Review of Saturday Night Fever (1977) by Christian C — 03 Oct 2010
Saturday Night Fever is more than just a movie that defined the music and fashion of a generation. It's a powerful and provocative urban tragedy that carries as much significance today as it did in 1977.
John Travolta gives a sensual and intelligent performance as the troubled Tony Manero, a Brooklyn paint store clerk by day and undisputed king of the dance floor by night. Every Saturday, Tony puts on his wide collared shirt, flared pants and platform shoes and heads out to the only place where he's seen a God rather than just some young punk.
But in the darkness, away from the strobe lights and glitter ball, is a tragic story of disillusionment, violence and heartbreak. Without a doubt, Travolta's performance made him a Hollywood legend.
From the opening credits where Travolta's Tony is walking into the streets of New York backed with the hit song by Bee Gees "Stayin' Alive" to the hopeful finish where we hear another hit song "How Deep Is Your Love?" Saturday Night Fever is a movie that gives us affection and worth to be seen again any day, this one is my favorite and it is classic.
This review of Saturday Night Fever (1977) was written by Christian C on 03 Oct 2010.
Saturday Night Fever has generally received positive reviews.
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