I finally got around to watching Saturday Night Fever and I liked it. The film has one of the most iconic opening sequences to a film I have ever seen. John Travolta is the epitome of charm and style in this film. He captures and owns every scene he is in with his charisma and unique looks.
The plot is another story. It is not all bad as one can see a degree of realism. Poor or simple neighborhoods are shown and the main cast do not shy away from foul language. They almost come across as a small gang and Tony is their leader. The characters have depth and are not superficial. There is some story, strong emotions and issues they need to deal with. Ultimately Tony is a young man trying to find himself and find something more. This is why he is taken by the stuck up Stephanie. I feel if the story was rewritten with more depth and a stronger story then this could have become one of greatest films of all time. The other elements already existed: incredible music from the Bee Gees, strong talent from Travolta and a favorable setting.
One can see why this film became famous. The music is a hit on its own. The Bee Gee's released some of their timeless and wonderful music as the soundtrack to this film. This ushered in the era of disco and dancing. Saturday Night Fever was a cultural phenomenon and a big hit for its time.
The plot is another story. It is not all bad as one can see a degree of realism. Poor or simple neighborhoods are shown and the main cast do not shy away from foul language. They almost come across as a small gang and Tony is their leader. The characters have depth and are not superficial. There is some story, strong emotions and issues they need to deal with. Ultimately Tony is a young man trying to find himself and find something more. This is why he is taken by the stuck up Stephanie. I feel if the story was rewritten with more depth and a stronger story then this could have become one of greatest films of all time. The other elements already existed: incredible music from the Bee Gees, strong talent from Travolta and a favorable setting.
One can see why this film became famous. The music is a hit on its own. The Bee Gee's released some of their timeless and wonderful music as the soundtrack to this film. This ushered in the era of disco and dancing. Saturday Night Fever was a cultural phenomenon and a big hit for its time.