Boogie Nights - Dancing Scene

Boogie Nights - Dancing Scene

[@CityGov]

Easily one of the best scenes in any movie ever

[@relaxcombo123]

If it doesn’t give you chills and bring a smile on your face your dead on the inside

[@ab8588]

Roller Girl rules!

[@oliverconroy6894]

14 years later your still absolutely right.

[@pnut3844able]

Lmao no

[@urbanwarrior3470]

@@pnut3844able say what you will, but the film completely captures the zeitgeist of the 70s Disco scene, and yes, this scene is awesome, second only to the Travolta dancing scene in Saturday Night Fever

[@colibri1]

This scene really is authentic-looking. In the mid-70s, you could easily go into any disco or high school dance and see roomfuls of people moving in unison doing the Hustle or the Bus Stop like that. An amusement park near us used to have teen nights and in the mid-70s they'd set up an outdoor disco pavilion where you could see hundreds of teenagers with winged hair moving just like this under a disco ball.

[@RC--gn6mt]

Damn dude I wish I could dance, let alone experience something close to that

[@lillymsf5946]

We need more shit like this today :D

[@EyeLean5280]

Yup, I remember it well.

[@fernandovargasmejia740]

Amazing.

[@oobrocks]

Yup 😊

[@jeffreyd508]

00:29 John Reilly really nailed this part in the movie. They couldn't have chosen a better actor

[@tspot816]

Was just thinking about this today while listening to Machine Gun.

[@poetcomic1]

It took the stars (neither remotely dancers) endless training, reshoots and agony to get this scene perfect and it is PERFECT.

[@randywhite3947]

All you mean

[@EyeLean5280]

Well, by the time they got this down they *were* dancers!

[@dzenacs2011]

some dancers on background

[@adangracia3763]

Mark's always been a decent dancer..

[@joefunk76]

The entire movie reeks of perfectionism. PTA joints are seamless and flawless, like Scorsese’s.

[@775758]

This movie was so underrated. One of the best sound tracks in movie history.

[@haskapaska]

This movie wasn´t underrated at all.

[@sindobrandnew]

Who said its underrated.

[@randywhite3947]

Roger Arreola how it’s widely considered to be one of the best movies of the 90s

[@JK-gu3tl]

@@haskapaska Got alot of rave reviews but not much hardware.

[@bradleybrown8399]

Zzzzzzzzzzzz

[@LedLass]

Oh yeah...and just for fun, pick out somebody different to watch each time you view it. Everybody was totally committed...what a tremendous cast for this film. Brilliant, just brilliant.

[@MustangMike012]

Luiz Guzman was getting down!! Lol

[@jubz3234]

Srsly!!! I do that every time I mean how could you NOT! Love this movie. Especially this scene 💃 🕺

[@croach69]

I know what u mean. Great stuff

[@ALLYG65]

Yes!!! Watch the couple on the right work their way in and just fall in with the crowd! Love that!!

[@mhaze210]

This scene is timeless. OMG the funk!!!

[@GeorgePedrosa]

I love the fact that the entire cast is dancing in this scene... even Luiz Guzman!

[@listentothenightfilms]

The genius is that Dirk is a genuinely likable, sweet natured kid. After the abuse he suffered from his mother you actually cheer wildly for him when he's on the rise because he deserves happiness. It doesn't matter that he's a star in a shady industry, he's made it.

[@Art-is-craft]

His whole mother relationship hardly counts.

[@timothyhh]

This is my favorite scene in the film. Extra points for not using a cliched disco song too.

[@vinman9786]

This movie is literally a cult classic....soooo underrated

[@randywhite3947]

Huh it’s considered to be one of the best films ever

[@pontiacGXPfan]

Probably the best ensemble cast in a movie ever

[@rambi1072]

Also an excellent soundtrack

[@mayenalcebar7930]

John C. Reilly can dance.

[@remaftp]

Kudos to Heather Grahm for keeping up on while being on roller skates.

[@loreleigoldman2460]

@remaftp Heather Graham is still beautiful now in 2023. I ran into her at LAX and we spoke for quite some time whilst in the club waiting for our flight. She was SO nice and telling me how beautiful I was. I complimented Heather as well. She said, “I’ve never had another woman (especially a stunningly gorgeous woman) compliment me so much.” I told her that there were two emotions that I didn’t feel: hate and jealousy. She asked if she could touch my hair as it’s so thick. She asked, “What’s your secret as you haven’t a wrinkle or a spot on your face? Do you use certain beauty products?” I told her that even though I lived in Florida on the beach that I NEVER go in the sun. We need Vitamin D for strong bones and teeth, and as women we’re prone to Osteoporosis. I simply take Vitamin D pills or gel tabs (2,000 IU’s per day.) I told her that I wash my face with unscented facial cleanser and use a very inexpensive unscented facial moisturizer, but I’m too lazy to do it each day! 😂 I never wear makeup unless my husband and I are going to the ballet or the opera or out with friends. I also told her that I’d never had a cigarette in my life, never tasted alcohol in my life or used drugs and I’m a Vegan and I drink a lot of water. For me; less is best. This dance scene was GREAT in “Boogie Nights” and I never tire of watching it. Heather Graham is not only very pretty, but very funny and kind. ♥️

[@pgriffi]

"Machine Gun" by the Commodores, 1974, what a great song! Soul Train still had soul and Lionel Richie still had an afro.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

I know nothing about that decade besides what ive seen on film

[@cleander180]

why do pple hate disco - from that it seems like great fun.

