My sister and I are determined to see all the movies that have earned "razzie" reviews; that is, the worst movies of all time, according to the razzie judges. And from the moment this movie started, with an opening sequence of over-the-top public disco skating by scrawny, mop-headed nerds (inexplicably fawned over by hot babes), this promised to be a gem. I laughed out loud at the hyped up moves and supreme coordination, which reminded me of a cross between the June Taylor Dancers, Showgirls, and the scene in Zoolander where the male models go on their frappuccino spree (right before the unfortunate "innocent gasoline fight" incident).
Yes, it was corny and predictable. Not only that, but the first half of it had the words terribly out of sync with the lip movement. But then, suddenly, it didn't matter. Something started happening. I really started to have fun watching this movie. Ok, maybe it was the martini shaker I had on the side table, but I really LIKED it!
For one thing, (admittedly getting past everyone's hair-do in this movie), I have always thought Linda Blair was a doll. Yes, I have heard all the chipmumk remarks, and her hair-do certainly didn't help that at all. But her spark and smile remind me of a modern Doris Day. Really!
The guy, Bobby, was pale, skinny, rubbery and mop-headed. Except for the mop-headed part, this description could also be applied to Fred Astaire. Old movies always featured kind of nerdy guys like this. They weren't he-men; they were awkwardly graceful. The disco hair-do was unfortunate, but his skate-dancing was really good, and seemed not to be so over-the-top later. Maybe you just get used to it after a while. I really enjoyed watching the dancing scenes--and of course the chase scene on skates!
Predictable? Sure. Who didn't know, after seeing the opening scene of the pool at the rich people's party, that everyone would end up in said pool. Still, you can't wait to see it happen. And white-bread? Hah! I sure am glad to know that you can beat murderous bad-guys who carry guns by throwing fruit at them!
So here's a rave review for anyone who wants to kick back and be entertained by one of the best "bad" movies to come along!
Another Great Bad Movie!
This has always been my favorite "bad movie". From the opening roller disco scene where they "boogie" on their skates all over LA, to the bad flute playing. This movie is a real hoot. Although Linda Blair is very cute, she is a bit on the chunky side for mainstream movies. Her love interest, is just a bit "fey" and petite if you ask me. By the ending sequence, during the big roller disco contest, you can just about see the guy wires enabling him to toss her around and over as if she is light as a feather. Of course you have your requisite bad guys--the guy that played Don in Lost In Space--and the clueless parents who don't understand their misunderstood daughter--this just makes it a "Must See".
THE BEST DISCO MOVIE SINCE S NIGHT FEVER
I LOVE THIS MOVIE. I SAW IT WAY BACK WHEN IT WAS RELEASED. I SAW IT A FEW TIMES. I LOVED IT THEN, AND STILL LOVE THE MOVIE NOW. I BOUGHT IT ON VHS A FEW YEARS AGO. WHEN I SAW THAT IT WAS RELEASED ON DVD, I SAID I GOTTA HAVE IT. I GOT IT, AND IT WAS LIKE SEEING THE MOVIE FOR THE 1ST TIME. THE SOUND WAS CLEAR AND CRISP. THE COLOUR WAS SHARP. MGM DOES A GREAT JOB. KUDOS TO THEM. I AM A LINDA BLAIR FAN, SO I AM PARTIAL TO HER FILMS. BUT SHE IS THE BEST THING IN THIS MOVIE, ALSO THE MUSIC IS REALLY COOL. I HAVE THE ORIGINAL LP SOUNDTRACK. I NOW WANT THE CD VERSION, IF I CAN FIND IT. THE PREMISE IS KINDA LAME, BUT LINDA AND JIM BRAY SHINE THROUGH. I LIKE JIM'S FRIENDS. JIMMY VAN PATTEN IS WELL KNOWN. HE COMES FROM A SHOW BUSINESS FAMILY. BEVERLY GARLAND IS A VETERAN. CHER SINGS THE OPENING SONG. WHAT ELSE COULD YOU ASK FOR? IF YOU LIKE 70 DISCO MUSIC, I RECOMMENED THIS FILM. IF YOU ARE NOT? RENT IT ANYWAY JUST FOR THE SOUNDTRACK ALONE. THANKS ALOT
A wimpy remake of an already anemic movie (the 1947 Rita Hayworth vehicle Down to Earth), this glitzy musical from 1980 improbably stars Olivia Newton-John as a heavenly muse sent here to help open a roller-derby disco. Gene Kelly is mixed up in this well-meaning but goofy effort to fuse nostalgia with late-'70s glitter-ball trendiness, and he looks just plain silly. Directed by Robert Greenwald, the film doesn't even work as decent kitsch. --Tom KeoghMore Info about this DVD Director(s): Robert Greenwald DVD Release Date: Released the 20 July 1999 Usually ships in 24 hours
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No one mentions the other inmates of the juvenile asylum, but the young actresses playing Denny and Moco are scarily effective, and Tina Andrews, the young girl playing Josie(who can also be seen as one of Marcia Brady's school-friends in the 'Davy Jones' episode on 'The Brady Bunch' as well as a student in 'Conrack'), gives a tightly-controlled performance; when her mother comes for a visit, Josie cries, mocking her: 'When ya comin' home? I miss you, Josie'." That's good acting. As for Linda Blair: she's always reliable and solid, but here it takes her a little while to warm up. In the admissions office near the beginning, Linda is a bit too somnambulistic("I don't think I need to be here"), but minutes later, when she has discovered her father brought her suitcase from home, Linda gets... More Info about this DVD Director(s): Donald Wrye DVD Release Date: Released the 25 May 2004 Usually ships in 24 hours
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In the short span of 6 months, I have become completely obsessed with The Apple. It's so bad, it's genious! I LOVE almost every song, so much so that I got a copy of the soundtrack off eBay and also downloaded the tracks onto a cd. I have even gotten others into this movie, including one of my co-workers, who is now working on an offical Apple fansite! I cant'explain my obsession with this fascinatingly awful movie. It's THE most entertaining movie I have ever seen! The songs, the acting, the costumes, the finale! Wow! What were they on? I only hope that they screen this movie here in Ottawa again someday. I would love to see it on the big screen! This is truly THE cult movie to end all cult movies!!! More Info about this DVD Director(s): Menahem Golan DVD Release Date: Released the 24 August 2004 Usually ships in 24 hours
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People desperately wanted to see Olivia and John reunite after the success of Grease. The dismal Grease 2 sequel came out with no sign of them, so someone had the idea of re-teaming them for something completely different. TWO OF A KIND is a silly plot about two people who are destined to meet thanks to the good lord above, and through some silly scenarios we are supposed to believe they will. The acting is absolutely shocking (not just from Olivia). Perhaps the only saving grace is the average single "Twist of Fate". This is not a cult classic, make no mistake. It is easily one of those "hall of shame" films. I cannot believe that there are reviewers out there who like this joke of a film. More Info about this DVD Actor(s): John Travolta - Olivia Newton-John Director(s): John Herzfeld DVD Release Date: Released the 01 June 2004 Usually ships in 24 hours
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