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Grease (1978) Rank 4 Reviews
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Boxoffice Magazine
"Grease" has long had a following of sing-along types, especially since it was encouraged by the studio upon the occasion of its anniversary re-release. The omission of that simple feature suggests the studio was in a rush to get the title out, and didn't ...read the complete Grease movie review at Boxoffice Magazine
Michael Dequina
A musical lives or dies by its soundtrack, and it is here that Grease truly soars. The opening number "Summer Nights," in which Danny and Sandy recall their summer romance, isn't the biggest karaoke tune of all time for nothing; it's as deliriously ...read the complete Grease movie review at Michael Dequina
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
So what if you can spot the guide wires in the groovy "Greased Lightning," one of many spirited production numbers. Or if Jeff Conaway (TV's "Taxi"), as Kenickie, never achieved the stardom predicted for him. Or even if Newton-John, Travolta and the scene ...read the complete Grease movie review at Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Three Movie Buffs (Patrick Nash)
Simply put, Grease is not only the word, it is one of the most purely enjoyable motion pictures of all time. ...read the complete Grease movie review at Three Movie Buffs (Patrick Nash)
MovieEye.com (David Litton)
Girls, grab your poodle skirts! Guys, grab your hair grease and leather jackets! "Grease" is the word, and after nearly 25 years since its initial theatrical run, it's every bit as enchanting and fun as it ever was. The numbers speak for themselves: after ...read the complete Grease movie review at MovieEye.com (David Litton)
The Common Guy (Paul Hall)
Full review to be posted soon of the new digitally enhanced Grease!!!!! But I will warn you......I graded the first film as an A and I can't see this one much lower ...read the complete Grease movie review at The Common Guy (Paul Hall)
The Movie Insider (Deanna Chew)
Originally debuting in 1979, Grease still holds firmly to the title of being the "biggest grossing musical movie in film history" to this day. It's popularity has even inspired a Grease 2 (starring Michelle Pfeiffer) and a rumored Grease 3 starring ...read the complete Grease movie review at The Movie Insider (Deanna Chew)
Stomp Tokyo
Grease, for those of you who haven't seen it (and shame on you!), was John Travolta's second big movie after his career was launched by the TV series "Welcome Back, Kotter." (The first was Saturday Night Fever.) In it, Travolta plays Danny Zuko, a rather ...read the complete Grease movie review at Stomp Tokyo
Snack Bar (Adam J. Hakari)
Montreal Film Journal (Kevin N. Laforest)
Man, is this movie cheesy! But at the same time, it's embarrassingly entertaining. Cause even though the plot is inane and the direction is corny, the film is really dynamic and it's filled with good spirit. It's both a musical and an homage to the glorio ...read the complete Grease movie review at Montreal Film Journal (Kevin N. Laforest)
San Jose Mercury News (Julie Hinds)
WHEN WORD arrived that the nostalgia wallow "Grease" was coming back to theaters 20 years after its original release, I asked the friend I'd seen it with in high school for a deposition. ...read the complete Grease movie review at San Jose Mercury News (Julie Hinds)
Teen Movie Critic (Vivian Rose)
As many of you may know (If you're considerably older than I am) this movie stars Travolta as Danny Zuko, a senior at Rydell High . Danny is quite shocked when his summer fling, whom he thought he'd never see again, shows up as a new student at Rydell on ...read the complete Grease movie review at Teen Movie Critic (Vivian Rose)
Teen Movie Critic (Vivian Rose)
When a close friend kills herself after losing her husband to a younger woman, three divorced, disgruntled, and very middle - aged women decide to wreak revenge on their ex-husbands. Elise Ellis (Goldie Hawn), a movie star, is mad that her husband, who ...read the complete Grease movie review at Teen Movie Critic (Vivian Rose)
Christian Spotlight on the Movies
On the surface this film seems like lots of fun. We leave the theater singing (and maybe dancing the "Hand Jive"). However, hidden behind great music, we find a film that it is not exactly family viewing. We are subjected to none of the usual nudity (with ...read the complete Grease movie review at Christian Spotlight on the Movies
Moviepie.com
Now, don't even pretend that you haven't seen Grease before, either the classic movie, or the stage play. The film version is probably the last great musical that Hollywood put out that people didn't scoff at. I know that my whole generation grew up knowi ...read the complete Grease movie review at Moviepie.com
Bullz-Eye.com (--)
