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Grease
Riding the strange '50s nostalgia wave that swept through America during the late 1970s (caused by TV shows like Happy Days and films like American Graffiti), Grease became not only the word in 1978, but also a box-office smash and a cultural phenomenon. Twenty years later, this entertaining film adaptation of the Broadway musical received another successful theatrical release, which included visual remastering and a shiny new Dolby soundtrack. In this 2002 DVD release, Grease lovers can also now see it in the correct 2:35 to 1 Panavision aspect ratio, and see retrospective interviews with cast members and director Randal Kleiser. All these stylistic touches are essential to the film's success. Without the vibrant colors, unforgettably campy and catchy tunes (like "Greased Lightning," "Summer Nights," and "You're the One That I Want"), and fabulously choreographed, widescreen musical numbers, the film would have to rely on a silly, cliché-filled plot that we've seen hundreds of times. As it is, the episodic story about the romantic dilemmas experienced by a group of graduating high school seniors remains fresh, fun, and incredibly imaginative.
Riding the strange '50s nostalgia wave that swept through America during the late 1970s (caused by TV shows like Happy Days and films like American Graffiti), Grease became not only the word in 1978, but also a box-office smash and a cultural phenomenon. Twenty years later, this entertaining film adaptation of the Broadway musical received another successful theatrical release, which included visual remastering and a shiny new Dolby soundtrack. In this 2002 DVD release, Grease lovers can also now see it in the correct 2:35 to 1 Panavision aspect ratio, and see retrospective interviews with cast members and director Randal Kleiser. All these stylistic touches are essential to the film's success. Without the vibrant colors, unforgettably campy and catchy tunes (like "Greased Lightning," "Summer Nights," and "You're the One That I Want"), and fabulously choreographed, widescreen musical numbers, the film would have to rely on a silly, cliché-filled plot that we've seen hundreds of times. As it is, the episodic story about the romantic dilemmas experienced by a group of graduating high school seniors remains fresh, fun, and incredibly imaginative.
The young, animated cast also deserves a lot of credit, bringing chemistry and energy to otherwise bland material. John Travolta, straight from his success in Saturday Night Fever, knows his sexual star power and struts, swaggers, sings, and dances appropriately, while Olivia Newton-John's portrayal of virgin innocence is the only decent acting she's ever done. And then there's Stockard Channing, spouting sexual double-entendres as Rizzo, the bitchy, raunchy leader of the Pink Ladies, who steals the film from both of its stars. Ignore the sequel at all costs. --Dave McCoy
Grease 2
Too often, sequels to popular films simply rehash the original film; call it the carbon-copy syndrome. Grease 2 suffers from no such malady, having almost nothing to do with the original film. Sure, it focuses on teens at Rydell High, the imaginary school from the first film, which starred John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. But other than a few of the teachers, all of the characters are new and so are the songs--and more's the pity. By the time Grease hit the big screen, it already had had almost a decade as a theatrical musical, more than enough time to hone its mock-rock & roll score. But this sequel, which stars among others a then-unknown Michelle Pfeiffer, Maxwell Caulfield, and Lorna Luft (Judy Garland's daughter), has music that's neither fish nor fowl, neither rock nor Broadway. Meanwhile, the plot is a reversal of the first film, in which a cool guy fell for a square girl. In this one, the square is newcomer Caulfield, who catches the eye of tough girl Pfeiffer and her Pink Lady gang. The appearance of such pseudo-stars of the '50s, like Tab Hunter, is supposed to lend a nostalgic kick, but let's just say that Grease 2 slides almost instantly into obscurity. --Marshall Fine
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Unforgettable and everlasting is the musical blockbuster that painted a 1950s high school romance on the silver screen with Sandy Olsen, a goody-goody girl from Australia and Danny Zuko, head man of the T-Birds, in Grease (Olivia Newton-John, John Travolta. 1978/110 min). Great score highlights include megahits You're the One That I Want, Greased Lightning and Summer Nights . Then it's back to Rydell High for the sequel, Grease 2 (Michelle Pfeiffer, Maxwell Caulfield. 1982/115 min.), in which Sandy's brainy cousin Michael, from England, transfers to Rydell and falls for the head chick of the Pink Ladies. 2 DVDs. Color/PG.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I already have the United Kingdom DVD's of Grease and Grease 2 but when I saw them as a two-pack I thought I must get them as Grease is a different version than the UK one.
Grease is one of my favourite musical films ever which was released in 1978. I love Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta and the love story storyline and of course the fantastic soundtrack including Summer Nights, You're The One That I Want, Sandy and Greased Lightnin'. It brings back so many fantastic memories of my childhood as I was only [...]at the time.
Grease 2 was released in 1982 and all though it is not up to the standard of the Grease storyline it is a great movie in it's own right and didn't get the recognition it deserved. Maxwell Caulfield, Michelle Pfeiffer and Adrian Zmed star in this very funny love story. It has a great soundtrack with songs such as Reproduction and We'll Be Together.
If you like musical films then Grease and Grease 2 are the ones you should have in your DVD collection. Also the soundtracks to Grease and Grease 2 are a must have for your CD collection to.
