Xanadu

Xanadu (1980)

  • 39% of critics liked it
    (23 reviews)

  • 58% of users liked it
    (18,895 ratings)

In this film, the mysterious Kira (Olivia Newton-John) appears to assist and inspire a young artist, Sonny Malone (Michael Beck). When she helps him meet up with the rich Danny McGuire (Gene Kelly), the two join up together to create an artistic and business success, an unique club called "Xanadu."… More

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PG, 1 hr. 36 min.
Directed By
Robert Greenwald
Genres
Musical & Performing Arts, Science Fiction & Fantasy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1980 Wide
On DVD
Jul 20, 1999
MCA Universal Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • Austin Kennedy, Sin Magazine

    Yup. This movie is stupid.

  • Brian Orndorf, BrianOrndorf.com

    Look at Xanadu with an eye toward storytelling superiority and your head will explode. To appreciate the madness within, one must take in the blinding neon sights with an open heart and at least one nostril-coating line of cocaine.

  • Eric Henderson, Slant Magazine

    Xanadu isn't stupid. It's just a little slow.

  • Eric Henderson, Slant Magazine

    While the movie is every bit as garish and overly shellacked as the other bomb musicals of its era, at least this one looks like irresponsible amounts of money were thrown around.

  • Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com

    Semi-Gloss Newton-John, Gene Kelly fantasy musical is dated, but kind of fun.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • AJ V


    This movie is generally regarded as one of the worst movies ever, but it does have some good music, so I gave it one star.

  • Ken S


    Xana-Don't! (unless you love bad movies) When the daughter of Zues meets the leader of the Warriors, she inspires him to team up with Gene Kelly and open a roller disco. Then they fall in love. All with phoned in music by ELO and glittery 70's style animation. What's… More

  • Randy T


    I caught this one on opening night, mainly because Olivia Newton-John was HOT and Michael Beck was COOL (see <i>The Warriors</i>). Boy was I disappointed. Little did I know that "Xanadu" is muse-talk for "lame ass movie". :(

  • Jason S


    Singing on roller skates.

  • Mark H


    Big budget musical fantasy based on the 1947 movie <I>Down to Earth</I> updated to Los Angeles, circa 1980. Graphic artist Sonny Malone finds his muse in the form of a stunning Olivia Newton-John sent down from Mount Halcyon [sic] to inspire him to open a roller disco… More

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