Jonathan Rivera- Grease

 Grease (1978)

Grease is one of my all time favorite musicals. Directed by Randal Kleiser, Grease truly captures the essence of the 50’s and depicts  what it would be like to be a teenager in that decade. Grease entrances the audience with Danny Zuko, played by John Travolta, and Sandy’s, Olivia Newton-John, story of teenage love all the while trying to survive high school. 

What makes Grease an instant classic is the star-filled cast with stars such as John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John and Jeff Conoway, the great music, one of the classics from the soundtrack being "Youre the One that I Want" and finally the story line that is relatable to everyone who has gone to high school. Grease allows the audience to travel back in time and get a taste of life in 50’s. What is so great about Grease is it’s light-hearted and fun tone throughout the film. All the songs, choreography, and photography in the film are executed perfectly and are full of fun. There is never a dull moment in Grease, keeping the audience entertained for the entire length of the film.

 

  One of my favorite scenes is the lunch scene when both crowds break out into “Summer Nights”. This scene is great because the audience learns about the major conflict between the two protagonists in a very fun way: they sing about it. The choreography is funny and great, just as the song is. This scene is an upbeat, fun, and exciting sequence that always has me singing along every time I watch it.