A project of love (5.0)

This is a beautiful love story. The dancing and the chemistry between them is beautiful to behold. I loved the movie! It's so sad that Patrick had to suffer so much in the end.

Powerful and In Relation to the book "The Time of My Life" It is important to watch (5.0)

The movie alone was phenominal; the dancing was like a breath of fresh air, as always the case when you see Patrick "Buddy" Swayze dance. He has the right looks (attitude), moves and finess, of only the best perfomers in the arts.
The storyline is more related to his life than you think; there are things in the movie that like me, you may have thought they were just part of the story, but if you read the book that he and his wife Lisa Niemi wrote "The Time Of My Life" you will learn that there are definite parts in the movie about Patrick that could not be just coincidence...for this reason I suggest that you buy both the book, (and I am not going to review that here) and the movie and then you may learn even more about Patrick and Lisa that you never knew.
Even if you are not a "Swayze" fan, but a fan of dance or ballet, you will love this movie....

One Last Dance (5.0)

One of the most powerful films I have seen ... 1st to set the record straight
Lisa Niemi wrote and directed this with Patrick Swayze ... he has had his films that he was the star .. Lisa shines and bring into the film the Love of Dance and the love they both had for each other and dance ... it is so moving that it would be a beautiful world if we all knew how to move so gracefully with each other as they danced in this film .. and what a tribute to " the love Story they enjoyed...

ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE ! (4.0)

Absolutely incredible dancing -- soulful. A bit fragmented at the beginning. Most viewers would benefit from more dialog rather than relying on movement to tell the story. If one is not a ballet dancer, he cannot grasp the artistic excellence of this film without viewing "Behind the Scenes" under "Special Features". Make sure you watch this FIRST so that you can appreciate the film. Then you will understand the story, characters, expertise, quality, depth and effort that went into this amazing project.

one last dance (5.0)

This man can dance! If you like dance movies with a story this is a classic. Sad to no longer have him around.If you liked Dirty dancing you should have this one in your library.

Road House (5.0)

The DVD is excellent. I received this dvd within 3 days. Wonderful Service.
Thank You Marie

It's last call... For action! (5.0)

This is Patrick Swayze at his best. This movie provides action, drama, tight sweatpants and great hairdos. What else can you ask for? He carries around his medical records to "save time" and they include a diagram of his body indicating all of his previous injuries. That is precisely why this movie kicks so much ass, and he repeatedly kicks people in the ass. Why don't you already own this? Why are you still reading? Buy it! Now! This review is making me want to watch it again.

Special features!, Sure! But only on the DVD! (3.0)

The awesome commentary tracks they recorded for this special release were sadly NOT on the Blu-Ray version of the film. If you want any of the good stuff you're stuck with the included DVD. So if you're in it for the special features and not just a high def picture, save a couple bucks and get the DVD only version.

Road House (5.0)

A cool-headed bouncer (with an NYU philosphy degree and a gift for martial arts) is hired to calm an extra-rowdy midwestern tavern. Along the way he falls in love with a beautiful doctor, and runs up against the local kingpin. Patrick Swayze is very good in this. It has a lot of good fight scenes and a good plot. An 80's classic.

Amazing movie (5.0)

So glad to have this in my collection,my favorite Patrick Swayze movie,its fun to watch he will be truly missed.

To Wong Foo: Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar (5.0)

To Wong Foo is a fantastically funny, endearing, lesson of life movie that will make you laugh and cry and feel great about the heroines in this film. Patrick Swayze is phenomenal in this role as a winning contest Drag Queen with Wesley Snipes. His graceful, fluid movements as a beauty drag queen completely denote his skills as a dancer. This movie is worth watching over and over again. It stands the test of time.

Love the movie! (5.0)

I love this movie! I live in Nebraska and biked on the Oak Creek Trail that passes right through Loma, Nebraska. The movie was filmed in Loma. How cool is that?
Any movie with Patrick Swayze is always excellent!

What is a Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? (5.0)

This film was extradinarily uplifting, positive, heartwarming and above all... a laugh riot!

Three (3) straight men (I don't know that as a fact myself) playing magnificent, glamorus drag queens with good hearts. They are stuck in a pathetic little backwoods town that has no excitement and bad-tempered husbands of depressed wifes.

Add a little Drag Queen "Magic" and POOF... A Fun Festival for all.

Please be advised that the new Federal Law concerning the "Content in Films" (FED:LAW 2239711932055844327116M-O-U-S-E) states that a film need not instill guilt in viewers that just want to have fun and be entertained by a film. It is not mandatory to watch a film and march directly to a Petition Sign-up Booth to solve all the World's problems.

So... See the film and ENJOY!!!

A keeper (5.0)

This is a totally different type of role for both Patrick Swayze and Wesley Snipes. It shows the drag queen backstage and that there is much more to them than what you see on the surface. It also depicts an acceptance in a small town that may not be real but certainly should be. This is definitely one I will watch over and over.

What happened to my favorite scene???? (2.0)

I love this movie- I think it is one of the sweetest movies ever. So when I decided that I needed a DVD after my old video finally croaked I was thrilled to find it here on Amazon. Unfortunately several scenes have been cut on the DVD including my favorite one, where Patrick Swayze's character delivers a much deserved thrashing to an abusive husband. The scene is about half the length it is on my old video & a couple of others are shortened as well. This is a wonderful movie & I hope to find an uncut one on DVD somewhere.

ultimate is not 20th anniversary edition (4.0)

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.

If you're a "Dirty Dancing" fan, this Anniversary edition has it all (5.0)

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.

