Grease was released in 1978, it was directed by Randal Kleiser and was based off Warren Casey & Jim Jacob's 1971 musical of the same name. The musical is extremely well known and most likely everyone in the class has seen it. It stars a young John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John -- it is a story of two young lovers moving through the trials and tribulation of American High School in the 1950's.
I must admit i am not a huge musical fan, i quite liked Sweeney Todd but other than that Grease is only musical i have enjoyed (Although Billy Elliot stage performance was brilliant). I think the reason i like Grease and that it resonates with so many people is because of the nature of the setting. Everyone has experienced high school and i think the 1950's hair school, with the greasy hair, the flash cars, American style diners, drive in movie theatres is something everyone holds a nostalgia for; even if they haven't experienced it.
One of my favorite things about the Grease is the age of the actors - it isn't noticeable when you watch the movie but if you analyze it they are all so much older than high school students. I think this is something that is frequently mentioned by the cast in interviews but it worked. Additionally the dance numbers are great and how many people can say they don't know the words to at least one song in Grease? The soundtrack is extremely well known -- Summer Nights, Your the one that i want, Grease Lighting, Beauty School Dropout the list goes on!
Finally there is that iconic scene at the end of the movie with Sandy approaching Zuko at the end of year carnival dressed to impress him in her rock chick all leather outfit style to show she wants to be with him! Who can forget that sequence or for that matter Olivia Newton-John in that dress!
Below is the original trailer for Grease
No comments:
Post a Comment