"Tell Me About It, Stud."

Rating: 9/10 (30 June 2015)

Grease (1978): Dir: Randal Kleiser / Cast: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, Didi Conn: Pleasure ride of romance and music set in the late 1950's at Rydell High School. It is a musical about time and style starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John as Danny and Sandy who are reunited after sharing a summer romance. He is one of the T-Birds gang and she is introduced to the Pink Ladies. We can relate to their trials and situations as they pass through this faze. A lot of fun with electrifying musical numbers including "Grease Lightning", "Beauty School Dropout" and a comical "Sandra Dee" number performed by Rizzo. Director Randal Kleiser is backed with exquisite art direction. Travolta as Danny struggles with sincerity as he attempts to win over Sandy as well as balance his friendships. Newton-John plays off the innocence of Sandy who sings a wonderful number about her helpless devotion to Danny. Stockard Channing steals scenes as tough talking Rizzo who leads the Pink Ladies as well as struggle with her relationship with Kenicky. Jeff Conaway plays rebellious T-Bird leader Kenicky whose tough surface shields his true emotions. Didi Conn provides amusement as Frenchy, who drops out and fails in beauty school. Engaging musical about friendship and memories that will remind viewers why "grease" is the word. Score: 9 / 10