AVOID THIS BLU-RAY~ (1.0)

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

Simple but effective story with great dance scenes (5.0)

Would you believe I'd never seen this movie till this year? Yep, it's true.
Anyway, Dirty Dancing is a relatively simple story, with quite a few scenes where there is no dialogue, and many scenes of practicing for a dance or really dancing. The cast is not fantastic but perfectly decent, and this is a very watchable and enjoyable flick for a rainy afternoon or an evening at home. Patrick Swayze truly was a great dancer with a marvelous body, may he rest in peace. Jennifer Grey made a good partner for him as Baby, the girl from a well-off family who falls for a guy who came from the streets. It's a familiar plot, but it is pulled off well here.

Dirty Dancing (5.0)

Its the summer of 1963 and Baby is stuck at the Catskills with her parents. Attempting to make the best of the situation, Baby attends the organized classes on merengue dancing and wig demonstration. Suddenly, all of that changes when she meets Johnny Castle, the resort's dance instructor. With Johnny, Baby learns the steps to a new dance--a dirty dance--that allows her to discover new strengths and new talents in order to define her place in a rapidly changing world. Under the influence of Rhythm and Blues, Baby can now express herself and her love for Johnny. It's very romantic and heart warming movie. Not only that but it makes you want to get up dance through the most of the movie.

next of ken (5.0)

the dvd was packed really well.
i collect any of patrick swayzes movies.
thank you

form,
danielle m. moore

Next of Kin (5.0)

Patrick will always have a place in my heart. I love his movies and watching him as an actor. I am Vincent's wife Cheryl.

collection (5.0)

ONE OF PATRICK'S BETTER MOVIES FOR MY COLLECTION.I WILL MISS HIS ACTING BUT WILL ENJOY HIS MOVIES

next of kin (4.0)

Great movie. I like the way the family and friends come together to help.

Next of Kin. A little known but great movie. (5.0)

This one is for the guys. Good plot,good actors, and one of Patrick Swayze's
better performances.

Patrick Swayze (5.0)

This dvd arrived on tine and in excellent condition. I would recommend this dvd for anyone that is a Patrick Swazye fan,I really enjoyded
this dvd

Patrick Swayze What A Fine Actor (5.0)

Patrick Swayze does an outstanding job in this movie. He was such a good actor and did a fine job in whatever kind of movie he was in. I certainly did enjoy him in this film. He will be missed by a lot of people.

Love Swayze (4.0)

This was great untill half way through when the plogt and the writting went south but loved Sswayze

Disappointed (3.0)

This probably isn't a bad movie. Full of physical action etc but I'm biased; I read the book. And the movie is nothing like it. I can understand that Frederick Forsyth's original story might have been too tough to transfer to the big screen but the movie lacks the Forsythian complexity and intrigue of the book. Compared with the book the movie plot is insipid. I'm surprised that Forsyth had anything to do with it (he was a story consultant or somesuch). But if you haven't read the book then you might find the movie enoyable. If you have read the book don't bother.

Decent, but nothing like the book (3.0)

I'm a big fan of Forsyth's book, Icon. I bought this movie on a whim, because I enjoy the book so much and was anxious to see how the movie came out. Well the movie has basically nothing in common with the book except a few characters - Monk (Swayze), Sir Nigel, Komarov, and Anatoli Griffin, despite the fact that the movie claims to be based on the novel. The original plot is completely changed. There is still a "black manifesto," but everything with the Chechens, the Catholic Priest, the press, and all the subplots about spies are gone. Instead the movie is centered around a story about a virus, which was completely nonexistant in the book. And they threw in a new subplot about Monk's daughter, who I don't believe existed in the book.

The movie is decent enough. The action is good, dialogue is OK, and the plot is fair enough, provided you either never read the book, or disliked the book. It's a typical Tom Clancyish domestic terrorism story about them crazy Ruskys and a quest for ethnic cleansing and world domination. There are several good chase scenes, on foot, and involving cars and motorcycles. At least a few dozen people die on camera during the course of the movie, and there's plenty of action and suspense.

One thing that was very strange to me -- the movie cuts out in a rather random spot in the middle, says "To Be Continued....," and then rolls ending credits. A few moments later they roll beginning credits, and it starts up approximately where it left off. I'm not sure if they originally intended to release this as 2 separate movies, but in my copy it's one disk. At first I thought the movie was over, and was looking around for another DVD in the case, but then I realized that the movie continued after these ending credits. This kind of screws up your viewing experience if catches you off guard, and at the very least you'll be confused and irritated. For the single DVD version of the movie they really ought to cut that out and roll all the ending credits at... the end.

Anyway, This is better than most of the Swayze movies I've seen. But it's got very little in common with the book. Worth the money if you like action flicks, but don't buy it if you're looking for a movie that resembles the book.

Swayze was great, but don't overlook others.... (5.0)

Patrick Swayze was great and will always be missed but his supporting cast here is great as well...Get this one...Keep an eye on Ben Cross as well...You don't know what to think of him until later on anyway, but he's great as usual!

Delightful Holiday Movie (5.0)

This is a wonderful holiday movie for the entire family. I have lots of Patrick Swayze films and this was no disappointment.

Christmas in Wonderland (3.0)

Movie is so-so, but thanks for sending it, and glad it was in good condition. Thanks.

Great Christmas Comedy (5.0)

I enjoyed this movie very much. Anything with Patrick Swayze is great. Great comedy portions.

Great kids movie (5.0)

I bought this DVD without knowing anything about it for my 9 year old granddaughter who lives in another state.
She watched it at least 20 times whilst she was with me and never tired of it. I have had kids watch movies over and over again but this was exceptional. She took it home and they all got to watch it again and again.
It is a great kids movie for the whole family AND it has the late Patrick Swayze in it. How good is that!

Not bad (3.0)

This was not one of the best movies I have ever seen, but it was not that bad. I bought it because Patrick Swayze was in it. I will probably watch it again next Christmas. Very pleased with the delivery time.