Olivia Newton-John,
Gene Kelly,
Michael Beck,
James J. Sloyan,
Dimitra Arliss
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In this film, the mysterious Kira (Olivia Newton-John) appears to assist and inspire a young artist, Sonny Malone (Michael Beck). When she helps him meet up with the rich Danny McGuire (Gene Kelly), t... read more
Directed by: Robert Greenwald
Release Date: January 1, 1980
DVD Release Date: July 20, 1999
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January 8, 2011This movie is generally regarded as one of the worst movies ever, but it does have some good music, so I gave it one star.
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October 11, 2010Xana-Don't! (unless you love bad movies)
When the daughter of Zues meets the leader of the Warriors, she inspires him to team up with Gene Kelly and open a roller disco. Then they fall in love. All with phoned in music by ELO and glittery 70's style animation.
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June 21, 2009I caught this one on opening night, mainly because Olivia Newton-John was HOT and Michael Beck was COOL (see The Warriors). Boy was I disappointed. Little did I know that "Xanadu" is muse-talk for "lame ass movie". :(
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February 8, 2009Big budget musical fantasy based on the 1947 movie Down to Earth updated to Los Angeles, circa 1980. Graphic artist Sonny Malone finds his muse in the form of a stunning Olivia Newton-John sent down from Mount Halcyon [sic] to inspire him to open a roller disco club. The... read more
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June 8, 2007This movie is in its own slice of happy disco-rollerskating turn-of-the-decade greatness, which probably only lasted six months. The filmmakers might have been trying to start a new trend, but it didn't catch on. Great soundtrack album by Olivia Newton John and E.L.O. It's all ve... read more
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April 3, 2007despite a fun spot here and there, including the song magic, this is quite a mess
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December 6, 2008Boring. Needles to say, it's a good musical, but 70's music and low-graphics aren't good enough for me.
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Critic Reviews
May 12, 2012
Austin Kennedy, Sin Magazine
June 29, 2008
Brian Orndorf, BrianOrndorf.com
Look at Xanadu with an eye toward storytelling superiority and your head will explode. To appreciate the madness within, one must take in the blinding neon sights with an open heart and at least one n... Full Review
June 25, 2008
Eric Henderson, Slant Magazine
While the movie is every bit as garish and overly shellacked as the other bomb musicals of its era, at least this one looks like irresponsible amounts of money were thrown around. Full Review
February 17, 2008
Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com
Semi-Gloss Newton-John, Gene Kelly fantasy musical is dated, but kind of fun.
July 20, 2007
Nathaniel Rogers, Film Experience
Kooky abandon and unembarassed chutzpah make it a movie nobody dared to love Full Review
March 11, 2004
Gerry Shamray, Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Great tunes fill this flavorful bubble gum movie.
October 18, 2002
Karina Montgomery, Cinerina
campy joyful fun, with a wee bit too much cheese
January 1, 2000
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
There's never been a movie quite like this, and there never will be again. And that may not be a bad thing. Full Review
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