Very dated but colorful

Rating: 5/10 (8 September 2008)

I first saw this when it came out and remember very little about it. I did not like it when I first saw it and never watched again since. Just recently, I saw the film again.
Let me start by saying it is vibrant, colorful and energetic. Everyone looks good in their costumes and make up and everyone is young. Amazing that everyone was smoking but things have changed since this movie was made. So much so that all I could think of was how dated this film is. I found myself wincing during some of the dance scenes. The jerky, odd movements on the bleachers and around the car being "souped up". If memory serves me I didn't like these scenes when the film was new so watching them today was a bit startling. The dialogue in some parts of the film is very strange too. No one talks like that anymore thank goodness.
Despite the fact that I didn't like the entire film I have to say that I couldn't take my eyes off of it and it did leave an impression. The opening animated sequence is a one of a kind-you don't see many films start out like that anymore. Did Car Wash use something like that as well?
I might have to watch the film again but some of this film seems so strange I can't imagine why this would be anyone's favorite film!