Directed by:
Randal KleiserCinematography:
Bill ButlerCast:
John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, Barry Pearl, Michael Tucci, Kelly Ward, Didi Conn, Jamie Donnelly, Dinah Manoff, Eve Arden (more)VOD (2)
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John Travolta solidified his position as the most versatile and magnetic screen presence of the decade in this film version of the smash hit play Grease. Recording star Olivia Newton-John made her American film debut as Sandy, Travolta's naive love interest. The impressive supporting cast reads like a "who's who" in this quintessential musical about the fabulous '50s. Grease is not just a nostalgic look at a simpler decade--it's an energetic and exciting musical homage to the age of rock 'n' roll! (official distributor synopsis)
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Grease can serve as an easy target for aesthetes who deeply despise the mainstream and light entertainment because that's exactly what Grease without a doubt is. However, it is stylish, choreographically and musically on a professional level, and apart from the fact that I have never found a liking for John Travolta, it is very well cast. There are not many musicals that would stand the test of time and Grease definitely succeeds in that regard. At the time, the critics accepted Grease with great doubts - but you know critics, they often miss the mark in their categorical judgments. That a similar project can turn out much worse is evidenced when comparing it to Saturday Night Fever, which was made at the same time with the same John Travolta in the lead role. Overall impression: 75%.
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Grease 2 is an extremely ordinary affair, matching the level of endless newbie reruns in the morning hours, but Grease is not much better. It’s hard to make two films different when you have a lot of the same cast and crew. I’m not interested in the bouncing Travolta and a weird Newton-John. I'd rather have the stage version with Lucy Lawless that she did in 1997. When it comes to Grease, I only laugh at Lorenzo Lamas. ;)
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I can finally say I've seen Grease. The legendary classic among musicals, starring a dashing John Travolta and a seemingly innocent Olivia Newton-John, offers, besides a simple story, nice choreography and memorable songs that have not aged with time. In short, an enjoyable film that can still appeal today and puts High School Musical playfully to shame.
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That 82% is a scary realization for me about how many multinicks my mom has here. A musical hell with implausible characters and a few decent songs after eight beers. Ugh, Travolta still gives me the creeps.
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I just love this movie. Even back when I first saw it on TV as a school-age child, it completely captivated me. I love the songs sung here, and even the silly story about a love that could never work. It is indeed silly, but it's beautiful, and before turning thirty, I finally realized how funny it is. This is a movie that I will definitely watch many times in my life.
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