GamerTab That was an excellent one.

SnoReptilePlenty Memorable, crazy movie

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Invaderbank The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

soundtechpro So many people trash this film. But this is a very worthy sequel. It's 6 years after the events of Saturday Night Fever. The disco era is over and Tony Manero has been forced as we all are to grow up. He has moved to Manhattan (as he said at the end of Saturday Night Fever) found direction for his life. In Saturday Night Fever he was a young man ruled by hormones, without direction (primarily because he could not see beyond the poverty and saw no future), hopeless, and treated women horrible. In Staying Alive he's a much more mature person who has grown up he's found that he can give dance lessons for a living and he has learn to dance with his dream of being on Broadway. Tony still struggles with commitment and how he treats women. He still has the smart mouth attitude and students still Tony. But by the end of the movie it's obvious he's found out what true commitment means and how it made him a better person. I love the romance and change we see in Tony throughout the movie. Plus I think it's refreshing that we get to see that Tony Manero has a future and it leaves us with knowing that he made something up himself and his dancing. It's truly a very positive film. While its not a blockbuster and never will be anything like Saturday Night Live or Urban Cowboy, its a good movie as a follow up to Saturday Night Live because really where else could you go with that movie except to see him as a grown up 6 years later. By the end of Staying Alive Tony has realized his dream of dancing in a Broadway show, learn what true love and commitment means, makes amends with his guilt over how he treated his family and his mother in the past, and he's found his place in the world. And you get to see what what a fantastic dancer that Tony Manero (aka John Travolta) really is. It was a great choice to use Bee Gees music to tie the movie to Saturday Night Fever. If you watch this movie remembering that it is 6 years later and is about where Tony and the world is now and you live dancing and a great back story including an adult romance you will enjoy this movie but just don't think it's going to be like Saturday Night Fever. I love that they included his mother in this movie it was a small but very important scene. Also her reaction when she sees him dance on Broadway and says, "Where did he learn to do this stuff?".

rionrustle-1 Just because it is the sequel to a completely different type of movie doesn't make this movie any less exceptional of a film. Put the word "great" in front of any these words and you will know what I think of this movie: script, dialogue, dancing, acting, cinematography, lighting, drama, fun, romance, comedy, directing, the ending, EVERYTHING! If you love dance and stage shows then you'll love this movie! Just go into it without thinking it's going to be anything like Saturday Night Fever because it's not. It just so happens that the lead character is still named Tony Manero. I saw this movie before I saw Saturday Night Fever so I had no expectations for it and I think it is fantastic!

Diane Ruth Under the direction of gifted film maker Sylvester Stallone, John Travolta gives what is arguably one of his finest performances, one that is indeed more polished than that given in the original Saturday Night Fever. In this underrated sequel, Travolta's character has more depth and humanity and stunning realism. The look of the film is truly splendid and Stallone captures an environment of incredible sexual tension as well as artistic mystery. The Manhattan locations are glamorous yet stark, threatening and inviting, and photographed stylishly. Staying Alive is much more than a sequel and is a magnificent stand alone story of a young man challenging himself to succeed and to make his dreams come true through dance.

Rainey Dawn I recall seeing this movie as a teen and very much enjoyed it then - and after recently re-watching the film I realized just how much I missed watching this movie! Staying Alive is an extremely underrated film and a very good follow up to Saturday Night Fever. The first film left us wondering whatever happened to Tony Manero, did he fail at his dreams and end up at a 9 to 5 that he despised or was Tony able to make his dreams come true? This second film, Staying Alive, tells that story.Oddly enough, it is the music of the first film that most of us enjoyed - even if we do not listen to Disco at all! Seems most people did not like the music of this second film yet it has *some* good music in it too - including The Bee Gees! The best music in Staying Alive is reserved for the end of the film and rightfully so - once you see this movie you will know why. What's worse, the film is not about the music which is what most people seem to think for some strange reason. This film is about Tony Manero: his relationships, and (the main focus) his career in dancing! Yes this is a good movie despite what others may say! 10/10