Passable musical

Rating: Null/10 (14 October 2019)

I don't remember watching Flashdance(It's a chick flick right) but my opinion is pretty much on par with the general consensus- Flashdance is a perfect example of a movie that's better known for its impact on pop culture than for what exists on celluloid. It is not a particularly good film, nor is it memorable on its cinematic merits. It proffers cheesy drama, amateurish acting, and a staple fairy tale plot. But it was a huge success. Part of that had to do with the music - the soundtrack album was amazingly successful. The movie became a pop culture touchstone, much like Saturday Night Fever in the late '70s and Dirty Dancing in the late '80s. With the Musical all-but-dead in this era, melodramas containing song-and-dance elements were able to capitalize on the opening. Given Flashdance's popularity in 1983 and its continuing name recognition during the quarter-century since its release, it's surprising that Hollywood has not yet gotten around to remaking it. It's probably only a matter of time. Only for musical lovers.