Christopher Malpas Ok, this film is BAD. It is no surprise this film was a flop on release. However, it has gone on to become a cult classic and even spawned a Broadway show. What little plot the film contains is totally and utterly predictable. You can pretty much tell how Xanadu will end from the very opening scenes. On to the acting, Olivia Newton John does the best with what little she's been given to play with, Gene Kelly plays it brilliantly, essentially playing himself. Michael Beck however, is just a nothing in this. I'm not sure if this was the way his character had been written, or how he interpreted it, but other than standing about looking slightly bemused his character Sonny doesn't stick out in any way. No classic lines, no heroic actions.. Poorly executed characterisation aside, what Xanadu delivers in spades is music and visual spectacle. It is no surprise the soundtrack did far better than the film. ELO created something amazing. Add to that The Tubes, ONJ herself, and Cliff Richard (not so brilliant, but hey!), and you get a great sounding film.Visually the whole 40s/80s mashup does work, and the scenery throughout is bright and vibrant. Particular standouts are the Xanadu club itself, as well as the All Over The World section. As a lover of "bad" films this is a particular favourite. It was never going to win any Oscars but it is colourful, fun, with a great soundtrack. It doesn't drag or outstay its welcome clocking in at just over 90 minutes.

Kirpianuscus Xanadu is only a charming fairy tale. nothing more. and this is a real virtue. because it gives the atmosphere of a period, Gene Kelly at the end of his splendid career, beautiful choreography, a memorable song and the shining Olivia Newton John. it is a naive game, almost childish, without high ambitions , more than the sparkles of a disco show. the story is not new and Olivia Newton John is far to be a new Rita Hayworth. Michael Beck is the kind of option who impose, again and again, same question - why him ?a bizarre question because the acting, maybe except Gene Kelly, represents only collection of sketches for the musical moments. Xanadu is not a good film. but it is comfortable and nice and seductive and good support for nostalgia. and, in strange manner, this is only important thing in its case. because the rest is only... music.

SnoopyStyle Artist Sonny Malone (Michael Beck) is giving up. He goes back to painting enlarged record covers for AirFlo Records. He rips up his drawings which float to a mural of the Greek muses at the end of an alley. Kira (Olivia Newton-John) remains on earth to inspire Sonny to help Danny McGuire (Gene Kelly) create a roller disco club. For his assignment back at AirFlo, Sonny is told to enlarge a record cover with Kira on it.This is fun and silly. I don't know what people are expecting. The writing is cheesy. The effects are cheesy. Even the songs are cheesy. It was probably a little late for a Disco movie especially one that is so sincere and happy. There is something unabashedly naive about this movie. The only major complaint I have is Michael Beck. Apparently he didn't get the memo about what kind of movie this is. He's like a gloomy cloud in an otherwise bright sunny day. This movie needs a cheery guy instead of Michael Beck with his scowl. On the other hand, ONJ is the perfect magical musical muse. She can't stop giving off that fun vibe and she has some terrific catchy songs. Then there is the great Gene Kelly. He still has the spark and it shows. He brings with him some old fashion class.

danbucherie The poster for the movie shows FantasyFantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary plot element, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic and magical creatures are common. Fantasy is generally distinguished from the genres of science fiction and horror by the expectation that it steers clear of scientific and macabre themes.Xanadu is a fantasy!!! not serious,I love the movie because I love Oliva voice she sang and had a lot hits before this! IT SHOW A TIME THAT IS GONE BOTH OLD AND NEW OF IT'S TIME EARLY 1980'S AND 1940'SOLIVA perfect for it! music was great! it was great seeing Gene Kelly again and i believe he directed too. THEY could of found a better actor for her to costar with. there was cartoons, once again great music, dancing, dancing in roller skates, (roller skates never got to the big time like Olimpics and you don't see them in any dancing, but ice skates of course have) roller skates are of pas say now her dancing is rather choppy and when she sings the very last part of Xanadu when dressed a fantasy queen her lip sinking was horrible. maybe what was wrong for people was no sex for adults and not child like for children like oz or like stories that never ends and witches, magic wands and magical places and schools