Review of Saturday Night Fever (1977) by Matty S — 15 Jun 2014

Surprisingly dramatic and insightful. And good. But damn, dat groove. Travolta was the Übermensch of Disco.

This review of Saturday Night Fever (1977) was written by Matty S on 15 Jun 2014.

Saturday Night Fever has generally received positive reviews.

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