[@dblackzilla]

Disco was da SHIT!!! Still is to me.

[@macisr]

Everyone hates the cliche of disco i think.

[@MarioAguilera1957]

@@Nicefail87 cuz you can’t dance it

[@slevemcdichael5274]

@@Nicefail87 Wrong; disco started to make a comeback in 2020 before Covid, and the fashion is also coming back a little

[@ledonahentley4488]

They can’t dance

[@RogerRoddComedian]

The MOST under rated film of the last 20 years. Had I known before I went to see it that Mark Wahlberg was Marky Mark, I never would have gone. After seeing his performance, I believe that he delivered the best first time acting performance that I've ever seen in my lifetime.

[@eddys3547]

10 years late but it wasn't his first time acting performance, it was his sixth major role I believe.

[@randywhite3947]

And this film isn’t underrated it’s considered to be one of the best of its time.

[@patrickbatman141]

​​@@randywhite3947Could be argued it is underrated. Yes it has a 94 on rotten tomatoes and is praised whenever it's brought up but no one mentions it when best films of all time conversation gets going and it definitely should be considered as one. It was also snubbed at the oscars when it should of won multiple awards.

[@randywhite3947]

@@patrickbatman141 nope it was named one of the ten best films ever a few years ago

[@randywhite3947]

@@patrickbatman141 Vertigo wasn’t nominated for any Oscar’s and no one would say that film is underrated

[@dandiacal]

PT Anderson gets it right in this scene! Groovy

[@mickeefternamn6160]

John C Reilly as the dorky "Han Solo-lookalike" is absolutely amazing. Such a great talent and great in every role. Watch him against Sean Penn, Gary Oldman and Ed Harris in State of Grace. He is f-ing awesome.

[@bacht4799]

Micke Efternamn he is one of those actors who we don’t take seriously so when they show theirs talent we get blown away and sadly so forget it again because they say yes too a stupid frat boy comedy .. !

[@blaineedwards8078]

Fucking guineas whacked him....over money!

[@pontiacGXPfan]

I watched this sometime after seeing Guardians of the Galaxy and I'm like "this really cannot be John C. Reilly"

[@lucyfer4420]

Best "disco movie" ever...... Forget about Saturday Night Fever, Thank God it's Friday, Roller Boogie and so on......

[@rollinponystyle]

Damn, that club was poppin! Love it.

[@shannonb2817]

I would love to see a Boogie Nights the Musical!

[@knightjedi666]

I love the entire scene. I learned his moves step by step, I just had to....I was inspired by my mom who knew n lived the scene in the 70's. I was watching this video years ago and she heard Commodores Machine Gun...came into the living room and literally mirrored the entire dance sequence while never seeing Boogie Nights! I was amazed at her dance skills having never seen them before and I had her show dance from the best era in music. Thankscolibri1..."hummingbird", am I right?

[@sma7530]

Been in prison in the US for ten years and just returned home to England. I remembered your comment about your mum and all those people replying how cool your mum was. So I've finally found your post, but it seems that all those awesome compliments about your mum aren't here anymore. Those complementary comments were the best on myKZbin and made me smile when thinking about them whilst I was in prison.

[@Eric-eu1rl]

Two thoughts on this scene. First, Heather Graham does the bit on skates. That's impressive. Second, John Reilly is awesome!!

[@listentothenightfilms]

Rollergirl was supposed to be Drew Barrymore, but she didn't want her rep further tainted by a 'not a porno-porno movie'. She apparently bashed PTA for being 'creepy' in begging her to take the role lol and that was pretty much her last shot at real acclaim in a REAL film. Heather had guts on those skates. One badly landed fall where the wrist goes and so does production lol nobody else could ever be Rollergirl.

[@duffyjohnson77]

My favorite dance scene in any movie. It’s just pure joy.

[@knightjedi666]

One of my favorite scenes of this great movie...man he lot his inner soul flow with this routine, lol. The smooth moves with Rollergirl are classic and the end with the ladies on the floor and the absolutely ridiculous but oh so cool "drying his hair" move...hahahah lol! I've been prone to bust that out on the floor for time to time...when I've had about 30 beers...yeah!!!!

