Review of Xanadu (1980) by Christa M — 05 Jul 2007

I want to be a roller skating disco muse! I want ribbons in my hair and streamers from my roller skates! I want to do choreographed roller skating routines to ELO!

This review of Xanadu (1980) was written by Christa M on 05 Jul 2007.

Xanadu has generally received mixed reviews.

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