Grease is THE word!

Rating: 9/10 (10 July 2010)

I really love this movie! First, I need to mention my favorite part of it: the soundtrack. It isn't even the kind of music I usually listen to, and yet I love all those songs. With all this time that passed since the movie was filmed they are still awesome. "You are the one that I want" always makes me want to dance. "Hopelessly devoted to you" is a classic. And my favorite and most under-appreciated song of the movie in my opinion: "There are worse things I could do" It never bothered me that the actors were not teenagers. I didn't see it as a big deal when I was a teenager and now when I am their age I think it makes the movie more enjoyable to me since it is easier to connect with them. Let's be fair, Hollywood was never very accurate with age, but to me it is the performance that matters. And they did it great. I wouldn't want to see anyone play Rizzo. To me she was perfect at it.
I also love the bright colors, the fun clothes etc. that are supposed to represent the 50's.
There is some overacting in this movie, but I think this is the right way for this movie. It isn't a drama that needs accurate performances of human behaviour, a perfect presentation of the 50's and a deep plot line. It is simply a feel good movie, that makes you happy and also nostalgic for a time that was way before you were born.
Also, I think the ending is great. I believe it is misinterpreted by some critics. It doesn't send the message to change for a guy. It is simply telling you to overcome your shyness and social demands (girls should be "good" and "wallflowers") and become yourself.