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Lionsgate Home Entertainment via AP
Patrick Swayze, as Johnny, and Jennifer Grey, as Baby, in a scene from "Dirty Dancing."
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Who should replace Patrick Swayze in a 'Dirty Dancing' remake?
Lionsgate announced on Monday that "Dirty Dancing" is going to get a reboot -- songs from the 1960s would be added, and "Dancing" choreographer Kenny Ortega (who came up with the "dirty" dance itself) will direct.
It's a fun concept, but who can possibly fill Patrick Swayze's shoes as Johnny? Before your outrage sends you straight to the comments, know that "no one" is an option in our vote.
Chime in there, and then feel free to pontificate below.
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LEAVE THE CLASSICS ALONE!!!
Can't the studios come up with any new ideas, instead of remaking classic (& not so classic) movies for the "younger" audiences.
Very irritating!
Hopefully this one will have more car chases and "toilet humor" (sarcasm)
You are right Brenda - they do ruin everything. I am sure there is really good new material out there ( look at some of the other movies that came after Dirty Dancing like The English Patient or Slumdog Millionaire. )
I agree. I learned yesterday that they are doing Spiderman AGAIN...and now this movie! In the grand scheme of things...this movie was not that great. Why are they remaking a bad movie to begin with....there is no way to make it any better.
I totally agree, Brenda! Is this the best we've got? Is this what we will get from now on...remakes of old movies? There aren't any NEW ideas out there anymore? Have we become SO lazy as a nation that we're just as happy to see stuff redone rather than demand new ideas or plots? Ugh...it seems to be the way I see Americans going, in general, and it makes me sad.
This is the Generation that "No Child Left Behind" created. No talent.
WOW, really impressive whine factor today. Is someone out there forcing you to go see movies you don't want to see? Don't forget the old author's adage that there are in fact only 7 plots in all of the books/movies written. There's lots of new stuff out there and there are remakes. Go see what you want to see and ignore the rest.
joe...if we don't go see remakes of old movies, or sequels to movies based on old comic books or 80s toys, it doesn't seem like we have anything to go see at all.
They are remaking it because Hollywood hasn't had an original idea in decades.
But who should replace Jennifer Gray? My vote:
I vote for no re-make, write your own movie unstead of remaking someone elses!
I agree with Brenda.
Are the writers so bad that they are devoid of new scripts. Seems the last number of years, all LaLaLand does is remake classics that they have no right to touch as they clearly have done a bad job in the remake. Who watches or buys the remakes -- no one. They go back and buy or rent the original Classic. But we do know why it's called 'LaLaLand' - Devoid of brains but full of stupidity and a whole lot of crappy actors/actresses that they try to 'sell' us but truthfully should be flipping burgers.
Yea, Steve, Maybe the leading lady will get naked this time, lol! (Joking here)
Amen! Patrick Swezy can never be replaced. There is no one in this universe that can come close.
"Theresa-2926479
LEAVE THE MOVIE ALONE! It is sacred and can't be remade.
Create something original for the love of God!"
Theresa says it all.
no one can replace patrick swayze, are you kidding me? if they remake this i will not watch it,,, it is a classic, its perfect, no one has the chemistry that jennifer grey and patrick swayze had in this film, and its embarrassing to even attempt to put some one in patricks shoes as a dancer,,,,, leave perfection alone, really
Agreed - there are SOOO many good books that have never been made into a movie even once.
Until they're done with that list, why on Earth would you want to remake a film like this. I am one of those that wasn't impressed (at all) with this film when it came out, but hey, I'm a guy - so no surprise. Regardless, it's PATHETIC to remake it.
And if you do remake it - you can only use Swayze! I don't care that he's dead, if you can't book him for the remake, don't make it!
it is actually insulting that they would want to remake something that he put his heart and soul into,,,,,, it should be left alone out of the respect of his reputation and memory
How could you not replace both with Derik and Julianne Hough. The perfect replacement!!!!
@ Jerry -
While i am against a remake, I do agree that Derek Hough would be a cool choice; HOWEVER, having Julianne would seriously be ughhhh, cuz that's his SISTER! You can have either or, but NOT both.
Joemike404, "...impressive whine factor"? et tu'? Is there someone forcing you to come on to these boards and read peoples opinions and comments?
The fact that Hollywood anymore seems to be in "remake" mode, and destroying many of the oldie but goodie's. They can 't leave well enough alone. And the fact that many turn out to be flops do indeed indicate that people are choosing to ignore them.
i think they are wording it wrong. they should not say replace, they should say play. BECAUSE PATRICK CAN NOT BE REPLACED.
come on, really How dare "they" , what's next remake Casablanca? The Princess Bride, The goonies? Adventures in Babysitting? COME UP WITH AN ORIGNAL IDEA!!!!! we want this generation to see these movies RENT/BUY THE ORIGINALS. proof positive not all remakes/reworks work. CLASH OF THE TITANS. LEAVE old/good movies alone. before we have Gremlins in 3d
Please, just stop right now and don't remake this. Spend that money to do something original, and if you can't come up with something original then go do something else entirely.
Dirty dancing represents a special time in my life ( I lived it and enjoyed that time) You do not replace anything was so wonderful. I feel there may be good actors and actresses today, nobody can replace Patrick and Jennifer.
For those of you who did not like this movie, I am sorry. It was a beautiful movie which I now own and watch periodically. NO ONE could ever be as good as Patrick and Jennifer is this role. There are good dancers out there but???????
