Dirty Dancing (DVD, 2003, 2-Disc Set, Two Disc Ultimate Edition)

It is awfully hard not to get swept up into the nostalgic heat and sentiment of this unabashedly, and well-done, teen romance. It is, by turns, sexy, funny, melodramatic, jamming (what with that soundtrack chock full of some of the best pop hits of the 60s mixed with a few great new songs) and campy. Yet the overriding feeling of melancholy and wistfulness, portrayed with real talent by Jennifer Grey, as the perfect Baby, transforms this movie into something lasting, something to really love. Cynthia Rhodes is absolutely riveting -- as usual -- in the second female lead; she is a spectacular dancer and electrifying whenever she is on the screen. The aching feeling of first true love/lust/whatever it may be called, here directed at Patrick Swayze, who is by the way an excellent dancer, comes to full flower at a Poconos resort. We are treated to the transformation of our young heroine and any number of delightful musical numbers, capped off by the irresistibly romantic Time Of My Life -- that feeling of moving through a romance that has somehow changed your life is captured with a rare sweetness, and it stays with you. A "CLASSIC" that has stood the test of time & deserves to be in your DVD collection.

Wonderful Movie even better with this collection of extras on the second disc.
# Actors: Kelly Bishop, Jane Brucker, Thomas Cannold, Max Cantor, Charles 'Honi' Coles
# Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
# Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), English (Dolby Digital 5.1 EX), English (DTS ES 6.1)
# Subtitles: English, Spanish
# Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
# Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
# Number of discs: 2
# Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
# Studio: Lions Gate
# DVD Release Date: December 9, 2003
# Run Time: 105 minutes

I'd not watched Dirty Dancing for a few years ... but recently I realized I could not find my DVD, so I ordered another off Ebay. I'm glad I did! I forgot about the innocence and nostalgia the movie brought me, never mind that I could get lost in Patrick Swayze's character each and every time I watched Dirty Dancing! The story is sweet. The music is perfect and bolsters each and every emotion the viewer needs to appreciate the time/era and what the characters are feeling. Since buying the movie again a few weeks ago, I've watched it at least a dozen times. **sigh** Any movie that can keep my attention over and over, and over again, is worth adding to a permanent collection! It was brilliant how the director leads the viewer up to the moment of intimacy and shows just enough "foreplay" to make every woman wish she were in Swayze's arms !! No R-rated stuff was needed to get the point across. One of my all-time faves!

"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.

I love this movie. It shows such talent in both acting and performance. It has a good story which definately holds one's interest. Patrick Swatze had a great gift of dancing and working with his co-actors. All which brings the story to life!
Patrick has always been a favorite actor of mine. I love dancing and romance. this movie has both and also, much drama.
An excellent movie and will be forever. Patrick will always be remembered by all for his great talent and the many movies he made. He will be greatly missed. He left this world far to early leaving a legacy behind.
I believe this movie will become a classic. I bought this movie to be in my collection because it is one that many of people I know love. I would recommend anyone to buy it. I got it at a really good price and very happy with my purchase.