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77 out of 100

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8.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Starring: John Travolta
  • Summary: John Travolta stars as a local disco kingpin at the peak of his popularity. Once a week, after six full days of work in a Brooklyn paint store, Tony (Travolta) douses himself with Brut cologne, dons a floral bodyshirt, gabardine pants and platform shoes - and ritualistically prepares himself for "Saturday Night Fever." Through the influence of Stephanie - his more sophisticated dance partner - and Tony's brother - a disillusioned priest - Tony begins to question the way his views life and the narrowness of his perspective. (Paramount Pictures)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    88
    It's also interesting to see how little screen time the final disco competition really has, considering how large it looms in our memories.
  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Gene Siskel
    88
    One minute into Saturday Night Fever you know this picture is onto something, that it knows what it's talking about. [15 Oct 1999, Siskel Years, p.6]
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not Credited)
    30
    The clumsy story lurches forward through predictable travail and treacle, separated by phonograph records (or vice versa).

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. EvanW.
    10
    I always enjoy watching Saturday Night Fever. It's not my favourite film though, even if all my friends make out that it's more than a favourite to them than I can imagine. The film isn't at an obvious level worthy of being filmed, or for that matter capable of being seen as an art work. I may be one of a few individuals who think this movie is still good enough to watch during 2004, even though it probably seems to everybody concerned as if we are worth much more this time round.… Expand
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  2. Paxster
    9
    John Travolta is brilliant in this classic dancing movie. Although I prefer grease this movie also has a place in my memory for its slick acting and even slicker dance moves. Travolta is so smooth, the model of a man, he glides between full on masculinity and hip swerving disco genius. This movie cannot be taken simply as a dance movie though, it stretches much further than that. A superb storyline which has brilliant direction. It does the job if you want your Saturday Nights in anyway.… Expand
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  3. ryancarroll88
    7
    The movie may spend a bit too much time trying to stuff itself with substance, but it's the gilded outer fluff that really makes "Saturday Night Fever" worth watching. The opening and closing sequences are scenes that are certainly going to stick in your mind for a while after the credits roll.… Expand
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