Better than what most people would expect of the stereotype

Rating: 7/10 (14 April 2002)

Travolta's potential as an actor is seen in this film more than any other. Sure, he was good in Pulp Fiction, but this film shows that he has potential for more range.
As for the movie itself, I think there is more to the movie than just disco moves and acting like hoodlums. Tony (Travolta) is your average Italian generation joe who has conflicts about whether he should be sticking around the usual gang of crude friends or try for better. Along the way, many other topics are hit upon.
Now let's face it...the dancing and the music are the highlights. Even if you hate disco, you'll be amazed by Travolta's moves that made the Pulp Fiction moves look like granny steps. And the songs are just classics.
If you haven't seen this flick yet, definitely rent it. It should be a rite of passage, just like watching Monty Python and the Holy Grail in college and Caddyshack in high school. And do get the R version (the PG versions is for wusses).