Grease (1978)

Grease: Directed by Randal Kleiser. With John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway. Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they’re now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance?

“I will admit I didnu0026#39;t like u0026quot;Greaseu0026quot; very much at one point, but like some other musicals, it has grown on me. It is just a fun film, yes with some corny dialogue and some slow moments, but the performances, choreography and songs more than make up for any misgivings. I like how u0026quot;Greaseu0026quot; is filmed, the cinematography is smooth, and the costumes are lovely to look at. The script has some nice raunchy humour, if a little corny at times. Also there is a nice compelling story in general, even if it is slow in spots. The performances are of high energy. John Travolta, is it just me or wasnu0026#39;t he really sexy here? I thought Tim Curry was sexy in u0026quot;Rocky Horror Picture Showu0026quot; but Travoltau0026#39;s Danny who swivels his hips like Elvis brings a different kind of sexiness as well as acting like a tough kid, which he isnu0026#39;t really. Olivia Newton-John, dressed in whites and creams looks beautiful and is appealing as Sandy, she is almost unrecognisable in the final musical number. Stockard Channing provides a voluptuous contrast as Betty Rizzo, and does it with swagger. What makes this movie enjoyable are the song and dance numbers. I wasnu0026#39;t keen on the songs when I first saw the film seven years ago, but as I have been re watching the film over the years, like the film they have really grown on me. u0026quot;Summer Nightsu0026quot;, u0026quot;Hopelessly Devoted to Youu0026quot;, u0026quot;Grease Lighteningu0026quot; and u0026quot;We Go Togetheru0026quot; are classics. Overall, this film is fun, you maynu0026#39;t like it first time, but if you give it another chance it could well grow on you. 8/10 Bethany Cox”