Dirty Dancing is pretty much the ultimate chick flick, and one of our favourite films ever - so we’re not very impressed to hear that a remake of the 1987 classic is being planned. How could anyone improve on the original? And no one could replace Jennifer Grey as Baby or Patrick Swayze as Johnny in our opinion.
The only thing that gives us hope that a remake could live up to the original, is the news that the film’s original choreographer Kenny Ortega will direct the new version. Kenny has said of the chance to reimagine the story of Baby and Johnny,
"The opportunity to direct Dirty Dancing is like returning home for me. Growing up in the '60s on the dance floor helped define me as a person and as an artist. I am looking forward to assembling a great creative team and an exciting cast to bring Dirty Dancing to the screen for a new generation.
"Patrick Swayze set the bar for men dancing in the movies as Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire did before him. I believe everywhere you look there is evidence that the talent is out there and I can't wait to begin the process of discovering the next breakout triple-threats."
The movie’s producer Debra Martin Chase has commented,"This remake of Dirty Dancing presents an exciting opportunity to both celebrate what has made this movie so beloved and refresh and enhance it so that new audiences can claim it as their own. I am thrilled to be working with Kenny Ortega again and with the dynamic creative team at Lionsgate."
The original Dirty Dancing movie was made for just $6million and has since grossed $213.95million internationally. We really can't see the need for a reboot, but are you excited about Dirty Dancing for a new generation?