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   • 30% 30% Rotten Tomatoes

   Critics consensus Not even spandex and over-the-top musical numbers can save Xanadu from questionable acting, unimpressive effects, and a story unencumbered by logic. More reviews on Rotten Tomatoes

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   Is Xanadu a good movie?

   • While certainly not perfect, Xanadu does have a charm of sorts with its saving graces being the wonderful music; Kenny Ortega's striking choreography; the then-innovative special effects; and a delightfully spry performance by Gene Kelly in what would be his last picture.

   ‘Xanadu’: Remembering The Cult Movie Musical’s Amazing ... - Forbes

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   Where can I buy Xanadu?

   • Rent Xanadu on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV, or buy it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV. Not even spandex and over-the-top musical numbers can save Xanadu from questionable acting, unimpressive effects, and a story unencumbered by logic.

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   Is Xanadu a cheat?

   • In 1975, he won the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished criticism. "Xanadu" is a mushy and limp musical fantasy, so insubstantial it keeps evaporating before our eyes. It's one of those rare movies in which every scene seems to be the final scene; it's all ends and no beginnings, right up to its actual end, which is a cheat.

   Xanadu movie review & film summary (1980) | Roger Ebert

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   Why is Xanadu so popular?

   • But Xanadu the album stands out for a number of reasons: 1) it featured all-original music with no previously released filler; 2) the album represented Newton-John and ELO at the peak of their popularity; and 3) its encompassed a wide range of musical styles, including rock, pop, New Wave, and even big band.

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2. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › xanadu-1980Xanadu movie review & film summary (1980) | Roger Ebert

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   Powered by JustWatch. "Xanadu" is a mushy and limp musical fantasy, so insubstantial it keeps evaporating before our eyes. It's one of those rare movies in which every scene seems to be the final scene; it's all ends and no beginnings, right up to its actual end, which is a cheat.

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   30% Tomatometer 43 Reviews 58% Audience Score 10,000+ Ratings Struggling artist Sonny Malone (Michael Beck) is trapped in a dull job painting album covers. He is instantly attracted to Kira ...

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   • Director: Robert Greenwald

   • Content Rating: PG
   • Actors: Olivia Newton-John

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5. www.bbc.com › culture › articleXanadu: Rethinking a misunderstood masterpiece - BBC

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   Dec 23, 2020 · Kane's Xanadu is a costly nightmare with plenty of ambition and high-concept thinking, but an empty void where the soul and character should be – just like the infamous 1980 roller-disco musical...

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6. www.nytimes.com › 2007/07/11 › theaterXanadu - Theater - Review - The New York Times

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   Jul 11, 2007 · NYT Critic’s Pick. By Charles Isherwood. July 11, 2007. Can a musical be simultaneously indefensible and irresistible? Why, yes it can. Witness “Xanadu,” the outlandishly enjoyable stage spoof of...

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   On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 30% of 43 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.8/10. The website's consensus reads: "Not even spandex and over-the-top musical numbers can save Xanadu from questionable acting, unimpressive effects, and a story unencumbered by logic."

   • Release date: August 8, 1980

   • Produced by: Lawrence Gordon

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   Aug 12, 2020 · While certainly not perfect, Xanadu does have a charm of sorts with its saving graces being the wonderful music; Kenny Ortega's striking choreography; the then-innovative special effects; and a...

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   Directed By: Robert Greenwald. Written By: Richard Christian Danus, Marc Reid Rubel. Xanadu. Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews. 31. User Score Generally Favorable Based on 18 User Ratings. 6.2. My Score. Hover and click to give a rating. Add My Review. Where to Watch. Amazon ($3.39) All Watch Options. View All.