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Grease (1978)

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Reviews Counted:77

Fresh:47

Rotten:30

Average Rating:4.3/10

Consensus: Grease is a pleasing, energetic musical with infectiously catchy songs and an ode to young love that never gets old.

Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Theatrical Release:Jun 16, 1978 Wide

Synopsis: This film adaptation of GREASE is the zippy smash hit translation from the Broadway musical tribute to the fabulous 1950s. As a new school year begins, wholesome Australian exchange student Sandy... This film adaptation of GREASE is the zippy smash hit translation from the Broadway musical tribute to the fabulous 1950s. As a new school year begins, wholesome Australian exchange student Sandy (pop star Olivia Newton-John) and duck-tailed, leather-jacketed Danny (John Travolta) parlay their summertime romance into an on-and-off attraction that may or may not cross clique lines. Sandy seriously cramps Danny's style, so he dumps her. In response, Sandy begins dating a wholesome athlete, but, as a hedge, she also joins the gum-chewin', tough-talkin' clique known as the Pink Ladies. One of the most beloved musicals of all time, the popular soundtrack includes "You're the One that I Want," "Hopelessly Devoted to You," "Sandy," "Summer Nights," and the title tune. [More]

Starring: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway

Starring: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, Didi Conn, Dinah Manoff, Eve Arden, Joan Blondell, Barry Pearl, Michael Tucci, Kelly Ward, Jamie Donnelly, Frankie Avalon, Edd Byrnes, Sid Caesar, Alice Ghostley, Dody Goodman, Susan Buckner, Lorenzo Lamas, Annette Charles, Dennis C. Stewart, Fannie Flagg, Dick Patterson, Eddie Deezen, Darrell Zwerling, Ellen Travolta, Sha Na Na

Director: Randal Kleiser

Director: Randal Kleiser
Producer: Allan Carr, Robert Stigwood
Composer: John Farrar, Bill Oakes, Louis St. Louis, Barry Gibb
Studio: Paramount Pictures

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As Blu-Ray still remains largely the province of gamers and fanboys, I don't really see the point of even releasing Grease on the format at all.

Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | comment Comment
05/06/09
Ed Gonzalez
Ed Gonzalez
Slant Magazine

I can definitely imagine a modern tween coming across this movie and thinking, "What the heck is this?"

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05/06/09
Mike Long
Mike Long
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...there's no denying the charisma of the stars and the infectious nature of the song-and-dance numbers. (Blu-ray Edition)

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05/02/09
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

Overall, the Grease (Rockin' Rydell Edition) is absolutely worth buying even if you have the previous edition, as much for its newly-remastered transfer as the bounty of bonus materials.

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12/23/08
Todd Gilchrist
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12/30/06
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11/14/06
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The Broadway-hit-turned-movie succeeds ... because of its charismatic cast, show-stopping musical numbers, and genuine sense of fun.

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11/09/06
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10/15/06
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09/21/06
Doug Maclean
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A solid-gold Fifties' atmosphere, great singable/danceable songs, good character chemistry, plenty of humor, and the kind of energy that you normally only get on a Broadway opening night. The cast really makes up for any shortcomings in the script.

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09/21/06
James Plath
James Plath
Reel.com

Allen Carr calls Grease his own big party on the bonus featurette. Why do I get the feeling he auditioned for the part of Patty Simcox?

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09/16/06
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