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Dirty Dancing 2 : Havana Nights
2004
Havana: November, 1958. 18-year-old Katey Miller (Romola Garai) brings an innate curiosity and a smattering of Spanish to her new life in Cuba's lush capital, where her father has taken an executive posting at Chrysler. Schooled by her parents in the art of ballroom dancing, Katey is expected to join the smart set of American .. Read more
| Starring | Romola Garai, Diego Luna, John Slattery, Sela Ward |
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| Director | Guy Ferland |
| Genres | Children, Drama, Romance |
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Dirty Dancing 2 : Havana Nights
Havana: November, 1958. 18-year-old Katey Miller (Romola Garai) brings an innate curiosity and a smattering of Spanish to her new life in Cuba's lush capital, where her father has taken an executive posting at Chrysler. Schooled by her parents in the art of ballroom dancing, Katey is expected to join the smart set of American teenagers who are the Miller's neighbours at the exclusive Oceana Hotel. But Katey finds herself drawn instead to the proud, purposeful Javier (Diego Luna), a waiter who also happens to be brilliant dancer.
| Starring | Romola Garai, Diego Luna, John Slattery, Sela Ward, Patrick Swayze |
|---|---|
| Director | Guy Ferland |
| Studio | WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 26 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Children, Drama, Romance |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Subtitles | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 22 Nov 2004 Production year: 2004 |
| Format | DVD |
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13 out of 15 people found this review helpful
Keep an open mind
I think the reason for the relatively low rating is because people are expecting this film to be like the first. The whole point is that it isn't supposed to be a remake of the original classic. It follows the formula of 2 completely different people being united through dance, but I do not agree that it is merely a cheap version of the first. Nothing can beat the original- it is a classic that has a timeless quality and relevance even now.
What I like so much about Havana Nights is that there is a sexual energy relayed through the hip swaying dancing, thumping rhythms and political unrest. Yes, there are some cringeworthy moments, as in every teen romance, but on the whole this is a sweet and sexy film. As a film in it's own right it is highly enjoyable, and this is coming from someone who holds the original very close to her heart! Nothing can replace it, but quite aside, this is a fun film. Also, it's a must see for anyone into dance, or Cuban music. I'm even thinking of going on holiday to Havana!! -
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
what did you expect?
A follow up to dirty dancing was never really going to be a success. This film is for fans looking for a bit of nostalgia - there are some fantastically cheesy spanish guitar versions of the now iconic songs from the original soundtrack. This film was never meant to be ground breaking, it's just a fun way of remembering the old great... Sure, I'd watch it again, but not until I've seen the original for another time...
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Dirty Dancing remake on the way
- 20 Aug 2009
Movie bosses are bringing Dirty Dancing back to the big screen - a remake of the 1987 classic is in the pipeline. The film - starred Patrick Swayze as a dance instructor - took a massive £133 million at the worldwide box office and propelled the actor to international superstardom. A sequel, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, starring Diego Luna, was released in 2004 and a theatre production has been wowing audiences on Broadway and in London's West End. And now film executives are keen to... Read more
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