Yes, it's silly and the plot BARELY supports the musical numbers, but as a piece of 80's musical frivolity, it stands alone. The funny part is how oldster Gene Kelly still manages to hold his own against much younger talents in what turned out to be his last singing and dancing role. God bless him - he looks like he was having fun. Olivia Newton-John was being groomed as a solo star in this - well THAT failed, but she's still wholesomely charming. Michael Beck in the romantic lead is NOT that good (I think he didn't even sang for himself), but he's a typical 80's hunk, so there you go. At least the culturally literate will enjoy the Muse references. The whole thing is a giant neon/short shorts/leg warmer throw-up, but it's darn cheerful. How serious we all were about roller skating... And the soundtrack is great - "Suddenly" and "Magic" are two of my real guilty pleasures! Give it a shot - it's fun to watch, even just to make fun of the wretchedly excessive costumes.
