A Classic...if ever there was one

Rating: Null/10 (12 January 2009)

Saturday Night Fever is a classic film. I can remember well watching it over and over again on HBO as a teenager. Tonight I saw it again (R rated version) for the first time in forever.... what a joy. It will forever live in American pop culture, and rightfully so. The music, the casting, the story and yes, the dancing. This film has that rare quality of erasing time. What a magnificent job of directing. I have to wonder if those involved knew what they were really achieving.
A realistic and tangible storyline is the underlying star. It's a gift of a movie for all those who know how to discern without prejudice. It's Travolta at his most vulnerable and best.