Review of Xanadu (1980) by Bryce L — 30 Jun 2007

I live and breathe this film. Gene Kelly is amazing in this film. Just went to broadway show but movie is always better. Check tap dance scene.

This review of Xanadu (1980) was written by Bryce L on 30 Jun 2007.

Xanadu has generally received mixed reviews.

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