Review of Xanadu

Xanadu (1980)
6/10
Not bad, but not great
21 April 2006
Warning: Spoilers
This is a sentimental musical about a muse named Kira (Olivia Newton John) who is sent to Earth to inspire two men, Danny McGuire (Gene Kelly) and Sonny Malone (Michael Beck) to open up a nightclub. It is filled with some great music and some innovative dance scenes (Gene Kelly could even dance on roller skates, the show-off!) Along the way, she breaks all the rules and falls in love with Sonny.

Unfortunately it's a push button plot with a predictable ending, and the script is marginal at best.

Still, with the terrific cinematography and the wonderful wardrobe, it's not a bad way to spend an evening at home.
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