Review of 54 (1998) by Jani K — 25 Oct 2007

With a little better pacing and editing and scripting this might have been a really good one. A dissappointment.

This review of 54 (1998) was written by Jani K on 25 Oct 2007.

54 has generally received mixed reviews.

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I don't know the historical significance of Studio 54, I merely watched the film because it was said that Mike Myers gave a performance that…

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The director's cut of 54 is a remarkable artefact that tells us as much about the 1990s as it does the 1970s…

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By Marcus M (342) on 10 Mar 2013

I enjoyed this movie.. Mike myers role as a druggie club owner, was epic. Was def good to see him do a serious role…

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The movie may not have captured the true essence of the 54 era, but at least someone was willing to give it a try…

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By Chazzyc . (237) on 04 Jun 2015

I love it and it's not as bad as most say. The Director's cut is better, though…

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By Caroline Westbrook (97) for Empire (3,446) on 13 Jun 2015

It looks attractive, and is enlivened somewhat by the soundtrack's obligatory disco dinosaurs, but those expecting any real insight into the…

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By Ryan A (1,011) on 31 Aug 2016

Very informative about the famous Studio 54. I watched it like an education on the famous nightclub…

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M'eh. Watch Boogie Nights for a real film about drugs, partying, hedonism and loss…

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By Reese J (120) on 12 Sep 2014

Dreadfully boring, and if I have to hear that God awful If you could read my mind song one more time, I may murder someone…

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By Wes C (122) on 25 Aug 2012

I have no idea why people hated this so much. I really thought the cast did a good job and it was overall well acted…

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