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zingy
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 Grease Grease Quote: Grease is an 1978 American musical film directed by Randal Kleiser and based on Warren Casey's and Jim Jacobs's 1971 musical of the same name about two lovers in a 1950s high school. The film stars John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, and Jeff Conaway. It was successful both critically and at the box office; its soundtrack album ended 1978 as the second-best selling album of the year in the United States, behind the soundtrack of Saturday Night Fever, another film starring Travolta.
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thompsoncory
Rachel McAdams Fan
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This used to be one of my favorite films when I was younger. Now I don't love it as much, but it's still a solid musical that's very deserving of its classic status.
8/10 (B+)
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movies35
Forum General
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One of the best movies ever!!! I've loved this movie ever since I was little and I don't get tired of watching it!
10/10 (A+)
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matatonio
Teh Mexican
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it been such a long time since i saw this one, but yeah one of the Best Musicals, very fun movie!
a true classic!
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Maverikk
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I sometimes find myself singing the tunes. I've karaokeed "Summer Lovin'" and "You're the One That I Want" many times with this awesome female singer that I know. The film is good, but not great, and I like the second one better. The only reason I can say that with my head not completely lowered, is because it's a very odd opinion that both myself and my best friend share.
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Riggs
We had our time together
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Classic! A
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BJ
Killing With Kindness
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great film
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Atoddr
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I rewatched within the last few days and it's still very good. I'd forgotten how slim Travolta used to be but I never forgot how hot Olivia Newton-John was! Along with Princess Leia chained to Jaba the Hut in Return Of The Jedi, Sandy in black pants is an icon for my generation. One thing that I really saw this time was how good Stockard Channing really is as Rizzo. I had a great time watching this again. My grade: A-.
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dolcevita
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Oh god the watchability factor of this movie is through the roof. The first time I ever saw it was in rerelease on the big screen when my mom dragged me. I hated it. I don't know why, now that I look back on it, it was probably because it was the first musical I ever saw.
Now I realize how fun the dance sequences are, how humorous Beauty School Dropout is, and of course the ending gets reread. I used to be pissed that she would "change herself" for him until I rewatched it and was just like "Yay, the inner slut came out." WooHoooOOOOOoo.! Hey if the leather fits.....
I think its just a fun movie. Its never boring, and deals with a couple actual issues too. Though some of them are less relevant today, they still speak true. There will also never be another scene where Travolta jumps up on a car like that and points in a semi-circle. This movie, thankfully, doesn't take itself too seriously either. Probably my favorite non-dark musical, I like it better than Singing in the Rain and other light musicals. Its up there with Cabaret and Chicago for my top three.
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Libs
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I love this movie.
You're the one that I want, ooh ooh ooh.
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makeshift
Teenage Dream
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One of my favorite films of all time, and the only musical I've ever truly enjoyed. One of the most rewatchable movies of all time in my book.
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Shack
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B+
One of the most fun movies around, also the songs rank up there for the catchiest.
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Michael.
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The perfect musical. I've seen it a thousand times and I'm the Karaoke king to half of the songs!
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Bradley Witherberry
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One of my favorite musicals - I've seen it about a dozen times in the theatre. Totally charming and perfectly crafted.
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greasedlightning
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This is my absolute favorite movie of all time. I've seen movies that are better, but none that I love as much as this one. A+ all the way  .
All I wanna know is who gave it a D? I'm curious as to what reasoning there could be behind that.
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Dr. Lecter
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Well, per exclusion I think it's clear who gave the D, heh.
Anyway, I don't remember it well, but what I remember, I didn't like. Refrain from giving a grade, though.
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trixster
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A musical that I actually enjoy. Catchy songs and cool characters. Just fun to watch. Perhaps a bit dated, but it's still pretty good.
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Christian
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I got a hickey from Kinicke.
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insomniacdude
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Meh. I'm not a big afan of this musical. Not to say it's bad. They did a good job, but in spite of that I've just never liked Grease too much. The songs, while catchy, just don't do it for me.
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DIB2
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This is a fun film to watch, a true classic it never gets old
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Corpse
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Re: Grease A
This was just on, I think VH1, and it truely never gets old.
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TDH
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Re: Grease  Why, this car is Auto-matic. Its System-matic. Its Hyyyyydro-matic. Why, its Greased Lightning! A+_________________
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movies35
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Re: Grease I just watched this for the first time in ages because my boyfriend has for some reason never seen it and I forced him to. It's still great. Obviously dated but it's a lot of fun and the music is so damn catchy. I do think it slows down a bit though during some numbers and it could have been tweaked a bit. I'd give it an 8/10 or so now.
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Algren
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Re: Grease Best musical ever made.
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snack
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Re: Grease faggot
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