Lots of style and lots of attitude make this film work. It also helps that it has a killer soundtrack to boot. John Travolta’s character dreams of escaping his dead-end life in Brooklyn. On the weekends, he finds his momentary escape by becoming the king of the dance floor in the still-underground disco scene.
Despite his popularity on the floor, his dissatisfaction with life continues to grow and he banks it all on winning over a girl and winning a dance contest. The film includes a heavy-handed dose of reality in a dysfunctional world, capturing the hope and angst evident during the time period. Some may think it’s campy now, but the movie isn’t as dated as it would seem, as the common theme of longing for something more continues to this day.
Lots of style and lots of attitude make this film work. It also helps that it has a killer soundtrack to boot. John Travolta’s character dreams of escaping his dead-end life in Brooklyn. On the weekends, he finds his momentary escape by becoming the king of the dance floor in the still-underground disco scene.
