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Xanadu (1980)

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In this film, the mysterious Kira (Olivia Newton-John) appears to assist and inspire a young artist, Sonny Malone (Michael Beck). When she helps him meet up with the rich Danny McGuire (Gene Kelly), the two join up together to create an artistic and business success, an unique club called "Xanadu." ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi

PG, 1 hr. 36 min.

Musical & Performing Arts, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Robert Greenwald

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1980 Wide

On DVD: Jul 20, 1999

MCA Universal Home Video

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Critic Reviews for Xanadu

All Critics (26) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (11) | Rotten (14) | DVD (7)

Look at Xanadu with an eye toward storytelling superiority and your head will explode. To appreciate the madness within, one must take in the blinding neon sights with an open heart and at least one nostril-coating line of cocaine.

June 29, 2008 Full Review Source: BrianOrndorf.com

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Brian Orndorf

BrianOrndorf.com

Xanadu isn't stupid. It's just a little slow.

June 25, 2008 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Eric Henderson

Slant Magazine

While the movie is every bit as garish and overly shellacked as the other bomb musicals of its era, at least this one looks like irresponsible amounts of money were thrown around.

June 25, 2008 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Eric Henderson

Slant Magazine

Semi-Gloss Newton-John, Gene Kelly fantasy musical is dated, but kind of fun.

February 17, 2008 Comment

Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Kooky abandon and unembarassed chutzpah make it a movie nobody dared to love

July 20, 2007 Full Review Source: Film Experience

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Nathaniel Rogers

Film Experience

Great tunes fill this flavorful bubble gum movie.

March 11, 2004 Comment

Gerry Shamray

Sun Newspapers of Cleveland

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This movie is generally regarded as one of the worst movies ever, but it does have some good music, so I gave it one star.

September 6, 2010

AJ Verser

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Xana-Don't! (unless you love bad movies)When the daughter of Zues meets the leader of the Warriors, she inspires him to team up with Gene Kelly and open a roller disco. Then they fall in love. All with phoned in music by ELO and glittery 70's style animation.What's most amazing it is directed by the guy who made the

April 19, 2007