
Xanadu
1980, Fantasy, 1h 36m
41 Reviews 10,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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Not even spandex and over-the-top musical numbers can save Xanadu from questionable acting, unimpressive effects, and a story unencumbered by logic. Read critic reviews
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Kira
Danny McGuire
Sonny Malone
Simpson
Helen
Sandra
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Critic Reviews for Xanadu
All Critics (41) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (11) | Rotten (30)
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"Xanadu" cannot possibly be described as a good movie, but it can be recommended to those who can tolerate large amounts of intravenous marzipan.
April 1, 2019 | Full Review… -
This modern musical with tunes written by Where Are They Now pop band ELO falls flat on its face simply because the premise is so utterly ludicrous.
April 1, 2019 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
The acting is wooden, the direction and cinematography confused, the special effects largely out of place, the dramatic interest nonexistent.
April 28, 2018 | Full Review… -
Stupendously bad.
March 26, 2009 | Full Review… -
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 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review… -
Conventional wisdom decrees that Xanadu is a horrible film. In a sense, conventional wisdom may be correct, but it ignores one key ingredient: viewed in the right frame of mind, this movie can be a lot of fun.
June 10, 2008 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Xanadu
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Dec 08, 2015This horribly dated 1980 fantasy is such a trashy mess with no structure that it doesn't surprise me that the script was written during filming, and even if it has some (few) nice songs, it is shocking how they threw so much money into something that looks so tacky and cheap.Carlos M Super Reviewer
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Oct 24, 2014Deliciously bad and campy. An absolute delight!Christian C Super Reviewer
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Sep 06, 2010This movie is generally regarded as one of the worst movies ever, but it does have some good music, so I gave it one star.Aj V Super Reviewer
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Sep 02, 2009An 80's film with Olivia Newton John after her performanse in Greese. Nothing special exept one good song.Arianeta L Super Reviewer
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Sonny Malone: | Last one in, first one home! |
Kira: | "I'll love you forever.... I'll love you forever... forever... forever.. forever...." |
Kira: | I'll love you forever.... I'll love you forever... forever... forever.. forever.... |
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