Grease is one of my favourite musical films ever which was released in 1978. I love Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta and the love story storyline and of course the fantastic soundtrack including Summer Nights, You're The One That I Want, Sandy and Greased Lightnin'. It brings back so many fantastic memories of my childhood as I was only [...]at the time.
Grease 2 was released in 1982 and all though it is not up to the standard of the Grease storyline it is a great movie in it's own right and didn't get the recognition it deserved. Maxwell Caulfield, Michelle Pfeiffer and Adrian Zmed star in this very funny love story. It has a great soundtrack with songs such as Reproduction and We'll Be Together.
If you like musical films then Grease and Grease 2 are the ones you should have in your DVD collection. Also the soundtracks to Grease and Grease 2 are a must have for your CD collection to.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you are looking for an upbeat video with great music this is the video for you. This is a never get tired no matter how many times you watch it video. Definitely a repeater to watch and ...The more you watch...beware...because you will eventually sing along with these classic movie musicals. Never boring, funny and entertaining. I have been watching this collection for years with my kids, who are grown up now...and we're still watching the collection. It's always like the first time no matter how many times we see it. Highly recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Chris G.
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The first GREASE is always wonderful but I wouldn't pay to see the second one. But it is a Two-Pack and, as far as movie collections go, I think it's good to have both.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Stacey Cook
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had watched both movies as a young child and when I saw this double pack had to purchase it. The music from both easily gets stuck in you head. I doubt either needs a synopsis as they are movie classics to most of us but...:
Rydell High is the home to two groups which are home to the coolest kids in school- The T-Birds and the Pink Ladies. In the first movie a summer romance between the leader of the T-Birds and an Australian blonde causes a shift in the subtle flow of the senior class of Rydell. Is it better to be the all American jock to keep Sandy or to stay a member of the T-Birds? is a question he will have to answer. In the second movie 2 years later Sandy's cousin moves here from England and begins his own senior year at Rydell. Something of a brainiac he doesn't quite fit in but that doesn't stop him for falling for one of the Pink Ladies.
Rydell High is the home to two groups which are home to the coolest kids in school- The T-Birds and the Pink Ladies. In the first movie a summer romance between the leader of the T-Birds and an Australian blonde causes a shift in the subtle flow of the senior class of Rydell. Is it better to be the all American jock to keep Sandy or to stay a member of the T-Birds? is a question he will have to answer. In the second movie 2 years later Sandy's cousin moves here from England and begins his own senior year at Rydell. Something of a brainiac he doesn't quite fit in but that doesn't stop him for falling for one of the Pink Ladies.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Tia
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I AM A FAN OF MUSICALS AND DANCE MOVIES BECAUSE THEY ARE FUN AND MAKES YOU WANT TO GET UP AND DANCE AND SING AND THE MOVIES HAVE A GREAT CAST. IF YOU ARE A MUSICAL DANCE FAN THEN THIS MOVIE IS FOR YOU. THESE MOVIES IS FOR EVERY GENERATION TO COME. HOPE YOU CONSIDER THE MOVIES.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By G. Reyes
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
We Go Together Two-Pack (Grease / Grease 2).......good deal. My daughter has been watching these movies that I introduce her to and she loves Grease 1. I love both Grease / Grease 2. We were singing and dancing love it! I miss movies like this!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Summer
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love both Grease movies and this is a great deal to add both to my collection! They are classics!
By Daryl Hetzel
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you are a 50,s lover than you will enjoy this awesome movie. Both together will provide plenty of laughs
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Grease/ Grease 2
Firet of all having both movies in the same dvd case will save room on the shelf.Grease 1 taking you back to the 50's when rock A roll was still new. Read more
Published 2 months ago by john ward
1.0 out of 5 stars
Very Upset
The reason I chose this rating is the DVDS did not work, returned them got new ones, and the same thing,.. Not working. Very upset.
Published 2 months ago by Tammy Mort
5.0 out of 5 stars
For the Grease Lover
My older sister-in-law wanted Grease and we thought that the set would be the best way to satisfy her craving for high school musicals.
Published 5 months ago by S. Maldonado
5.0 out of 5 stars
Grease 1 & 2
Both of these movies are simply fantastic, they are complete classics that will never get old! I definitly recommend all movie & music lovers purchase this!
Published 5 months ago by Natashastinnett
5.0 out of 5 stars
SATISFIED!
I ordered this 4 my adult daughter 4 her Christmas/Birthday present and she was more than happy that she got what she wanted 4 her 26th birthday!
Published 5 months ago by Katerina Person
5.0 out of 5 stars
Christmas Gift
I LOVE that these are sold together. This was a great present for my fiance's sister. She was so excited!
Published 5 months ago by Ashley M Hickle
4.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE IT!
The product I ordered came on time and in great condition. THANK YOU!!!
I have had some trouble with other orders so this was a nice change.
I have had some trouble with other orders so this was a nice change.
Published 12 months ago by Annette W. Epps
5.0 out of 5 stars
We Go Together 2-Pack Grease/Grease 2
I loved the movie Grease as a little girl! My sister, me and my friends used to re-enact the whole movie. Now I am delighted to see my 4 yr. old daughter loves it just as much! Read more
Published on December 5, 2009 by See Double You
