Olivia Newton-John's Xanadu is still very much worth a watch (or re-watch), and there’s no better time to give it a chance than right now.
In the wake of the passing of icon Olivia Newton-John, now is a perfect time to celebrate her life and career. When most people think about ONJ, they probably first think of her famously fantastic performance as Sandy in Grease. When it comes to Grease, though, most of us have seen it and know that it’s worth a watch. What most of us likely don’t think about as readily is her 1980 musical fantasy outing, Xanadu. Xanadu certainly hasn’t had the staying power or become the classic that Grease has.
Xanadu is certainly so strange and off-the-wall that it works, but that is far from the only reason that it’s time for a Xanadu renaissance. Xanadu throws viewers directly into what is sure to be a fever dream of disco and neon and right off the bat, they are about as primed as they could be for what's to come. Yet, as the film progresses, it remains grounded in ways that make it fit in with other movie musicals.
From tap dancing to roller skating, Newton-John is very much this film’s muse. At the same time, her character acts as Sonny's muse. Both of these roles were so demandingly versatile, that it's clear this role couldn't be filled by just anyone. Yet, as wacky and unusual as the visuals, plot, and other goings-on of the movie get, they all seem to be happening around Newton-John as she shines and demonstrates everything that makes her so uniquely good.
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