Saturday Night Fever (1977)

the 1970's disco era

one of my favorites. great movie & music. missing a lot of features. the features shown are good. j. travolta is not seen in interviews. still missing a lot of deleted scenes. my VHS copy taken off from TV have lots of important scenes. i hope they'll release another special edition featuring more material. an enjoyable movie & love it. **** November 13, 2008

Enjoyable but not great

Travolta is a great actor, no dout and his acting is the best part of the movie. He absorbs the role perfectly.

I enjoyed Staying Alive more.

Seeing the cultural decadance of the era in both movies is not fun but both were enjoyable. November 1, 2008

Modern

While the movie is more apt to be recalled for its impact on American pop culture, few who watch the movie will ever see beyond the admittedly fantastic dance sequences. As a result, many people might never recognize Saturday Night Fever as perhaps one of the best movies ever made about class struggles among white ethnics. While his quick study under Denny Terrio for those dance sequences showed a great deal of determination, Travolta's Tony Manero shines in so many other way. The looks of embarrassment and exasperation that his character expresses when confronted with the possibility of working in a Bay Ridge paint store all of his life, or the prejudice and regional chauvinism of his friends, or the behavior of his friends at White Castle or his initial inability to express himself to Stephanie in any way that might impress her, all of these and more contribute to a fully realized character. While Tony's friends idolize him, the movie never really does, but it does allow empathy for his plight, because even Tony realizes that he is virtually trapped by the current conditions of his existence. While much might be made of the homophobia, racism, and misogyny of the protagonist and his friends, these things are never excused and the movie goes to some lengths to express Tony's own recognition that these are shortcomings in not only his character, but those borne of a provincial mentality which he desperately longs to escape. Forget those who call this a musical. While the music is an intricate part of the film and setting, Travolta's performance is what sets this film apart. September 12, 2008

Perennial Favorite

I must've seen this moved at least 20 times before I decided to buy it. Travolta at his very best. Plus the music and dancing are spectacular. All with a believable coming-of-age story. Worth every penny. I'll show it to my grandkids when they're old enough. One, at 3, is already into music big time. August 17, 2008

Nice Music, Lousy Story

I am a Bee Gees fan, and I loved the music! The dancing was good but not great. The story and acting were terribe! The foul language was unnecessary. April 7, 2008

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