silly movie with occasionally mind-boggling dialogue--"No one puts Baby in a corner!"--that nonetheless carries an underlying message about tolerance and is filled with the kind of exuberant spirit that's hard for even the most cynical to resist. Not that they'd ever admit it. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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Customer Reviews
Great Film! - Michele Zerbe - Indiana
I cannot believe I waited until my 20's to see this movie! I think it's a classic and a must for any dance enthusiast. :)
ultimate is not 20th anniversary edition - Margo - Fort Myers, FL USA
i wish id known there was such a difference between the versions, so beware. i got the ultimate--but it is not. saw the newer one in a store and it has many extras that ultimate does not. i am ordering the 20th ann. one--NOT on blu ray--and donating the ultimate to the library.
AVOID THIS BLU-RAY~ - R. Casper - Boise, ID USA
First, the movie, the story, the characters are all wonderful, they get 5 stars. This Blu-ray, it gets a 1 star (I wish I could give it less). A common issue with early blu-ray discs are lack of qualtiy. The color, graininess and "WIDESCREEN" on this Blu-ray are all a joke. Talking to the people who did the work on this Blu-ray; if you're going to transfer garbage then all you're going to get is 1080p, hi-def garbage! Whoever did the work on this Blu-ray release does not know what they are doing and most likely did not care. The skin tones go from just OK to bright pink and even orange (we're talking skin tones that would make an Oompa-loompa jealous). The transfer is also dark, lacking all the great details that the movie is known for, leaving those of us who watch this film with a less than full (forget about "BEYOUND HIGH DEFINITION") experience. The graininess on every version of this film is bad and this Blu-Ray is no exception, it is very distracting. Then, finally, the "WIDESCREEN" part of my review, the back of the Blu-ray tells us that it is 16x9 or 1.85.1 - DUH! The thing is Blu-ray, of course it is widescreen! Not to mention that they stretched the whole thing, the people look like they've all been on a mid-evil torture device.
My advice is to stick with the "Ultimate" version of the movie on DVD and watch it though your Blu-ray player's up-converter feature. You will end up with a much more enjoyable experience
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