Derek Hough from Dancing with the Stars would be an excellent choice. He is cute, can dance and would be perfect.
And he can act! I agree I'd really like to see Derek Hough. He would make a believable dance "teacher".
That's a great idea! No one can replace Patrick Swayze but Derek Hough would be the next best thing!
I would prefer Cam Gigandet. He would be more believable as the "bad boy" type. Channing Tatum gets all the "dance movies" and Zac Efron cannot pull off the bad boy image.
I agree! If you have to remake the movie, Derek Hough would be perfect!
I was going to suggest Max or Derek. Although, I am not thrilled at the attempt to remake a classic such as "Dirty Dancing." I didn't bother going to see the "Fame" remake either. Some movies should just be left alone.
You have got to be kidding. He can't act. Oh please.
LEAVE THE MOVIE ALONE! It is sacred and can't be remade.
Create something original for the love of God!
I agree Dirty Dancing and Footloose were one-of-a-kinds and will never be as good as the originals. All these remakes will do is make us appreciate the originals even more.
You mean like "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights"? Did anyone even finish watching the trailer for that movie?
Sacred?! Really?!
Stop remaking things so soon. If no one in Hollywood has any new ideas then look at some black & white flicks for a remake idea instead of something a good portion of the viewing public already saw in theaters. I'd love to see Gaslight remade.
I'm looking forward to the remake of "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle" - this time in 3D!
So soon? The orignal was made 24 years ago in 1987.
"Black & white flicks" wasn't a clue? Really?
joemike404 - The fact that many who saw and loved the 'original' when it was released-- We are still alive. Yes - we still breath, have a heartbeat!!!
Don't act so surprised -- yes, we are capable of operating a computer too!!
Harry Shum, Jr. from Glee has incredible moves and the racial implications would add a layer of interest.
He's definitely a great dancer, but I don't know about his abilities with the style used in the movie. Derrick Hough is already highly trained in the movie's style of dance.
A lot of times when they remake a movie like this they'll change the time period, so the 'dirty dancing' could be something different, but I'm not sure what. I seriously doubt I'd go see it, the trailers are gonna have to look out of this world fantastic to get me in there. I'll just watch the original again, I've only seen a couple dozen times, lol.
Oh, I dont know...how about someone who can actually, like, DANCE????!?!?!?!? Someone who knows how to point a toe, with correct technique?? That would be a switch, right? Cuz the guys listed can't hold a candle to Swayze...that's just facts. There are so few triple-threats (singers/dancers/actors) who make it to these kind of rolls because Hollywood is such a 1 note town.
If they decide to do this, and I'm not saying they should, Derrick Hough from Dancing with the Stars would be good for Johnny Castle. He's got the dancing skill and looks.
I totally agree with Brenda, stop remaking the classics (especially because the remakes are done badly), create your own classics!
I don't think anyone would do a better job than Swayze, but if there's going to be a remake, Derek Hough was the first person I thought of.
There is no way I would pay to see a remake of Dirty Dancing. Swayze and Grey were the movie.
i will start sending lionsgate and kenny ortega protest mail!!! do not , i repeat, do not, touch this movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! replace patrick? are you stupid? zac effron? is that joke? better be.
this is my favourite movie of all time and remaking it is discrediting what it had because money hungry idiots can't quit living the dream.
And there is no one who could replace Jennifer Grey or her parents also! They contributed hugely to the movie as well.
Nobody puts Baby in a corner! And nobody can fill Swayze's shoes! No need to remake this classic...heck, while they're at it, remake Gone With the Wind?
Don't give them any ideas!
My sentiments exactly. Dirty Dancing is in the same class as GWTW. It is a classic and should stand alone. I have watched both DD and GWTW over again so many times. Thoroughly enjoy each and every time. The actors in both movies are a one of a kind!
No surprise Hollywood has been bereft of ideas in forever, but leave the classics alone. Han shot first damnit!
Well they are remaking Footloose, so why not Dirty Dancing? I watched the trailer for Footloose and it made me sick to my stomach (and extremely angry)! If you cannot come up with an original story, you should not make movies! What's worse is the fact that the public seems to actually go and see these movies!
I doubt anyone could replace Swayze but If you must do a remake I would vote for Justin Timberlake. He has all the talent plus a voice.
I don't want it remade but Timberlake -- not a chance.
Duuuuuuh! He can't dance.
Besides Swayzee who's going to replace Grey????
I didn't pay to see the first one, why would I pay to see the remake. FYI I wasn't a 12 year old girl when the original movie came out, since they seem to be the only ones who liked the movie. Swayze was a girly man and Grey wasn't pretty. Ghost and Roadhouse? Are you kidding me?
FYI, I wasn't a 12 year old girl when the movie came out either, and I loved the movie, and still do. And I guess in your small mind, any man who is as marvelous a dancer as Patrick Swayze MUST be a "girly man", right? News flash, Mike. Real men can, and do, dance. My husband is a wonderful dancer, and, I can assure you, ALL man. In my opinion, there are few things sexier about a man than being a good dance partner. Just a hunch, but I bet you couldn't dance if your life depended on it.
No, dancing men are fine, they actually get more women then men who don't. However, most of the women I see freshwater fishing are hot, not really. Sometimes I dance, sometimes I don't.
And what about Jennifer Grey as well! Nobody could ever equal her joy and vulnerability. And don't forget how much the actors who played her parents contributed as well. Don't do it. It would suffer terribly in any comparison with the original.