[@alecaquino4306]

Dirk has some MOVES!!!

[@npm2457]

Brilliant scene! John C Reilly nails every part he’s ever played.

[@JOEYdaMUSH]

The choreography in this scene is absolute nirvana!

[@serverlan763]

The brunette looks totally natural and has awesome moves. Mark Walberg looks pretty animated..

[@TheCbass1981]

One of the greatest casts ever.

[@nicha112]

song is: Commodores - Machine Gun

[@b-genspinster7895]

Couldn’t call a song by such a name now.

[@rickhuck64]

The man, the myth, the legend Dirk Diggler!!

[@station2123]

The professional dancer (brunette) next to Wahlberg is a super sexy dancer!

[@raymondmendez8092]

I have watched the video at least 20 times just because the .. brunette !!!.. provably every body just looks at her !!.. I did not even notice everybody else !!! .. … boy she is sexy !!

[@sevdailsulejmani1013]

What’s her name ?

[@capulloespoco]

@@sevdailsulejmani1013 She's hot indeed!! I've checked here www.imdb.com/title/tt0118749/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast and the names of the dancers are Sharon Ferrol-Young , Anne Fletcher , Melanie A. Gage , Diane Mizota, Lisa Ratzin , but after googling each name it seams non of them look like her... it's a mystery! I wish I could find more of her!

[@GetMeThere1]

This is a great movie, but for me she's a MAJOR part of the viewing experience. She drives me NUTS! I wish she had a role in the movie, just to see more of her.

[@GetMeThere1]

@@drsteerforth LOL. I'm sure the rest of us never expected someone with really REFINED taste like you to show up....

[@owlcu]

I've always despised disco, but gotta say the groove in this is real.

[@marcelorivas9895]

one of my fave movies and sound track of all time

[@sabinerensenbrink6896]

Wundervoll

[@mhaze210]

You can tell why this is called Machine Gun Funk at 0:34. LISTEN TO THAT BEAT omg it's too funky for this World!

[@pld427]

Thanks for posting that. I was wondering what this jam was. The Beastie Boys sampled it for "Hey Ladies"

[@robwilliams6991]

"Machine Gun" by The Commodores.

[@Michael-ft7nj]

Best dance scene of any movie ever.

[@kikizayin1347]

Reilly didn't get many spotlights he deserved, yet he pleased me in most of his films. Besides Wahlberg and Moore, the other actors who played less significant roles also noteworthy in this film (Hoffman, Macy).

[@negutzcht]

john c. reilly and heather graham was just as fun being in the movie as mark... especially burt reynolds, the role seemed perfect for him. the characters in the movie are awesome! i love it! =D

[@TheExpandonthat]

In my mind's eye this is what it looks like when I go out dancing.

[@jamesradski9082]

Beastie Boys sampled that beat and used it in the track" Hey Ladies" on their record Pauls Boutique,, jus sayin

[@craigsgirl48167]

I just figured out why everyone in 70's movies looked so sweaty. Polyester + dancing.

[@joshuatrees797]

Ha, yeah...and it was that old-style rough polyester.

[@fernmann7]

Didn’t breathe at all. But it looked sharp.

[@LandersWorkshop]

@@fernmann7 Cool.

[@billycook777]

Man I practiced this dance for days when I first saw this movie. I thought it was the hustle?

[@royaltenenbaum23]

Burt Reynolds did get an oscar nom for this, i think he should have won as well, this scenes is amazing, PTA is the man!

[@NelsonClick]

This dance sequence is so bad ass! Coolest of cool from the 1970s disco era.

[@johnnymarlin1283]

The 70s coolest era period.

[@chazwinski]

Dang! I wonder how many takes they did to get everything just right! Coolness.

[@ab8588]

Roller Girl is awesome!

[@bradhill1099]

This is the best thing ever...

[@blackgargamel]

Just after this scene in the movie there's the fabulous song Magnet & Steel.

[@tessa0104]

i love this scene as well!!!!!love this movie too!

[@gerrybutt]

I Luv, Luv, Luv, Absolutely Luv This Brilliant Disco Dancing Scene

[@ohwell94]

Is it just me or does John C look like the biggest dork when hes dancing in this scene Ohhh the 70s when you just didnt give af and got up and boggied 😍😍😍

[@Mozzerino]

Ah, that scene is so great! The camera move on Wahlberg & Reilly is effin perfect. By the way: How thin was John C. Reilly back then? He must get depressed watching this.

[@jimlahey378]

some smooth ass moves right there. When they say white people can't dance....Shit. gotta learn that

[@Anthony-sj4tg]

absolute stunning performance by the berg. Applause

[@markcopeland4448]

JCR's hair ! Awesome !

[@mikey358976]

That dance scene is the shit! 😊👍💯%, bad ass, the 70's was a time.

