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A wimpy remake of an already anemic movie (the 1947 Rita Hayworth vehicle Down to Earth), this glitzy musical from 1980 improbably stars Olivia Newton-John as a heavenly muse sent here to help open a roller-derby disco. Gene Kelly is mixed up in this well-meaning but goofy effort to fuse nostalgia with late-'70s glitter-ball trendiness, and he looks just plain silly. Directed by Robert Greenwald, the film doesn't even work as decent kitsch. --Tom Keogh
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By Frances L. Arsenault
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I have watched the trailer plus a clip for this film on the net and I had gotten curious. So I'd ordered the film and after I had watched the WHOLE film I love it! a musical-fantasy like no other. But I am shocked by the negativity towards it.
The film is about a frustrated artist named Sonny who dreams of fame beyond his dead-end job. He hates painting large, display-versions of record albums. Then he meets and falls in love with a mysterious girl named Kira, who was really Terpsichore: The muse of dance, a daughter of Zeus & Mnemosyne - The goddess of memory...I studied World Mythology. I love a really good musical, they've great songs in them. My favorite musical scenes are "Dancin'" a wonderful blend of the 40s and 80s. And "Don't Walk Away" an animated sequence by none other than Don Bluth.I had listened to that song (Don't Walk Away) I cried...Really! I cried! I haven't cried since like...months ago or so. Overall it's an awesome musical to enjoy.
The film is about a frustrated artist named Sonny who dreams of fame beyond his dead-end job. He hates painting large, display-versions of record albums. Then he meets and falls in love with a mysterious girl named Kira, who was really Terpsichore: The muse of dance, a daughter of Zeus & Mnemosyne - The goddess of memory...I studied World Mythology. I love a really good musical, they've great songs in them. My favorite musical scenes are "Dancin'" a wonderful blend of the 40s and 80s. And "Don't Walk Away" an animated sequence by none other than Don Bluth.I had listened to that song (Don't Walk Away) I cried...Really! I cried! I haven't cried since like...months ago or so. Overall it's an awesome musical to enjoy.
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will THIS one I will diffenetly recemend I have alwasy really like this movie its very injoyble olivia is anought one that
April 12 2013
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
will THIS is one I will like I diffenetly recenend I have alwasy really liked this movie Its very injoyble olivia is anought one that is one of my favorites me and my sister use to really like olivia
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Candy!!!
Xanadu is one of my favourite films of all time! It cheers me up when I feel down... Plus, the special features taught me a lot about the people behind the movie. Read more
Published 19 months ago by lovejanick
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Xanadu
I remember watching this movie when I was a kid. I loved it back then and when I saw that someone was selling it on DVD, I just had to have it. Brought back great memories. Read more
Published 20 months ago by T-Bone70
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A Olivia Classic
if your a big fan of her and her singing just like grease another musical. classic music from E.L.O. and her big hits of the early 80's. it's a great fairy tale.
Published 21 months ago by Leanne
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excellent purchase
I knew this would not be a high quality DVD because of the age the movie was released, but overall I was happy with the movie and the quick arrival. Thank you
Published 22 months ago by TMD
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Xanadu - Magical Musical Edition
After taking much abuse during it's 80's theatrical release and being largely ignored in the 90's it has taken a smash hit broadway musical to help this film get the attention it... Read more
Published on July 1 2008 by Dennis Orton
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Dazzling
What can I say that could make someone watch this movie? First of all, "Dazzling", "Mesmerizing" and "Fun". Read more
Published on April 10 2008 by Fabien
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Un classique du genre
Bien sûr le scénario manque un peu de punch, mais les chansons et la musique sont très bonne. Read more
Published on Feb 28 2006
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Contrived,
Sonny is an album painter that just can't get inspired. Enter Kira (Olivia Newton-John) muse one each. Read more
Published on Oct 3 2005 by bernie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love the movie, but DVD transfer quality is so-so.
I really enjoyed this as a kid (10 yrs old when it was in theatres). I even have the LP soundtrack somewhere. So I was excited to buy the DVD. Read more
Published on July 8 2004 by B. Ross
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A CULT CLASSIC and an EXCELLENT SOUNDTRACK
When this big budget Olivia Newton-John vehicle hit the silver screen, it actually did make money at the box office. Read more
Published on Mar 19 2004 by John Seger
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