Grease is a musical that managed to stand the test of time. 44 years after it's release, Grease is still as fresh, fun, catchy and energetic as it was the day it was released.
Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta (an actor I haven't been favourable toward over the years) absolutely shine in this movie, showcasing fantastic singing and acting skill that definitely lives up to the challenge of the script.
Being a toned-down version of the borderline scandalous Broadway musical, Grease still maintains a lot of its edge. It beautifully captures the spirit of the 50s in tone, music, set design and costuming. Watching this film is like stepping into a carefully preserved time capsule from a bygone era.
The editing on this film is fantastic as well. The cuts, such as that with Danny sliding under the car in Greased Lightning, create enough eye candy that no theatrical stage can ever convey to make this a truly interesting film to watch.
Grease is also yet another example of a paper-thin, cookie-cutter plot that simply works through the decisions in the writer's room. This film is every bit as delightful as it's soundtrack, a penultimate summery album to listen to during a long drive in the hot weather.
Grease is definitely a classic and headed directly to my favorite movies list.
Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta (an actor I haven't been favourable toward over the years) absolutely shine in this movie, showcasing fantastic singing and acting skill that definitely lives up to the challenge of the script.
Being a toned-down version of the borderline scandalous Broadway musical, Grease still maintains a lot of its edge. It beautifully captures the spirit of the 50s in tone, music, set design and costuming. Watching this film is like stepping into a carefully preserved time capsule from a bygone era.
The editing on this film is fantastic as well. The cuts, such as that with Danny sliding under the car in Greased Lightning, create enough eye candy that no theatrical stage can ever convey to make this a truly interesting film to watch.
Grease is also yet another example of a paper-thin, cookie-cutter plot that simply works through the decisions in the writer's room. This film is every bit as delightful as it's soundtrack, a penultimate summery album to listen to during a long drive in the hot weather.
Grease is definitely a classic and headed directly to my favorite movies list.