One of the Greatest Musicals Ever Made

Rating: Null/10 (5 January 2014)

Grease (1978)
**** (out of 4)
Bad boy Danny (John Travolta) meets good girl Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) and the rest is Hollywood history. GREASE was a smash when it was on Broadway but I don't think anyone involved with the film could have imagined that it would become such a hit and now such a legendary film. With countless soundtracks sold and several theatrical re-releases over the years, GREASE is certainly one of the most loved musicals and in my opinions it's one of the greatest. I always laugh when I say that because the first time I watched this movie I really hated it but a few months later I went with a girlfriend to see it on the big screen and ever since then it has been one of my favorites. I personally think this film is just about flawless in regards to charm and fun because it's impossible not to love the characters, their situations and of course the countless great songs that are scattered through the picture. "You're the One That I Want" is clearly the most memorable and fun song here but there are other classics like "Summer Nights," "Hopelessly Devoted to You," "Look At Me I'm Sandra Dee" and of course the show-stopping "Beauty School Drop-Out" by Frankie Avalon. The entire film just has a very fun feel to it and obviously there are many homages to the era that it takes place. The performances are certainly among the best you're ever going to see because everyone is just so perfect in the roles they're given. Travolta and Newton-John clearly have a great chemistry and their charm just oozes from the screen. Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, Barry Pearl, Michael Tucci and Didi Conn are also wonderful. Plus, getting to see guest stars like Avalon, Joan Blondell and Sid Caesar is great as well. GREASE is certainly a film that is going to live on just as long as there are still movies around. It's clearly one of the best of its type and there's a reason why it remains so popular.