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Grease [Blu-ray] PG
Paramount Home Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: June 16, 1978
Home Release Date: May 5, 2009
Director: Randal Kleiser

 
Grease [Blu-ray] by Rob Grabowski for UnRated Magazine [May 13, 2009]
Grease Grease [Blu-ray]

John Travolta solidified his position as the most versatile and magnetic screen presence of the decade in this film version of the smash hit play Grease. Recording star Olivia Newton-John made her American film debut as Sandy, Travolta's naive love interest.

The impressive supporting cast reads like a "who's who" in this quintessential musical about the fabulous '50s. Grease is not just a nostalgic look at a simpler decade--it's an energetic and exciting musical homage to the age of rock 'n' roll!

In my opinion, the greatest musical movie of all time makes its debut on the Blu-ray format and Travolta never looked or sounded so good. We all know the romance between Danny and Sandy and the music that brought it all together. Seeing Grease in the Blu-ray 1080p format really brings back the excitement I had when I first saw it on the big screen back in '78. The Dolby TrueHD 5.1 delivers an audio track that truly breathes a new life into an already wonderful soundtrack.

There are problem spots in the film but, that must be due to the original film also having these problems. There are a few blurry spots and it doesn't take away from the film but it is noticeable like in the "Greased Lightning" scene or in the "Hopelessly Devoted To You" scene. There are noticeable imperfections but, all in all, the upgrade in picture and audio quality is well worth the purchase price.

Bonus Features:

  • Commentary by Director Randal Kleiser and Choreographer Patricia Birch
  • Introduction by Director Randal Kleiser
  • Rydell Sing along - Takes you directly to each of the 11 song numbers featured in the film
  • The time, the place , the motion: Remembering Grease - 22 minute featurette
  • 11 Deleted/extended/alternate scenes with director introduction
  • Grease on DVD launch party - 15 minutes -coverage of the 2002 launch party
  • Grease memories from John & Olivia - 3 minutes - interviews at the 2002 DVD launch party
  • The moves behind the music - 8 minute choreography featurette
  • Thunder Roadsters - 5 minute featurette
  • John Travolta & Allan Carr - Grease day interview - 2 minutes at the film's premiere
  • Olivia Newton-John & Robert Stigwood - Grease day interview - 2 minutes the film's premiere
  • Photo galleries
  • (HD) Theatrical trailer

Dig out your leather jacket and sunglasses sit back and watch this upgraded version of Grease. If you are a fan of this movie, go and pick up the Blu-ray version and add it to your collection.

 
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