Evengyny Thanks for the memories!

Wordiezett So much average

Moustroll Good movie but grossly overrated

Lumsdal Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

rickyb4-632-31950 As a movie, OK< it's a bit of a dud. As one big music video, it's perfection.

bernardoarquivo Just read a couple dozen reviews here and analyzing the haters' complaints about the movie, I can only say they're missing the point completely.OK, bad direction, bad dialogues and a stiff leading man. But that's it, and that's not nearly enough to tarnish the brilliance and the sweetness that is Xanadu. Those are pretty much the same flaws of Paramount early musicals or movies like "George White's Scandals" from the thirties. Are we dumb enough to dwell on that? No. What we will always remember are Alice Faye's beauty, Robert Taylor's charm, Eleanor Powell's talent, the songs by Joseph Meyer, Jack Yellen, Herb Magidson, and so fourth.Musicals are not supposed to be profound, intellectual directorial masterpieces. They are supposed to be delightful, pleasing and heartfelt experiences. Full of hope of romance. Yes, it is cheesy at times, but so is romance. And so are 99% of the best musicals. And Xanadu is exactly that.The songs are wonderful; melodies and lyrics that have already stood the test of time and will be with us forever; Olivia Newton John is gorgeous, adorable and talented. And above all, the mere presence of beloved musical legend, Gene Kelly. What a stroke of genius it was to rescue him from retirement and introduce him to a whole new generation (myself included, considering I watched it when it came out). And no less - few people seem to be aware of this - reprising his role as Danny McGuire, from the 1944 classic "Cover Girl", with Rita Hayworth.To see Gene, at almost seventy, dancing with Olivia, singing, rollerskating and bringing his elegance, his unique smile, his eternal debonair charm and grace to the screen is pure magic.Xanadu is a delight. Don't overthink it. Just ENJOY IT!

gatewood-486-398885 I never saw this movie at the theater but purchased it years later. My youngest daughter watched it once and it immediately became the favorite of her and all of her friends. If you like dreams and seeing dreams come true along with a great soundtrack by Electric Light Orchestra, you will love this movie. It has a clean plot and is great for kids to watch, particularly girls. My daughter is in her late 30's and can still sing every song and knows about every word of the script. Olivia Newton John does a great job playing the muse that helps a man who has lost his dream, find it. She is augmented by Gene Kelly, who dances flawlessly. This is a timeless movie that will never grow old. In my opinion it was very underrated.

evanston_dad OK, can I say it? "Xanadu" isn't THAT bad.It's certainly not good, and that's not an opinion as much as it is an objective fact. But there's a lot to like, and its absolute commitment to nuttiness is infectious. Your only two options are to give in or turn the thing off. I decided to stick with it and I'm glad I did.Olivia Newton-John is perhaps the worst roller skating goddess ever captured on screen (though to be fair she may be the only roller skating goddess to ever appear on screen), but she's in lovely voice for all of "Xanadu"'s catchy disco tunes. Gene Kelly is a pro -- even in a bad movie he's able to showcase his talents, and a dance duet between him and Newton-John is a highlight. There's a running theme of old vs. young, and another highlight for me was a musical number in which members of a big-band era club have a dance off with those of a modern rock 'n roll club as the creators of Xanadu, the club that gives the film its name, imagine what their creation could be. I understand why this film has a terrible reputation and it's not like I really disagree with the general consensus regarding its quality, but even bad movies can have good qualities, and "Xanadu" is rather fun if watched in the right mood. (Alcohol probably helps too).Grade: B-