Review of Xanadu (1980) by Bixby'S Bird Farm — 09 Jul 2008

OLIVIA on roller skates and a score by Electric Light Orchestra, what is not to love?

This review of Xanadu (1980) was written by Bixby'S Bird Farm on 09 Jul 2008.

Xanadu has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Lee C (414) on 08 Jan 2013

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I don't know if I just watched a movie or a hour and a half music video. Gong into this film, I knew it was bad and somewhat campy…

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By Carol H (660) on 19 Mar 2013

This is the movie that Moulin Rouge should've been. It isn't a good movie, but it is kind of lovable and fun in its garish cocaine-y way…

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By Terence B (24) on 08 May 2017

A place where nobody dared to go...except me…

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Honestly have no idea what I just watched other than it's a pretty corny 80's roller disco musical…

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By Marcdoyle (398) on 08 Feb 2013

GREAT soundtrack. So yes, it's a cheesy movie which was probably taken far too seriously 30+ years ago, but I'm giving it a break…

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By Mike P (1,383) on 12 Feb 2015

I gave two stars because of ELO and Olivia...but the movie is so so bad…

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