Everybody loves “Grease.” Kids, adults, grandparents, stoners, Goth kids, neo maxi zoom dweebies, wasteoids, everybody loves “Grease.” And here’s the funny part: it’s a naughty, naughty movie. “Greased Lightning” has two bits that would ...read the complete Grease movie review at Bullz-Eye.com (--)
Moviehole
Based on the hit Broadway stage musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, "Grease" is a campy '70s valentine to 1950s that never really existed. This is the Eisenhower era seen through a disco lens: a whimsical white-bread world of shiny hot rods, black lea ...read the complete Grease movie review at Moviehole
Cinema em Cena (Pablo Villaça)
DVDRAMA
Paramount célèbre l’anniversaire du film en grandes pompes. Au même titre que Warner avec Chantons sous la pluie, l’éditeur fait des merveilles. Par rapport à l'ancienne édition, toutes les poussières ont aujourd’hui disparu, les couleurs retrouvent un no ...read the complete Grease movie review at DVDRAMA
ShowBIZ Data
Since, except for a digitally remastered score, the film is being released virtually unchanged, Grease is not being reviewed again by many newspapers. There are exceptions (inasmuch as many analysts regard it as the only serious challenger to Titanic this ...read the complete Grease movie review at ShowBIZ Data
Jamie Peck
Those print and television ads trumpeting that "'Grease' is still the word" are right on the money. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, this quintessential movie musical is getting the royal treatment reserved for classics like "Star Wars" -- a well-deserv ...read the complete Grease movie review at Jamie Peck
filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
It's the goo they put in their hair.
It's the goo they slather on their hotrod cars.
And, of course, Grease is the word, baby.
One of the most celebrated musicals ever, Grease finally hits DVD to great fanfare from its many ardent fans, many of whom ...read the complete Grease movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
digitallyOBSESSED.com (Joel Cunningham)
Grease is one of those movies that is more or less review-proof. It was a huge hit in 1978, propelled forward by a chart-topping soundtrack, John Travolta's famous dancing feet, Olivia Newton-John's winsome charms, and 1950s nostalgia. And its fan-base co ...read the complete Grease movie review at digitallyOBSESSED.com (Joel Cunningham)
MediaScreen.com
"Grease" is the phenomenally successful musical that transformed John Travolta into an icon of the 70s, put Olivia Newton-John on the US pop charts and brought hot pants back into vogue. It's the 70s slant on 50s pop culture and it moves like gangbusters. ...read the complete Grease movie review at MediaScreen.com
JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
Fun-loving, energetic and innocent look back at times much simpler. This movie effectively juggles a thin romantic story line and the overall experience of the 1950's, with a superb soundtrack and some great dance numbers. Admittedly, I am somewhat ...read the complete Grease movie review at JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
Crazy for Cinema (Lisa Skrzyniarz)
I, like most women my age, have seen GREASE too many times to count. As I get older, why it's so entrancing becomes more and more a mystery to me. ...read the complete Grease movie review at Crazy for Cinema (Lisa Skrzyniarz)
Deranged Video Dude (Robert Wurth)
There are two sorts of people who were around in the 1970's: Those who love Grease...and everyone else. It's just one of those films. ...read the complete Grease movie review at Deranged Video Dude (Robert Wurth)
The Digital Bits
110 mins, PG, letterboxed widescreen (2.351), 16x9 enhanced, single-sided, RSDL dual layered (layer switch at ??), custom "slim" gatefold packaging with slip-cover, cast and crew interviews, theatrical trailer, film-themed menu screens, scene access (20 ...read the complete Grease movie review at The Digital Bits
Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
Of course, everything turns out okay, and our friends literally sail off into the sky together in their convertible on graduation day. Grease wraps up with a sentimental message extracted from Sandy's saga: if you want to make friends, take up smoking ...read the complete Grease movie review at Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
They're so skinny, and so, well, shiny.Untrammeled by time, fresh-faced John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John return in their adorable, ...read the complete Grease movie review at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Urban Cinefile (Urban Cinefile Critics)
Lively, fresh and bright, Grease still stands tall and is destined to become a classic with its memorable, toe-tapping songs, imaginative choreography, plus the dazzle of John Travolta and Olivia Newton John. ...read the complete Grease movie review at Urban Cinefile (Urban Cinefile Critics)
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