This 96 minute feature film DVD is rated PG & stars Olivia Newton John.
Zeus, worried about the fate of a young painter, chooses one of the nine muses who preside over the arts to inspire the artist to greatness. So the lovely goddess Kira descends to earth and encourages her ward to open a disco roller skating rink. First, she locates a clarinet player whom she inspired in the 1940s, and convinces him to return to music by funding the rink. Then the three transform an abandoned building into a neon-lit, rock and roll heaven. But now that the painter's dream has come true, the time has come for Kira to return to Mount Olympus. The only problem is, the two have fallen in love, and do not want to part. But that's what will have to happen unless they can convince the gods that love is the ultimate dream.
A young album-painter learns a lesson about daring to dream when he is kissed by a magical muse. Throwing caution to the wind, he partners up with a wealthy former jazz musician to start-up a roller disco nightclub, but finds that one of his dreams might be too lofty--even for the powers that be. A modern musical featuring the musical talents of Olivia Newton-John, Electric Light Orchestra, the Tubes, and Cliff Richard, with a touch of cartoon from animator Don Bluth.
Remake of the 1947 film "Down to Earth," starring Rita Hayworth, about a muse who inspires a playwright to write a musical. "Down to Earth" is itself a sequel to "Here Comes Mr. Jordan."
Last dramatic role for dancer/actor/choreographer/director Gene Kelly. He died on February 2, 1996 in California, after suffering a series of strokes, at the age of 83. He was born, Eugene Curran Kelly, August 23, 1912 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Tracks include:
"I'm Alive," "All Over the World," "The Fall," "Don't Walk Away" & "Xanadu" (performed with Olivia Newton-John) composed by Jeff Lynne and performed by Electric Light Orchestra
"Magic," "Whenever You're Away from Me" (performed with Gene Kelly), "Suddenly" (performed with Cliff Richard), "Dancin'" (performed by The Tubes), & "Suspended in Time," composed by John Farrar and performed by Olivia Newton-John.
Additional cast: Katie Hanley (Sandra); Lynn Latham, Melinda Phelps, Cherise Bate, Juliette Marshall, Marilyn Tokuda, Yvette Van Voorhees, Teri Beckerman (Muses 2-8); Marty Davis (Male Guard); Cindy Leake (40's Singer #2); John "Fee" Waybill (80's Rock Singer); and Maria V. Langston (Dizzy Heights).
Additional credits: Jerry Trent (choreographer); Don Bluth Productions (animation sequences); Dorse Lanpher (special effects); Lisa Maron (assistant director); Milton C. Burrow (supervising sound editor); Fred Prior (music editor); Harry Blake & Craig Smith (makeup); and Candy Conery (hairstylist).
Color by Technicolor.
Copyright 1979 Universal Pictures.
Xanadu Reviews:
"[T]he ELO-fueled songs are as awesome as ever." -- Grade: B-- Jason Clark, Entertainment Weekly
Classic Xanadu, A great musical classic! Right up there with Grease. It has Mystery, Fantasy and Love. Not to mention hot chicks on skates with loose fitting skirts. LOL. I give it a 5 star rating. A must have for all those musical lovers out there. Submitted by dragonsbreath (Norfolk, Va, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 2 found this helpful.
Great for the whole family The Movie is a bit "campy" but the visual effects and the music is among the best I have heard.
My kids, and grand kids are always amazed at the movie.
The biggest complaint I have is I can't get the music out of my head for days afterwards. Submitted by rondalesmith (Winchester, Va) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Great IT was a very good movie! Submitted by spooky17 (Waltham, Ma usa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
An Inspiring Musical I was 12 yeard old when I first saw this movie. It inspired me in such a way that I am now a succesful performer and choreographer. I will be opening my own performing arts center for the children in my community, the true artists of tomorrow. Olivia Newton John's clear and angelic voice can send chills up your spine and Gene Kelly's dance moves keeps you so entertained. The story line lets you know never to give up on your dreams, because they really do come true, I know because I am living it !!!! Submitted by hotjam (South Beach, Florida) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Don't give up on Dreams Seeing this movie as a a teenager,inspired me to go for my dreams. Now in 2004 nearly 20 years later,Being a successful Choreographer, Performer and Show producer I was able to see this amazing movie again and realized that dreams really do come true. Olivia has the voice of an Angel and I will forever be a fan!!! Submitted by hotjam (Miami, FL USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Classic
Great for the whole family
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