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Grease

Grease is the word.

1978 · 1h 50m · PG Comedy, Romance
Directed by Randal Kleiser

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Overview

Australian good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. But when they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance despite their eccentric friends?

Director and cast

Critics on Rotten Tomatoes

Top critics, in their words

All reviews
65%
Tomatometer
Rotten

The screenplay is a prepubescent shambles, the direction is by acne out of disposable douches, the dubbing and looping of the songs is painfully obvious, the characterizations are generally repulsive and the whole thing is utterly without style.

John L. Wasserman, San Francisco Chronicle
Fresh

Travolta is a riot. Alternately swaggering to prove his "coolness" and re-affirming his ability on the dance floor, the actor gives the kind of performance that's perfect for the role.

James Berardinelli, ReelViews
Fresh

Grease holds up for new generations because it captures the enthusiasm of youth and the vibrancy of California's sunshine-and-cars culture.

Michael Booth, Denver Post
Fresh

Grease has got it, from the outstanding animated titles of John Wilson all the way through the rousing finale as John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John ride off into teenage happiness.

Variety Staff, Variety
Rotten

Limp, cheaply made.

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

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