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Xanadu (1980) 4.6
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Metascore: 35/100
Reviews: 267 user | 40 critic | 9 from Metacritic.com The story of a girl who makes dreams come true. Director:Robert Greenwald |
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Cast
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Richie
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Muse 1
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Plot Summary
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Storyline
The Greek muses incarnate themselves on Earth to inspire men to achieve. One of them, incarnated as a girl named Kira, encounters an artist named Sonny Malone. With the help of Danny McGuire, a man Kira had inspired forty years earlier, Sonny builds a huge disco roller rink. Written by Randy Goldberg <goldberg@nymc.edu>
Plot Keywords:
disco | artist | muse | interdimensional travel | santa monica california |Taglines:
A Fantasy, A Musical, A Place Where Dreams Come True. See more »Parents Guide:
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Details
Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
8 August 1980 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Xanadú See more »Box Office
Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$10,200,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Technical Specs
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Danny McGuire: Oh, only about 20 or 30 times a day.
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Performed by Olivia Newton-John and Cliff Richard
Words and Music by John Farrar
Arranged by Steve Vining (uncredited)
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The film was meant to launch Olivia Newton-John's career as a solo star. Due to its complete failure at the American box office, it became the one and only time she received top billing without a co-star in a theatrical release. See more »Quotes
Sonny: You ever think about going back into music?Danny McGuire: Oh, only about 20 or 30 times a day.
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Crazy Credits
"THE END" comes up on the screen, in big old fashioned letters, before the end credits. See more »Soundtracks
"Suddenly"Performed by Olivia Newton-John and Cliff Richard
Words and Music by John Farrar
Arranged by Steve Vining (uncredited)
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Although some might call this "Xanadon't" it has redeeming qualities. The music is the most redeeming. I've always liked ELO and their music carries this film.
Several movies of this type were made about the same time: "Roller Boogie", "Skatetown U.S.A.", etc. If you liked any of these you'll most likely like Xanadu.
This is one of those films you just have to watch and decide for yourself. As you can see just by what's been written here, opinions vary tremendously. And all are valid.
I gave this movie a 6 of 10 because I liked the music and sets.
Just try it. You may like it.