Dirty Dancing - Havana Nights
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Actor: Diego Luna, John Slattery, Jonathan Jackson, Romola Garai, Sela WardBrand: LIONS GATE HOME ENT.
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 105 minutes
Published: 2004-07-01
DVD Release Date: 2004-07-20
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Lions Gate
Movie Reviews of Dirty Dancing - Havana Nights
Movie Review: Steamy "Dancing" Heats Up Havana
Summary: 5 Stars
Set in the late 1950s against a lush Cuban backdrop, "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights" follows the story of Katey, a young and socially awkward American who moves to Havana, which teeters on the edge of Castro's revolution. Amidst country clubs, pool-side cattiness from socialites, and adjusting to her new life, she meets Javier Suarez, a waiter with a passion for dancing and the sole responsibilty of providing for his large family. Immediately drawn to Javier and the world he represents, Katey persuades him to be her partner in the prestigious dance contest at the Palace Hotel. Soon, Katey visits the local club "La Rosa Negra" with him and experiences a side of life and herself that she has never seen before; stealing away day and night to explore both the city and the relationship that they begin to form. As their attraction builds and the contest nears, they both must overcome their fears to dance in the perfect sensual harmony, unknowing that a volcano of revolutionary violence on Havana's streets is about to erupt.As the fresh-faced Katey, Romola Garai (previously seen in the British hit "I Capture The Castle") brings innocense to the screen, as well as a hindered sensuality that she must discover. As young Javier, Diego Luna (most memorable in "Y Tu Mama Tambien") is a new, smoldering presence in film, with the perfect mix of sex appeal and a frivolous, almost childlike appearance. Although their characters suffer through some awkwardness due to corny bits in the script, Garai and Luna have remarkable chemistry on film.
The backbone to this movie however, is the soundtrack and the dancing, both of which are truly spectacular. It is remarkable to note that neither Luna nor Garai had any dancing training before shooting, as their natural ease makes the choreography irresistable, sensual, and delicious to watch. The soundtrack, with sexy Cuban beats mixed with hip-hop from Wyclef Jean and Mya among others provide a toe-tapping setting, which enhances the experience for the audience.
Although some moments are cliched, corny lines are delivered, and the plot can be predictable, "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights" offers so much, that those things can easily be overlooked. From the chemistry onscreen, to the amazing dancing and soundtrack, and the costumes and sets, it creates an entire world of sensuality and personality, that it will delight every moveigoer.
Summary of Dirty Dancing - Havana Nights
SET AGAINST THE DECADENT GLAMOUR & DANGER OF REVOLUTION-ERA CUBA IS THE STORY OF KATEY, A YOUNG, AMERICAN WOMAN & HER DISCOVERY OF LOVE, SENSUALITY & INDEPENDENCE WITH A SEXY, SULTRY CUBAN DANCER, JAVIER. KATEY PERSUADES HIM TO PARTNER WITH HER IN A PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION IN HAVANNA.
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