Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004) Reviews
- Starring:
- Diego Luna, Romola Garai, (more)
- Director(s):
- Guy Ferland
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Category:
- Romance
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful Great movie. i think that actors were great, I loved them together. It was not just a dance movie and a love story, but at the same time described little bit of Cuba and political and historical ... Read More Great movie. i think that actors were great, I loved them together. It was not just a dance movie and a love story, but at the same time described little bit of Cuba and political and historical situation at that particular time. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful Dirty Dancing (the original) was a film that worked hard to maintain its take me serious approach even though the film was targeted towards one audience and one audience alone. In the end it was a ... Read More Dirty Dancing (the original) was a film that worked hard to maintain its take me serious approach even though the film was targeted towards one audience and one audience alone. In the end it was a major success (grossing more money then any song and dance film even to this day). What Dirty Dancing Havana Nights was, was a cheap imitation of the first film just set in a different place. The film moves forward so fast while trying to use the exact same story that it feels forced. Like the director thought just because it worked once it'll work again even if its done horribly, as is done in this film. Another sad mark against it is the lead characters. Diego Luna (Open Range) is so femanine looking you can't pick up on that whole loverboy vibe. Sela Ward's character is never given a chance to shine. When the film was over I couldn't help but feel robbed of my time. Avoid this film like the plague. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful Fun flick about a young American woman in Havana with her family at the time of the Castro revolution. A good love story with lots of political commentary about the United States' diplomatic failure ... Read More Fun flick about a young American woman in Havana with her family at the time of the Castro revolution. A good love story with lots of political commentary about the United States' diplomatic failure in Cuba. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful I was pleasantly surprised by this Movie. This movie gave us a glimpse of pre-Castro Cuba and was able to convey a under tone of unrest, poverty and anger of Cubans. The music and the dancing were ... Read More I was pleasantly surprised by this Movie. This movie gave us a glimpse of pre-Castro Cuba and was able to convey a under tone of unrest, poverty and anger of Cubans. The music and the dancing were great. The two main character were great together. I will probably watch again or may even purchase it. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful I really enjoyed this movie. I loved the similarities of the first "Dirty Dancing" verses this one, it was very well put together, and I hope to add it to my collection, or atleast my queue a few ... Read More I really enjoyed this movie. I loved the similarities of the first "Dirty Dancing" verses this one, it was very well put together, and I hope to add it to my collection, or atleast my queue a few more times. :) Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful The name is all wrong for this movie, and should have been something else, at least a little more original. The acting was excellent. Diego Luna and his brother were absolutely hot. The "salsa" ... Read More The name is all wrong for this movie, and should have been something else, at least a little more original. The acting was excellent. Diego Luna and his brother were absolutely hot. The "salsa" music and dancing were superb! It was not believable that during the Castro years in Cuba or any other Hispanic country during that time, that the women were permitted to dress or dance the way they were in the movie. But, that's Hollywood for you! If you enjoy "salsa" music & dancing, then watch this movie. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful I enjoyed the film. I think that alot of people have approached this movie comparing it to the original Dirty Dancing. There will never be another "Dirty Dancing". Instead of comparing it to the ... Read More I enjoyed the film. I think that alot of people have approached this movie comparing it to the original Dirty Dancing. There will never be another "Dirty Dancing". Instead of comparing it to the original, review this one with an open mind and you will like it too. If this movie had been named something other than Dirty Dancing I am sure it would have gotten higher reviews. It is somewhat in the originals shadow. I enjoyed it and I am going to add it to my DVD collection. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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