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65 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics What's this?

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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 38 Ratings

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  • Starring: Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze
  • Summary: A young girl (Grey) vacationing with her parents in the conservative Catskills falls for the hotel's maverick dance instructor (Swayze).

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Sheila Benson
    90
    Smart and funny, touching and unabashedly sensual... the sweet sleeper of a hot season. [21 Aug 1987]
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  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Sandra Contreras
    60
    One problem with the film is that it does nothing to endear the Catskill social setting to an audience; the inhabitants seem to be competing for awards in obnoxiousness.
  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    25
    The filmmakers rely so heavily on cliches, on stock characters in old situations, that it's as if they never really had any confidence in their performers.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 4 out of 25
  1. Maria
    10
    I agree with Ciara - this is the best film ever! I can't help watching it when I have a chance. The cast is very nice and Patrick Swayze is a perfect man you can dream about.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. Lyssm
    10
    Its a classic..and nothing less. The dancing and the chemistry are amazing. It will live on....and viewers will always catch themselves rewinding to view scenes another time.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. SeamooseK
    0
    It sucks. I did not enjoy this movie. I might've liked it, if i could find any redeeming features. worst. movie. ever.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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