[@colibri1]

You actually used to see people doing that "drying his hair" move back in the 70s, but I don't think we had a name for it.

[@911fever]

FUNKY !!!! FABULOUS !!!!

[@KenVic02]

He's got the Deney Terrio walking step going good at 0:26. A simple but great looking move.

[@lonelysoul6829]

Thats the name of the move? I wanna try

[@laminage]

I was shocked to find out Merv Griffin sexually harassed him.

[@ChowDownDetroit]

heather graham deserved an Oscar nomination for Boogie Nights

[@patrickbatman141]

Wahlberg, Moore and Reynolds deserved it even more.

[@CelinaQ]

Even though the dance moves are cheesy disco, you can tell Mark Wahlberg is a really great dancer. ;)

[@genegeneish]

Well choreographed and shot. The chick in the jump suit can throw that stuff around and then roller girl is bumpin in the background. My favorite shoot of this movie.

[@dtownkid]

awesome scene... awesome movie

[@iantomcharlesworth]

Cinematic perfection

[@TheManTheLegend123]

Lmao those moves are so funny

[@CARETAKER89able]

Take me Back Please .When Disco Ruled!!!

[@jesseburleson432]

Badass film. PTA is kind of a genius.

[@Bolt_theG35]

Lionel Richie killing it on the keyboards. Love Machine Gun and this scene, and the entire movie.

[@boomerlady]

Great movie. Mark did a wonderful job as a vulnerable young man. Bert was great as a father figure. John was great as a loyal friend. I could go on and on...

[@ariplatt8192]

John c Reilly is the GOAT of actors. So good

[@Nhamp2000]

He can do anything. Walk Hard really showed off his comedic ability and all of his singing in different eras was spot on. That role is one of the reasons there should be an Oscar for comedy.

[@couldntthinkofagoodnamesoi8357]

Heather Graham on those skates, tho...

[@FF-oo8nz]

+Couldn't think of a good name so i guess this is it she looks 'dooable' as f*ck

[@casandrabullock9497]

"Don't you disrespect me!" (Roller skate to the face)

[@MrRed-tf7bv]

Bug tits.😘

[@FelisDestructicus]

You have to love Heather Graham dancing on skates. She makes this scene for me.

[@angelocomic77]

That is how I look everytime I dance.

[@FF-oo8nz]

+Angelo Cianfrocco teach me

[@jakemollion3617]

This music is the work of the devil and I will not hear it !!!!!!!

[@marceezy6983]

Cool music

[@paulmclaughlin8038]

Brilliant from Wahlberg.

[@jimmyhd1969]

Back when nightclubs were actually fun places to be!

[@Art-is-craft]

That was the start of the down fall of clubs. As it started to become clusters of men hanging together and women on their own with loud music and very little talking.

[@rtothec1234]

Really cool montage.

[@shademanirvanipour6870]

A well made film and has lots of action

[@niallsutherland8224]

Magnificent scene ~ pure joy 😍

[@PakRT48]

Better than Saturday Night Fever

[@AliciaNieto1960]

Peaso de pelicula,la vi ayer,no se por que he esperado tanto tiempo,vaya banda sonora extraordinariaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brocklanders3203]

Found my new ringtone.

[@jamesfulton564]

The unsung hero here is Roller Girl. keeping up ON SKATES backwards and shit

[@Roodosutaa]

The TK-421 modification made everyone freaky deaky

[@Iwastherein1969]

didn't know John C. Reilly could move like dat

[@woodson21]

Every time I see this I so want Reed to connect with Dirk on the hand slap the first time Dirk tries to do it. And I love the blonde coming in from the right at 00:16, perfect timing.

[@newmoon21ael]

he can teach me dancing moves anytime of the day! damn he is fine!

[@knightjedi666]

Me too...I watch it over and over...I study all the moves and even watch the b/g people...lol. YES...ripped out of my mind, I did do it in a club one time...I even did the "drying my afro" move Dirk does towards the end...I brought the house down...lol...Ill never do it again...but it was fun.

[@mariolee2776]

I wish I can dance like that

[@stylecollective-qt9um]

@pekoe Me TOO!!! When i was younger people used to really dance in clubs, but not like this. i wanna go somewhere where I can seriously break out into a "line dance", lol!!!

[@jeremythompson9974]

They're so smoothe with it. Kick ass for sure

[@marlaporter]

The Hustle, The Bus Stop, The Funky Chicken, & The Bump

fucking badass.

[@shortandstylish]

Great tune by the Commodores ... v v funky!! true tho ... Tony from Saturday night fever would have nailed it! hahaha

[@CARRIEMARIA]

LOVE THIS! They can MOVE ! :)

[@ramaj26]

Man he was gittin it in this scene hahahaha Marky Mark hahahahaha this movie is tha SHYT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!