That's a tough choice! Both movies have their charm, but if I had to pick one, I'd go with "Dirty Dancing." It has a timeless story, great music, and unforgettable dance sequences. Plus, Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey's chemistry is electric!
But perhaps the film's real staying power comes from the fact that, while everyone remembers the dancing and the (many) comic moments, there are touches of real darkness here too - racism, backstreet abortions, infidelity. It's that dark background that allows the love story to shine more brightly, and provides that huge emotional high when the dancing begins