Dirty Dancing
In Dirty Dancing, 17-year-old idealist Frances "Baby" Houseman (Jennifer Grey) spends the summer at an upper-class resort with her family, where she begins to mingle with the working-class dance staff. The lead dancer is unable to perform due to a failed abortion, and to replace her, Baby learns to dance with the star performer Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rzsa_KEoKs It premiered in August 1987, catapulted Patrick Swayze’s reputation as a Hollywood leading man, sold millions of copies of its soundtrack, and made us sway our hips freely and “dirty.” Even today, that song remains unforgettable as the film’s signature.
With a seemingly mismatched lead couple, a melodramatic plot, and a rock ’n’ roll/Latin/funk/pop soundtrack, it managed to earn a place in film history.
The story is quite simple but well told, and the characters are likable and well developed.
Patrick Swayze, who insisted on doing his own stunts, seriously injured his knee during rehearsals for the finale scene (where he had to repeatedly leap and fall from the stage).
Yes, it’s not something “wow” if you judge it hardcore, but it all “came together,” resulting in a very decent outcome that’s definitely worth watching.
Mad Max: Fury Road
Haunted by his turbulent past, Mad Max believes the best way to survive is to wander alone. Nevertheless, he joins a group trying to escape across the Wasteland, riding in a War Rig led by their commander, Furiosa. They flee from a Citadel ruled by the tyrant Immortan Joe, from whom they have stolen something irreplaceable. Enraged, the warlord rallies his entire horde to chase the rebels in the “War of the Road” that follows. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEJnMQG9ev8 This 2015 film also left its own cinematic mark, boasting six Oscars and a place on most “best films” lists — deservedly so, in my opinion.
Its central theme is simple, yet delivered in such an innovative and creative way. Incredible world-building, astonishing practical effects (blended with digital ones), and a relentless chase that never lets you relax until the very last minute.
Tom Hardy brings the gravitas needed for Mad Max, even though he speaks very little 😅. But the show is stolen by the outstanding Charlize Theron as Furiosa, delivering a one-of-a-kind performance full of grit, dynamism, and vulnerability — making her the true protagonist of the film. A genuine badass action hero! Overall, the cast’s performances are all noteworthy.
Director George Miller works wonders with his shot compositions, the film’s breakneck pace, and the stunning cinematography, while the technical execution overall is flawless.
A mix of comic-book logic, punk aesthetics, and western mythology built around a stripped-down narrative idea.
Entertaining, thrilling, adrenaline-pumping, and visually breathtaking — it’s one of those adventures I truly believe you must see if you haven’t already.