Review of Saturday Night Fever (1977) by Deepesh C — 27 Sep 2009

I really wanted to see a mindless musical to escape the Monday blues. Damnit if it wasn't really thought provoking!!

John Travolta was really hot though.

This review of Saturday Night Fever (1977) was written by Deepesh C on 27 Sep 2009.

Saturday Night Fever has generally received positive reviews.

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