Amazon.com: Too often, sequels to popular films simply rehash the original film; call it the carbon-copy syndrome. Grease 2 suffers from no such malady, having almost nothing to do with the original film. Sure, it focuses on teens at Rydell High, the imaginary school from the first film, which starred John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. But other than a few of the teachers, all of the characters are new and so are the songs--and more's the pity. By the time Grease hit the big screen, it already had had almost a decade as a theatrical musical, more than enough time to hone its mock-rock & roll score. But this sequel, which stars among others a then-unknown Michelle Pfeiffer, Maxwell Caulfield, and Lorna Luft (Judy Garland's daughter), has music that's neither fish nor fowl, neither rock nor Broadway. Meanwhile, the plot is a reversal of the first film, in which a cool guy fell for a square girl. In this one, the square is newcomer Caulfield, who catches the eye of tough girl Pfeiffer and her Pink Lady gang. The appearance of such pseudo-stars of the '50s, like Tab Hunter, is supposed to lend a nostalgic kick, but let's just say that Grease 2 slides almost instantly into obscurity. --Marshall Fine
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - great movie
Yeah, Okay. It has been said the second coming is not as great as the first. Disagree. Grease 2 Hit a number 1 in my book. It has the characters we have all dreamed of being at one time or another, especially Michael, he wants the girl that doesn't want him, until finally he goes over the top to win her heart and succeeds. The movie doesn't really start out this way until about halfway through and then you figure it out. The hero reveals himself in a way that kind of makes you say "what, that's it?" But you soon realize there was no better way to do it than to just do it. The performances were ... Read More
Rating: - Really Bad..
This movie is so bad but I love it! I hate to admit that I am the first person singing "Cool Rider". Maxwell Caufield is original eye candy! Guy is so gorgeous that I couldn't figure out Michelle's problem..Any way, some of the musical numbers leave me speechless because they are so bad.. Like the bomb shelter song...OMG, it was awful! But that Max and Michelle-I love you, guys.
Rating: - It's Predecessor is what Kills it, cause Grease 2 does have Heart
Now let's get right to the point: the problem with Grease 2 is the succes of it's predecessor. Grease was a fun film that captured the hearts of many moviegoers back in the 70's and still captures a lot of hearts today.
Grease 2 is without the first one's stars, but introduces the audience to new faces. Now this element is what people didn't like.
Michelle Pfeiffer and Maxwell Caulfield were given the hard task to fill the shoes of Travolta and Newton John. They do this with great charm, are easily liked and form the true beating heart of the film. Pfeiffer does a good job as ... Read More
Rating: - This movie makes suicide look appealing.
Id rather get terminal cancer then have my eyes cross this abortion of a film. I dont know if you can give fewer than 1 star but please know that if I had a time machine i would go back and brutally murder this writer/director. Ive never hated anything more......EVER!
Rating: - I'll Be Your Girl For ALL Seasons!
What can you say about this movie that hasn't already been said? I LOVE this movie. It's definitely a Guilty pleasure of mine. I watch the first one and well...you just want to watch this one after.
It an overall feel good movie, campy fun with laughter and tears. You get a little bit of everything in this movie.
Not much like the first, some of the same characters, but still that same feeling of high school back when! And it has Michelle Pfeiffer in it in one of her earliest roles! She does a tremendous job!
A great movie for so many occaisions! Watch ... Read More
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