Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing

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Dirty Dancing

2017
Movie
130 min
English

Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle, and nothing is ever the same for anyone in the Houseman family.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users58%
Director: Wayne BlairGenres: Drama, Music, Romance

Plot Summary

In the summer of 1963, Frances 'Baby' Houseman is on vacation with her family at the Kellerman's resort. While her father expects her to join the Peace Corps, Baby finds herself drawn to the resort's dance instructor, Johnny Castle, and the forbidden world of his working-class dance troupe. As they prepare for the resort's annual talent show, Baby and Johnny develop a passionate connection that defies social expectations and changes both of their lives.

Critical Reception

The 2017 remake of 'Dirty Dancing' received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding it to be an unnecessary and inferior rehash of the beloved 1987 original. While some acknowledged the performances of the lead actors, the film was criticized for its uninspired direction, weak script, and lack of the original's charm and energy. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many fans of the original expressing disappointment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the magic and chemistry of the original film.

  • Visually uninspired and fails to capture the iconic spirit of the 1987 classic.

  • The performances are adequate but cannot save a derivative and predictable storyline.

Google audience: Google users generally found the remake to be a pale imitation of the original. While some appreciated the updated choreography and the efforts of the cast, many felt the film missed the mark in terms of emotional connection and overall entertainment value, deeming it forgettable.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Actress Abigail Breslin, who plays Baby, is the great-granddaughter of actor and dancer Michael Ansara.

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TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

This is a remake of the original dirty dancing except it has better music. There's some better dancing too. My main issue with this movie is that the two main characters in my opinion don't mesh well together. They don't have good chemistry...

AusFem

AusFem

**BAD, BAD, BAD!** (SPOILER) You just can't help but compare this to the original. Johnny is no actor and Baby is no dancer. The lipsync was so noticeble it was annoying. The first scene back at staff quarters it looked like the ...