This was a hit?

Rating: 1/10 (5 October 2000)

The dumbness of this film, and its mediocre production values, make its hit status an utter mystery. Like the television show, "Happy Days", "Grease" is a 70's version of the 50's. Not for a second are you lost in the decade in which the film is set. It is far too 1970's in its feel, for that. The film's only appeal comes from its two stars, the only cast members who look young enough to be in high school. The rest of the over-the-hill gang mugs and overacts, shamelessly. It is horribly directed and the musical numbers look like rejects from a much better show. The film of course isn't entirely to blame. The stage production of "Grease", is just as bad. Perhaps worse. It's all a matter of taster. So if "Grease" is the word for you, then by all means, enjoy. I didn't.