Blog 346- Dirty Dancing (1987)
Oh what a classic. When I was a kid, my sister and I wore this VHS out. So this movie was a little bit of a cheat because I’ve seen it so many times but I just couldn’t resist. I believe this film was shot as an independent film that when it came out into theaters became a blockbuster hit. If you can’t already tell, I’m a sucker for love stories and this one tops my list. A young and pre-nose job Jennifer Grey plays “Baby” Houseman who goes on vacation with her family to a mountain resort where she meets rebellious dance instructor Johnny Castle (Patrick Swazye). Baby and Johnny become closer when Johnny’s dance partner is forced to miss a dance performance to have an abortion. Johnny teaches Baby how to dance and rebel, and Baby teaches Johnny how to love. (corny I know). I love, love, love this movie. What can I say, “I had the time of my life.”
