It's been 20 years since my last movie review but after watching Saturday Night Fever for the third time I thought I should come back from the dead and write my observations.
Firstly, although I've seen this movie two times before, I could never really remember the plot line. I could only recall that I mildly liked the film but I couldn't tell you what happened.
Now after my third watch I see why this has been the case. First of all, the movie starts out like a breaking away film with the Travolta character wanting somethIng better than a paint shop job. In act 1 his potential new opportunity arises with a dance contest for money and recognition at his favourite disco tech and the perfect dance partner to pursue to help him get it.
In act 2 He would then meet several obstacles like a clingy girlfriend, aloof parents, demanding boss, scumbag loser friends. You know, the obstacles we all face in life at some point. The problem is, the movie ends with all obstacles fully in tact and the audience wondering what the crap just happened? He wins the dance contest but felt unworthy of it and gives it to the 2nd place winner in a fit. Making the last 2 hours of our viewing lives a complete waste.
In act 3 - which is virtually non existent, He doesn't break away, he shakes a girl's hand as a "friend". Something which was never indicated as a goal at any time. But WHAMMY he accomplished it anyways. End of movie.
This is why I could never remember what happened, because nothing ever did happen in this flick.
I was 10 years old when this hit the theatres and I remember distinctly how impacting it was on pop culture. At age 11, I finally saved up enough money for a pair of tan Angel's flight complete with a hand me down silk shirt. I also remember not getting any babes whatsoever as I didn't look at all like Vinny Barbareno...and I was 11...and I couldn't skate backwards. All dealbreakers.
I thought Travolta did a great job in this movie - phenomenal dancer - moves which have been so parodied over the years that they are now cartoonish today but at the time - he legit had on his boogie shoes. He just had a broken story to work with. I give it 6 out of 10 stars as the soundtrack is timeless, the acting was great - even by the random Coppola paint store owner appearance! It was good, enjoyable to watch as a memory lane piece with no regard for political correctness ideology.
Firstly, although I've seen this movie two times before, I could never really remember the plot line. I could only recall that I mildly liked the film but I couldn't tell you what happened.
Now after my third watch I see why this has been the case. First of all, the movie starts out like a breaking away film with the Travolta character wanting somethIng better than a paint shop job. In act 1 his potential new opportunity arises with a dance contest for money and recognition at his favourite disco tech and the perfect dance partner to pursue to help him get it.
In act 2 He would then meet several obstacles like a clingy girlfriend, aloof parents, demanding boss, scumbag loser friends. You know, the obstacles we all face in life at some point. The problem is, the movie ends with all obstacles fully in tact and the audience wondering what the crap just happened? He wins the dance contest but felt unworthy of it and gives it to the 2nd place winner in a fit. Making the last 2 hours of our viewing lives a complete waste.
In act 3 - which is virtually non existent, He doesn't break away, he shakes a girl's hand as a "friend". Something which was never indicated as a goal at any time. But WHAMMY he accomplished it anyways. End of movie.
This is why I could never remember what happened, because nothing ever did happen in this flick.
I was 10 years old when this hit the theatres and I remember distinctly how impacting it was on pop culture. At age 11, I finally saved up enough money for a pair of tan Angel's flight complete with a hand me down silk shirt. I also remember not getting any babes whatsoever as I didn't look at all like Vinny Barbareno...and I was 11...and I couldn't skate backwards. All dealbreakers.
I thought Travolta did a great job in this movie - phenomenal dancer - moves which have been so parodied over the years that they are now cartoonish today but at the time - he legit had on his boogie shoes. He just had a broken story to work with. I give it 6 out of 10 stars as the soundtrack is timeless, the acting was great - even by the random Coppola paint store owner appearance! It was good, enjoyable to watch as a memory lane piece with no regard for political correctness ideology.